Samer Chedid: I’m Delighted to Return to Nestlé Central and West Africa
In a statement, the Nestle Group said that Mr Chedid will steer affairs of the business across 25 countries in CWAR.
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FIRS Extends Office Hours for Ease of June Tax Returns
THE Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has directed the extension of tax office operations to weekends for the month of June. In a statement on Monday, Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser on Media to the FIRS chairman, explained that the directive is part of Adedeji’s commitment to matching the agency’s customer-centric…
After Nigeria, Dangote Enters Ghana with 12,000 tons/day Sugar Refinery
Africa ‘s richest industrialist- Aliko Dangote, is constructing another sugar refinery in Ghana. In a statement, the Dangote Group said that the investment will reduce Ghana’s $162 million annual sugar import bill and boost local industrial growth. The expansion is also part of Dangote’s broader goal to expand integrated agriculture across Africa. The factory is…
Dangote Offering Fuel Credits Facility to Manufacturers, Other Key Sectors
• Aliko Dangote “Effective 15th of August 2025, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will begin the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel to marketers, petrol dealers, manufacturers, telecoms firms, aviation, and other large users across the country, with free logistics to boost distribution network.” The company said in a press statement : ” The…
“Why Israeli–Iran War Is Good News for Nigeria’s Oil/Gas Industry “
” Economies around the world (Nigeria inclusive) would witness a surge in the price of petrol, diesel, jet fuel, gas and related products in the near term.” Dr Muda Yusuf, the Director/Chief Executive Officer Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise [CPPE], says that the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran , if it…
BACITI: Nigeria Can Reap Full benefits of Ports Digitization Like Kenya, Morocco and Rotterdam
The Bashir Adeniyi Centre for International Trade and Investment (BACITI) of the Nigerian Institute Of international Affairs (NIIA), called on the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to accelerate full digitalization of the port community system (PCS) across all major ports in the country. BACITI made the call in its just released May Economic Insight, noting that…
Dangote retires as Sugar Board chairman, Arnold Ekpe takesover
• 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 harmonises tax procedures across its 300 offices nationwide
•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…
South Africa’s April manufacturing output falls 6.3% y/y
(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.
Tinubu : Dangote Is The Wisest Mind in Nigeria’s Economic Landscape
PHOTO (L-R): Femi Otedola; Bill Gates: President Bola Tinubu, and Aliko Dangote, during the tour of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals complex. “I landed here with four wise men. I will say wise men,” Tinubu said. “Jim Ovia of reputable Zenith Bank, who has been acknowledged worldwide. Femi Otedola, my baby brother. Samad Rabiu…