The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has again been commended by the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, for its remarkable strides in customs modernisation and trade facilitation. The recognition came during the 145th/146th Sessions Opening of the Customs Co-operation Council, held on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at the World Customs Organisation…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has expressed a strong commitment to fast-tracking Nigeria’s integration into global trade systems through the adoption of international trade facilitation standards developed by the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT). This assurance was given during a high-level stakeholders’ interactive session organised recently by the Nigerian Export…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is committed to creating a climate of opinion in Nigeria in which manufacturers can operate efficiently and profitably for the benefit of all Nigerians and those who live in Nigeria. In fulfilling this mandate, MAN engages with other stakeholders and the general public to co-create a climate of opinions…
The International Energy Agency (iea)’s says that its webinar on ‘ Understanding data centre electricity use in the AI era’, will hold this week Friday , June 27. In a statement, Iea says that its Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks (3DEN) Initiative, the IEA 4E TCP Efficient, Demand Flexible Networked Appliances (EDNA) and the Super-Efficient Equipment…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has applauded the election of Dr Bosun Tijani as Vice Chairman of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council 2025.. Bosun Tijani is Nigeria’s Minister of Communications , Innovation & Digital Economy. In a statement, the NITDA describes Dr Tijani ‘s election to the ITU board as historic because…
” … Nigeria cannot afford to continue the cycle of plans without implementation. IRWG is our engine room for delivery.” The Industrial Revolution Work Group (IRWG) concluded its 2-day technical session in Lagos, with resounding optimism, strategic clarity, and renewed resolve to shift Nigeria’s industrial transformation from vision to verifiable action. Themed “From Activities to…
• Arnold Ekpe “In line with the principles of good corporate governance and succession planning, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc hereby announces the retirement of our esteemed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, effective June 16, 2025.” The company’s secretary, Temitope Hassan, said in a statement on Wednesday. It said…
•FIRS Executive Chairman, Zaacheus Adedeji The agency hopes the new SOP will make tax services better for Nigerians and increase public trust in the system. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to fix inconsistencies in tax services across its over 300 offices nationwide. The move aims to…
(Reuters): South Africa’s manufacturing output fell 6.3% year on year in April, after falling by a revised 1.2% in March, statistics agency data showed on Tuesday.Factory production rose 1.9% month on month in April after falling by a revised 2.5% in March.
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has revamped Ibom Paint, located in Etinan Local Government Area, formerly known as Peacock Paints. Governor Eno directed all those handling state government projects to patronize Ibom Paint, assuring that his administration will continue partnering with Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP), to ensure all state-owned enterprises function optimally….
