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Customs and Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Agree on Strategic Exemptions and Support Measures

Lagos: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have reached an agreement on strategic exemptions from the recently suspended four per cent Free on Board (FoB) charge. Additionally, they have introduced new trade facilitation measures aimed at easing manufacturing operations and bolstering Nigeria’s industrial growth. According to News Agency of […]

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Lagos Farmers Enroll in ‘Produce for Lagos’ Initiative

Lagos: The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems has announced the commencement of farmer registrations under the ‘Produce for Lagos’ programme. The initiative aims to boost food production tailored for the Lagos market by allowing farmers to sell their produce directly to the state at predetermined prices. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]

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Agents of Change – Sanwo-Olu Charges Corps Members

Lagos: Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has charged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to be agents of change that Nigeria desires. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge on Friday at the swearing-in ceremony for the 2025 Batch B Stream 2, corps members. The event took place at the NYSC temporary orientation camp, Iyana Ipaja. The […]

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Group Seeks Alternatives to Strengthen Tax Policy

Abuja: The Regional Working Group on Tax Policy Alternatives (RWOGTAPA) has underscored the need for policy alternatives to bolster more meaningful growth in the tax regime. The group, at a two-day regional meeting in Abuja, highlighted that the meeting had become imperative as the tax systems in Ghana and Nigeria face similar challenges. The event […]

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Caritas Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Support Vulnerable Children and Poor Communities

Abuja: The Caritas Nigeria, a leading humanitarian and development arm of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has expressed its commitment to serving the poor and vulnerable children. The organisation appealed to Nigerians to support its work, stressing the need for Nigerians to partner with its initiatives due to its extensive network and ability […]