“We must collectively build maritime capacity beyond borders. Sea-time training and practical exposure will position Nigerian and African youths to compete effectively in the international maritime space,” he said.
“In export development, the scheme is performing relatively well in the services sector, including international catering, shipbuilding and repairs, oil and gas, and aviation management services,” said the NEPZA MD.
Dangote emerged as Africa’s Most Admired Brand in aided recall, ahead of South Africa’s MTN and Vodacom. In the spontaneous recall category, it ranked second among African brands, behind MTN and ahead of Trade Kings,” said Thebe Ikalafeng.
A breakdown of UK exports to Nigeria revealed that the second-largest export category from the UK to Nigeria was toilet and cleansing preparations, valued at £70.2 million and accounting for just 4.0 per cent of total goods exports.
The First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB, would soon commence operations in Lagos, a development expected to further strengthen business and investment ties between both countries.
Emphasising on the theme, “From Policy to Practice” IMO said that the theme underscores IMO’s core mission of ensuring that the global regulatory framework it develops is not merely adopted in principle but translated into concrete national legislation, enforcement and day-to-day operations across the maritime sector.
The event, themed : “Carrying world trade. Carrying the risks,” will be marked on 25 June.
The circular formally recognises certifications from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, alongside selected internationally recognised human resource bodies, effectively reinforcing CIPM’s central role in regulating HR practice in the country.
This report is a roadmap as much as a diagnosis. It shows that 41 of our 54 countries are now moving in the right direction, but it also reminds us that industrialization at scale demands resilient infrastructure, value addition close to source, and finance mobilized on African terms…
The policy also requires MDAs seeking to procure foreign alternatives to provide written justification and obtain a formal waiver from the BPP before such procurement can be approved.
