Customs, agents disagree over National Single Window operations
By Godwin Oritse & Efe Onodjae There are indications of festering disagreements over the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW), a centralized digital portal launched by the Federal Government in March this year to address delays in import-export processing at the ports. It allows importers and exporters to submit trade documents once, replacing duplicate paperwork […]
It is your duty to manage your risks — Fashola
Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has said that individuals have a responsibility to manage risks for the betterment of their lives.
SON, CPC under pressure not to enforce compliance to standards
Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) said powerful individuals, companies and trade associations were making it difficult for both organisations to effectively carry out their jobs of enforcing compliance to standards and protecting consumers.
What the next governor of Lagos State should do for us (7)
The price of Portland cement looms large over the delivery of homes in Nigeria. The recent price cut by the dominant cement manufacturer should give some savings to individuals building their own homes but it may not have significant effect on the cost of government projects.
ICMR advocates corporate governance audit for companies, MDAs
The Registrar of Institute of Capital Market Registrar, Dr. Walker Ogogo, has called for the introduction of corporate governance audit for public companies, including Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government.
Osun to earn N15bn from tourism in 2015 — Commissioner
The government of Osun state, South West Nigeria has projected N15 billion revenue from tourists coming into the state next year.
The state’s Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Culture and Tourism, Hon Adetona Ayedun, who gave this projection , said the global tourism industry is worth $3 trillion per annum, noting that the N15 billion is expected to come from hospitality businesses, transport and entertainment in 2015.
