Manufacturers Request Collaborative Action on Customs FOB Levy and NPA’s Tariffs

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…

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“In a country where 129 million are living below the poverty line amid harsh economic conditions, importers will inevitably pass this new fee of 4% FOB costs on to consumers, further straining the budgets of millions of struggling households. And industries that import their raw materials whose duties are only 5%, the customs agency will now charge importers an extra 80% of the duty amount as administrative fees.” – Bukola Saraki, former Senate President.

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Dangote Advocates for Government Support of Local Industries

Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has emphasized the importance of the Federal Government’s support for domestic industries to mitigate unfair competition and reduce reliance on imports. He referenced successful strategies employed by countries such as the Benin Republic, the United States, and China as benchmarks for safeguarding local industries. During a recent visit…

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Kano Picks Garment, Dairy, and Dyeing Industries for Tunisian Investors

Kano State is set to strengthen its partnership with Tunisia in several key sectors, including garment production, dairy processing, and dyeing industries. This collaboration aims to leverage the expertise and resources of both regions to foster economic growth. During a recent meeting at the Government House in Kano, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf welcomed the Tunisian…

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Nigerian Governments Commend Coca-Cola’s Plastic Recycling Infrastructure Hub in Lagos

▪︎▪︎In picture from left:  The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin; Executive Chairman, Apapa Local Government Council, Hon. Idowu Adejumoke Senbanjo; the Chief Executive Officer, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (CCHBC), Zoran Bogdanovic; the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; the Honourable Minister of…

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