Lagos State Launches Industrial Policy 2025-2030

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…

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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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