Dr Nolas-Alausa Becomes DG Chartered Institute of Directors

• Dr Taiwo Nolas -Alausa The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD Nigeria) has announced the appointment and resumption of Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa as its new Director General/Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Nolas-Alausa succeeds Mr. Bamidele Alimi, who completed his second and final four-year term as the DG/CEO of the Institute on 31 July,2025. Dr Nolas-Alausa…

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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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Nigeria Tasks ARSO Assembly on AfCFTA

The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, says that robust synergy and collaboration among African nations and ARSO member states are crucial to implementing the AfCFTA Agreement, particularly in enhancing a Common Regulatory Framework. Dr Uzoka-Anite, stated this while she addressed industry leaders, policymakers, and experts dedicated to shaping Africa’s standardisation landscape,…

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AQAC Ogun Ready  for Certifications of AgroFood industry’s Products- Afreximbank

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says its African Quality Assurance Centre (AQAC) in Ogun State, can now offer internationally accredited services for food and agri products in Nigeria. The international accreditation of the AQAC in Ogun to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017, was done last week by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS). SANAS is one of…

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