Intra- African Trade Rebounds by 12.4% in 2024- Afreximbank

“Despite global headwinds, Africa’s trade rebounded strongly in 2024, with trade between African countries growing by 12.4% to reach US$220.3 billion, from a contraction of 5.9% in 2023. This shows the tangible benefits of AfCFTA implementation, even as the continent contends with rising inflation, sovereign debt risks, and a persistent trade finance gap.” Dr. Yemi…

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OPS Nigeria Condemns Incessant Bickering Between FG, Labour Unions

▪︎Labour Strike The Organised Private Sector Nigeria (OPSN) has condemns the incessant bickering between the Federal Government and the labour unions- National Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), saying it poses a serious threat to the country’s economy. The OPSN members are Manufacturers Association of Nigeria(MAN); Nigerian Association of Chambers of…

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PZ Cussons Nigeria Donates Research Equipment to UniJos

PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC-under NOTAP-Industry Research Laboratory Upgrade Project- donated State-of-the Art research equipment to Department of Chemistry, University of Jos. Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Executive officer of PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC, Mr Dimitris Kostianis, said we keyed into the vision of  National Office for Technology for Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) in their…

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NACCIMA Tasks Lawmakers “Don’t Stripe FTZs of Tax Exemptions “

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) is calling on the National Assembly to carefully evaluate the consequences of the proposed removal of tax exemptions for investors operating within the country’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs) as outlined in the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024. Currently, there are 50 FTZs in Nigeria,…

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