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- 31 Mar 2022
UK Backs Africa’s Ambitious Continental Free Trade Initiative
The UK launches a program of up to £35 million to support the negotiations and implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCTFA is expected to lift 30 million people out…
- 22 Jul 2021
UK Unveils New Scheme to Help Drive Trade with Nigeria
The UK Government has launched a consultation on new trading rules that will help countries like Nigeria grow its trade and build back better – and help British businesses and consumers at the same…
- 5 Aug 2026
ITUC-Africa Faults FG’s Plans to Remove Electricity Subsidy
International Trade Union Confederation, (ITUC-Africa), representing trade unions from countries in Africa, has called on Nigeria and other African governments to ensure that industrialisation…
- 11 Feb 2024
Nigerian-British UK minister, Kemi Badenoch, Arrives Nigeria on a 3days Working Visit
Kemi Badenoch, United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Business and Trade has arrived in Nigeria for a three-day visit to deepen the UK-Nigeria partnership. The UK Mission in Nigeria disclosed this in a…
- 27 Nov 2023
Maida Urges Nokia to Invest in Nigeria's ICT Research and Development
Dr. Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has requested Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and…
- 22 Nov 2021
Copyright Commission, NPA, Ariaria Booksellers Sign MoU Against Book Piracy
Dr. John O. Asein, Director-General, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has assured stakeholders in the book industry of the Commission’s continued commitment to antipiracy measures to facilitate…
- 3 Jan 2013
FG Extends Contracts of DI Service Providers
Three direct inspection (DI) service providers have had their contract terms extended by six months by the federal government following calls by international trade stakeholders on the ministry of…
- 21 Jul 2008
Toure Says Co-location Can Drive Down Cost of Internet
Dr Hammadoun Toure, secretary general, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has called on African leaders to embark on policies that encourage infrastructure sharing to reduce cost, of…
- 28 Jun 2019
Afreximbank Launches Pan-African Payment & Settlement Platform
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will launch its new Pan-African Payment and Settlement (PAPS) Platform at the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit on July 7, 2019 in Niamey, Niger…
- 28 Nov 2022
UK Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen, Deepen Trade Relation with Nigeria
The UK has reaffirmed commitment to strengthen and deepen its relationship with Nigeria, as both sides confirmed their shared interest in pursuing a potential Enhanced Trade and Investment…
- 1 May 2022
AfDB puts Africa’s Infrastructure Deficit @ $108bn
Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the African Development Bank Group, has said that Africa faces an infrastructure gap of between $68bn to $108bn annually. According to him, the bank had committed…
- 14 Apr 2017
Buhari Sacks PenCom, CPC Bosses, 21 Others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday relieved the heads of 23 Federal Government agencies of their appointments and approved the appointment of their replacements. Key agencies of government…
- 3 Jul 2018
AfDB, U.S. Trade & Development Agency to Expand Procurement Partnerships in Africa
The African Development Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency to partner under USTDA’s Global Procurement Initiative: Understanding Best Value. The…
- 25 Mar 2026
Nigeria, Finland Sign Cybersecurity Pact
Nigeria and Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on digitalisation and innovation, prioritising stronger cybersecurity cooperation amid a surge in cyberattacks targeting Nigerian…
- 29 Sept 2016
GSMA, Customs Organization Sign Pact to Combat Mobile Device Fraud
The GSMA and the World Customs Organization (WCO) today announced an agreement to collaborate in the fight against the counterfeiting and fraudulent trading of mobile devices. The partnership will…
- 20 Aug 2013
NCS Gears up for 48 Hour Clearance with Portal Launch
Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has girded up in pursuance of 48 hours cargo clearance goal following a launch of its Trade Hub Portal (THP). Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, coordinating minister of the…
- 13 Feb 2024
Nigeria, UK Ink MoU to Boost Trade and Investment
The UK has signed an Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) with Nigeria to boost trade and investment between the two countries and unlock new opportunities for UK and Nigerian businesses.…
- 16 Mar 2012
SNFFIEC Utters Discontent with Customs Benchmark
The self imposed revenue target for year 2012 by the Nigeria Customs Service running in trillions of naira has continued to pitch it against stakeholders in the sector. Nigeria CommunicationsWeek…
- 16 Mar 2025
Bridging Nigeria's Digital Divide: ITU and UK-FCDO Fuel Rural Connectivity Revolution
Mr. Yomi Arowosafe, Secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has commended the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the…
- 24 Feb 2017
Copyright Commission Secures Conviction Against Accused Pirate
A Federal High Court has sentenced an accused pirate Mr. Donatus Daniel Madu to one year imprisonment on a two count charge of exposing, offering for sale and being in possession of infringing copies…
- 19 May 2015
NUATE Urges Buhari to Appoint Aviator as Minister, Curb Corruption
The National Association of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has called on Muhammadu Buhari, the president-elect to appoint aviator as the next aviation minister in order to cutting corners and move…
- 17 May 2016
WTIS Day Focuses on ‘ICT Entrepreneurship for Social Impact’
World Telecommunication and Information Society celebrated the fact that billions of people around the world are now connected to a smart, networked environment and looked ahead to new and previously…
- 23 May 2013
World Water Supply is Increasingly Insecure -UN
United Nations has said that as the international community strives to accelerate its efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and define a post-2015 agenda, including a set of goals…
- 25 Jan 2024
BrandXchange Opens CVA website for Third Edition, Focusing on Empowering Consumers
BrandXchange Organizers of the Consumers Value Awards, a prestigious platform that recognizes and celebrates value brands across various sectors, is delighted to announce the launch of its official…
- 24 Jan 2013
Notap, RMRDC to Tap Young Innovators
National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) and Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) have inked a a collaborative scheme to support young innovators in…
- 17 Mar 2026
Breaking.......Nigerian Firms Pledge Millions, Create UK Jobs
Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created as Nigerian banks, fintech innovators and creative industry businesses scale up their operations in Britain. UK-Nigeria The move will see millions invested,…
- 23 Aug 2017
U.S .Commercial Service Extols Nigerian Business Community, Honors Partners
Seward Jones, United States Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of Commerce, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic prospects as the country moves out of recession. Hosting over 350 American…
- 17 Jul 2013
Agents Urge FG to Invoke Law to Save Maritime Sector
Freight forwarders have urged the federal government to invoke certain sections of the constitution to save the nose-diving economy, especially as ii affects the maritime sector. The Agents under the…
- 13 Mar 2014
Experts to Tackle Terrorism, Cyber Crime, Others At Securex 2014
Security experts are set to tackle the endemic issues on terrorism; cyber security; border, port and airport; counter intelligence, among others at this year’s security exhibition and conference…
- 29 Sept 2023
FG Mulls N75bn Intervention Fund for MSMEs — Minister
Federal Government says it is putting in place a N75 billion intervention fund to support small businesses in response to the country’s current economic challenges. The Minister of Industry, Trade…