Customs releases impounded trucks after CGC’s intervention at bonded terminal
By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released 36 trucks belonging to members of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) that were impounded during an investigation into alleged trade infractions at Zarmmak Bonded Terminal in the Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos. The trucks were detained by Customs Police attached to the Zone ‘A’ […]
Manufacturers cry out over taxes, FX costs, insecurity, poor power supply
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Manufacturers under the aegis of the Association of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employers, AFBTE, have indicated that its operating environment in Nigeria is worsening. It cited excessive taxes and levies, high interest rate, insecurity, poor infrastructure and unstable power supply as major threats to business survival. The employers warned that despite recent macroeconomic […]
Manufacturers dump diesel for gas as energy costs soar
By Yinka Kolawole Manufacturing firms across Nigeria are increasingly turning to natural gas as rising diesel prices continue to push up production costs and threaten profitability in the industrial sector. Industry stakeholders said the shift has become necessary as manufacturers grapple with high energy costs, unstable power supply and foreign exchange pressures that have worsened the operating […]
Nigeria’s GDP growth rises 3.89% in Q1’26
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose to 3.89 per cent in the first quarter of this year, Q1’26, representing a 0.76 percentage point increase from the 3.13 per cent recorded in the same period of 2025, Q1’25. However, the GDP growth in Q1’26, represents a 0.18 percentage points decline from the 4.07 per […]
Why Nigeria keeps loosing revenue at Seme Border —Seyi Adeyemo
By Godwin Oritse A retired Customs officer, Seyi Adeyemo, has raised concerns over the loss of billions in revenue allegedly caused by the Nigerian government’s trade restrictions at the Seme Border, despite the multi-billion-naira infrastructure upgrades supported by the World Bank. Adeyemo also stated that the border post remains far below its economic potential, as ongoing […]
Cardoso recommits to orthodox monetary policy, transparency
By Emma Ujah The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the apex bank’s commitment to orthodox monetary policy, transparency and evidence-based decision-making, warning against renewed calls for interventionist programmes. Speaking at the opening of the Monetary Policy Committee workshop in Abuja, Mr Cardoso said: “The ongoing reforms are critical to restoring […]
