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 […]
Food security: Lagos grants N16m loan to farmers
… distributes farming tools
THE Lagos State Government has presented N16 million loan facility to five farmers’ cooperative societies and distributed various farming tools to over 200 farming households in Lagos, aimed at boosting food production in the state.
FG to establish referral veterinary hospital in Abuja
THE Federal Government has concluded plans to establish a referral veterinary hospital in the nation’s capital, Abuja, to tackle serious animal diseases across the country and other African countries.
Ecobank sets up department to finance SMEs
In its bid to boost the Nigerian economy, Ecobank Nigeria Plc has concluded arrangement to set up a microfinance department to support small business owners in the country.
Audit c’ttees should challenge managements’ conclusion
Audit Committee members should not accept management’s assertions and statements but ask probing questions and challenge their conclusions.
National ID card’ll enhance financial inclusion – MasterCard
The partnership agreement between MasterCard Incorporated and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for the roll out of national identity cards in the country will enhance financial inclusion and boost the cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Aba Summit targets SMEs, infrastructure
THE Aba Summit scheduled to hold in November 20 to 22, 2013 in Abia State is expected to stimulate the activities of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and create opportunities for infrastructural development in the country according to the organisers.
Audit c’ttees should challenge managements’ conclusion
Audit Committee members should not accept management’s assertions and statements but ask probing questions and challenge their conclusions.
FG seeks collaboration with NCS in agricultural sector
THE Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, yesterday sought for closer collaboration with the Nigeria Computer Science, NCS, to transform the sector.
eTranzact partners MoneyGram on money transfer
As part of its support for the cashless initiative by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, eTranzact International Plc, a quoted company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has signed an agreement with MoneyGram on money transfer via mobile phone.
Thailand to help Nigeria in rice, cassava production
…trade to hit $3bn
Thailand is to assist Nigeria to improve the local production of rice so as to reduce the importation of the commodity and to add value to cassava production.
Conoil half year revenue up by N3.4bn
Conoil Plc has recorded impressive result with a revenue growth of N3.4 billion for the six months period ended June 30, 2013.
Onitsha, Lokoja, Baro River ports to be concessioned next year – Minister
THE Minister of Transport, Idris Umar, has said that the Onitsha, Oguta, Baro and Lokoja River Ports would be concessioned by 2014.
NDIC calls for women empowerment in workplace
Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called on leaders to give necessary support and encouragement to women as they strive to take on high level responsibilities in all spheres of human endeavours.
Shippers’ Council seeks stakeholders’ cooperation to actualise trade facilitation
The Chairman of the governing board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), General Salisu Inrahim (Rtd.) has called on stakeholders in the maritime sector to collaborate with the management of the Council to help achieve its goal of creating the right environment for trade facilitation in Nigeria.
CBN explains components of N220bn MSMEs fund
The Central Bank of Nigeria said its N220 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) Fund will help participating financial institutions to support entrepreneurs.
