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Sugar Tax May increase pressure on manufacturers — LCCI

Sugar Tax May increase pressure on manufacturers — LCCI

By Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed concern that the proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax Bill passed by the Senate could increase costs for manufacturers and consumers. In a statement on Monday, the Director-General of the LCCI, Chinyere Almona, said while efforts to address public health concerns linked to […]
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LCCI harps on challenges, solutions in the paper industry

LCCI harps on challenges, solutions in the paper industry

President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and industry, LCCI, Mrs Toki  Mabogunje, said that poor infrastructure, policies, lack of conducive operating environment, among others, have constrained the production and sustenance of the pulp industry in Nigeria.

Capital inflows into the economy to remain weak — LCCI

Capital inflows into the economy to remain weak — LCCI

By Yinka Kolawole ECONOMY The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has predicted that capital inflows into the Nigerian economy will remain weak, the trend that saw a drop by 51 percent to $7.1 billion in the first half of 2020 (H1’20) from $14.6 billion in the corresponding period of 2019 (H1’19). Speaking at […]

Recession: The worse may possibly be over — LCCI

Recession: The worse may possibly be over — LCCI

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) says the nation’s economic contraction of 3.62 per cent of the third quarter against the 6.1 per cent of the second quarter of the year may indicate that the worst is over. Reacting to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) quarterly report, its  Director-General, Dr Muda Yusuf, […]

#EndSARS: LCCI postpones 2020 Lagos Trade Fair

#EndSARS: LCCI postpones 2020 Lagos Trade Fair

As a fallout of the crisis precipitated by the  #EndSARS  protests, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced the postponement of the 2020 edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair.

LCCI calls for dialogue, reconciliation

LCCI calls for dialogue, reconciliation

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the government and all other stakeholders in the #EndSARS crises to engage in constructive dialogue aimed at amicable resolution, while also seeking compensation for victims and Lagos State government.

Breaking: Nigeria loses N700bn in 12 days to #EndSARS protests – LCCI

Breaking: Nigeria loses N700bn in 12 days to #EndSARS protests – LCCI

By Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) said that the Nigerian economy has lost over N700 billion to the #EndSARS protests over the last 12 days. President, LCCI, Mrs Toki Mabogunje, said this while reviewing the economic implications of the protest in a statement made available to Vanguard. She noted that […]

2021 Budget proposal: LCCI lauds Buhari on early presentation to NASS

2021 Budget proposal: LCCI lauds Buhari on early presentation to NASS

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the early presentation of the 2021  budget estimates to the National Assembly for passage. The chamber said the move was a demonstration of the current administration’s commitment to sustaining the return to January – December budget cycle. Dr Muda Yusuf, Director-General, […]

LCCI backs subsidy removal, appeals to NLC on industrial action

LCCI backs subsidy removal, appeals to NLC on industrial action

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has said that a reversal of the current reforms on subsidy of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) would exacerbate the challenges of the already faltering Nigerian economy. Dr Muda Yusuf, Director-General LCCI made the assertion in a statement to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. Yusuf said the current reality was […]

LCCI backs subsidy removal, appeals to NLC on industrial action

LCCI backs subsidy removal, appeals to NLC on industrial action

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has said that a reversal of the current reforms on subsidy of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) would exacerbate the challenges of the already faltering Nigerian economy. Dr Muda Yusuf, Director-General LCCI made the assertion in a statement to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. Yusuf said the current […]

LCCI pushes for immediate implementation of CAMA 2020

LCCI pushes for immediate implementation of CAMA 2020

By Yinka Kolawole Amidst the controversies surrounding the new Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is now pressing for urgent gazetting of the law, saying that delay is creating uncertainties in business decisions anchored on the law. Director General, LCCI, Dr. Muda Yusuf, in a statement […]

LCCI pushes for immediate implementation of CAMA 2020

LCCI pushes for immediate implementation of CAMA 2020

Amidst the controversies surrounding the new Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is now pressing for urgent gazetting of the law, saying that delay is creating uncertainties in business decisions anchored on the law.

LCCI set to interrogate FG’s economic interventions

LCCI set to interrogate FG’s economic interventions

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has concluded plans to host a virtual conference on the economic intervention initiatives of the federal government with a view to charting the way forward.

LCCI expresses worry over neglect of solid mineral sector

LCCI expresses worry over neglect of solid mineral sector

The Federal Government has been urged to stop, forthwith, the continuous neglect of the solid mineral sector of Nigeria’s economy as it portends grave danger to the country’s solid foundation and development. Following the spate of news of illegal mining activities by foreigners across the nation, especially in Osun and Zamfara states, Chairman, Solid Minerals […]

SECL, LCCI train SMEs, others on effective marketing, selling skills

SECL, LCCI train SMEs, others on effective marketing, selling skills

For proper repositioning and result-oriented, the management of Simply Exponential Consult Limited in collaboration with Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry had concluded an effective and one of its kind training on “Effective Selling Skills in a Crowded Economy”