Imports By Martha Agas The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved a 300 dollar duty-free limit for imports, a new policy that takes effect on Sept. 8. The Spokesperson of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said that the decision wasContinue Reading
Ban By Salisu Sani-dris President Bola Tinubu has approved a 6-month temporary ban on the export of raw sheanuts to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry. Vice-President Kashim Shettima announced the president’s directive during a multi-stakeholder meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
IPMAN By Stanley Nwanosike The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says it will safeguard fuel pump integrity at filling stations by tackling cheating and related malpractices. Chairman of IPMAN Enugu Unit, Chief Chinedu Anyaso, disclosed this on Sunday in Enugu shortly after the association’s 2025 Annual General MeetingContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Heirs Insurance Group (HIG) says its revenue increased from N20.5 billion in 2023 to N31.4 billion in 2024. The group, in its audited financial results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, said the figure representedContinue Reading
By Zubairu Idris Prof. Nasir Hassan-Wagini of Biology Department, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, who produces and sells vegetables, has advised students and youths to key into small businesses rather than wait for white-collar jobs. Hassan-Wagini gave the advice on Monday in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Enhancement Center of Excellence (SPESSECE) has advocated for the adoption of e-procurement processes by government at all levels to curb corrupt practices. The SPESSECE coordinator for the FCT, Katsina, Jigawa and Sokoto States, Dr Lawal Salisu, stated this in an interviewContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government has urged Nigerians to embrace locally made products to boost Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and strengthen the national economy. Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folasade Ambrose, made the appeal on Monday during the 16th National CouncilContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining stable petrol prices, even as global crude oil prices continue to fluctuate. This contained in a statement issued on Monday in Lagos by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the company, Mr Anthony Chiejina.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mr Samson Ezugworie, Chief Operating Officer of Seplat Energy, says the company is prioritising the revival of existing wells in its SEPNU asset. Speaking at Seplat Energy’s 12th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, Ezugworie noted plans to invest in further drillingContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Coronation Capital Ltd. on Saturday advised African entities to prioritise funding African projects for sustainable growth. Its Managing Partner, Kayode Akindele, made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos. Akindele said that this wasContinue Reading
