Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) 2024 (L-R): BUKOLA ADEGBOYEGA Bullion Go Neat; William Inya Research Officer, /Representative of the DG NACCIMA, Mr Olusola Obadimu; Okey Nwankwo, Communications/ Media Relations Manager, Dangote Industries Limited; Dr. Cartney Igwe, Former Acting DG, FIIRO; Charles Okonji National Chairman, CICAN; Adefisoye Adekunle Consultant & Financial Analyst, Lagos…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, urged the National Assembly to iron out the contending issues in the Tax Reform Bill rather than dumping it in its entirety. Edun also disclosed that a total sum of ₦16.1 billion was disbursed to 22 manufacturing concerns from the ₦75 billion…
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…
▪︎Danjuma Waniko, President of GBCN. The Green Building Council of Nigeria (GBCN) has called for addressing carbon emissions in the building sector of the economy. “Cement production alone accounts for 23 percent of Nigeria’s national greenhouse gas emissions,” said Danjuma Waniko, President of GBCN. He disclosed this during the GBCN workshop in Abuja where he…
Cadbury Nigeria Plc, a subsidiary of Mondelez International, has reaffirmed its commitment to doing business in the country, despite the current challenging operating environment. The company’s top brands in Nigeria are Bournvita, Hot Chocolate 3 in 1, TomTom, Buttermint, and Clorets chewing gum. In a statement, Oyeyimika Adeboye, MD/ CEO, said: “We are not insulated…
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMG- MAN) are scrambling to fill the gaps created by the recent exit of multinational pharmaceutical companies from Nigeria. Consequently, they are requesting the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to hasten the approval process for their products to enable them to replace…
The General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) said today – 9 November- that nominations for the position of Director-General closed yesterday, 8 November and that the incumbent Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is therefore the only candidate for the role. Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, Chair of the General Council, informed the member countries via…
Thomas Etuh, a former Unity Bank and Veritas Kapital Assurance Chairman, replaces Femi Agbaje, (the older brother of Segun Agbaje) as the Chairman of the company’s board of directors.
▪︎SUV jeep. Image credit: Newsweek.com Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) account for 20 per cent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions globally. The report, by the International Energy Agency (IEA) Analysts Mathilde Huismans, and Jules Sery, said SUVs weigh 200-300 kg more than an average medium-sized car and typically take up nearly 0.3 m2 more space – emitting…
“With the June 30 deadline on undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa, the federal government wishes to reiterate the fact that the evacuation process is still on course,” Ebienfa said.
