Cargo tracking system will save Nigeria N900bn in revenue leakages — Centre

By Martha Agas The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) says implementing the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) will save Nigeria an estimated N900 billion annually in revenue leakages. The centre made the disclosure in a document on its policy commentary on `The Urgent Imperative of Implementing the ICTN inContinue Reading

Aligning monetary, fiscal policies crucial for robust financial system – Expert

By Kadiri Abdulrahman A renowned economist, Prof. Ken Ife, has called for the alignment of monetary and fiscal policies towards achieving a robust financial system in Nigeria. Ife, the Chief Economic Strategist, ECOWAS Commission, made the call on Thursday at the 37th Finance Correspondents and Business Editors Seminar in Lagos.Continue Reading

Innovation in data key to justice, prosperity — Adviser

Okeoghene Akubuike Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Usman, says innovation in data and statistics has become central to building a just, peaceful, inclusive and prosperous Africa. Usman stated this in Abuja during the commemoration of the 2025 African Statistics Day, themed “Leveraging Innovations in DataContinue Reading

Modern customs key to AfCFTA success- WCO

By Martha Agas The World Customs Organisation (WCO) has warned that African customs administrations face mounting challenges amid political pressures, rising consumer expectations, and increasingly complex global supply chains, calling for urgent modernisation and strategic trade management. Speaking at the Customs–Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) conference on Tuesday,Continue Reading

Modern customs key to AfCFTA success – WCO

By Martha Agas The World Customs Organisation (WCO) has warned that African customs administrations face mounting challenges amid political pressures, rising consumer expectations, and increasingly complex global supply chains, calling for urgent modernisation and strategic trade management. Speaking at the Customs–Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) conference themed “BreakingContinue Reading

WIMIN gemstone conference targets sustainable growth, opportunities -Alake

By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says the Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition (GGCE) is a veritable platform to expand opportunities, deepen regional integration and chart a future for Nigeria’s mineral wealth. Alake, underscored the importance of the GGCE at a news conferenceContinue Reading

CBN’s monetary policy department contributing to landmark achievements – Cardoso

By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, says the Monetary Policy Department (MPD) of the apex bank has made valuable contributions to its landmark achievements over the years. Cardoso said this on Tuesday in Abuja at MPD 20th Anniversary Colloqium with theContinue Reading

UK, Nigeria deepen trade ties to boost women exporters’ growth

By Vivian Emoni Nigeria and the United Kingdom have expressed commitment in deepening trade ties to boost women-led exports and strengthening bilateral trade for global competitiveness. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, made this known at the She Trades UK-Nigerian Trade Mission to Abuja on Tuesday. TheContinue Reading

FG pledges data innovation for justice, devt.

Okeoghene Akubuike The Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, says the Federal Government is committed to leveraging innovations in data and statistics to promote justice, peace, inclusiveness, and sustainable development. Adeniran made the remarks at the 2025 African Statistics Day celebration in Abuja on Tuesday, themed “Leveraging Innovations in DataContinue Reading