On Tuesday, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced a temporary suspension of the implementation of the four percent levy on the Free On-Board (FOB) value of imports. Abdullahi Maiwada, the spokesman for the service, communicated this development in a statement issued from Abuja. The suspension aims to facilitate comprehensive stakeholder engagement and consultations regarding the…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled its new Industrial Policy (2025-2030) to foster a sustainable industrial environment. Commissioner for Commerce, Folashade Ambrose presented the policy during the Lagos State Industrial Policy Consultative Assembly at Alausa Ikeja. Ambrose emphasized the need to realign industrial strategies with modern economic trends, sustainability, and global competitiveness. The policy aims…
The official manufacturer and marketer of the Peugeot brand of vehicles in Nigeria, Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN), has taken another bold step towards regaining its leadership position in the auto market. This time, DPAN has commenced the assembly of the GT model of the wave-making Peugeot 3008, which has hit commercial success and…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is reaching out to the Federal Government with a request for immediate engagement with the Nigeria Customs Service to reconsider the implementation of the 4% Free-on-Board Levy and the NPA’s 15% Ports Tariff. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the Director-General of MAN, emphasized the need for collaboration on Tuesday, expressing the Association’s…
