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- 12 Dec 2023
Senate Queries Trade Minister over N1Bn Allocation for Geneva Trip
Senate on Tuesday berated Doris Nkiruka-Anite Uzoka, minister of Trade, Industry and Investment, over allocation of a N1 billion in 2024 budget proposal for a trip to Geneva. Doris Nkiruka-Anite…
- 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…
- 20 Feb 2022
Vicky Ford, UK Minister to Visit Nigeria for Economic and Business Partnerships
Vicky Ford, UK’s Minister for Minister for Africa, Latin America & Caribbean, has concluded plans to visit Nigeria this week in her first visit to the country. This visit follows the UK-Nigeria…
- 11 May 2022
UK Minister for Exports Visits Nigeria to Further Strengthen Bilateral Trade
This week, the UK Minister for Exports and Minister for Equalities, Mike Freer MP, will visit Nigeria to further strengthen the trade and economic ties between our two countries. Mike Freer MP, UK…
- 16 May 2017
Nigeria to Boost Production Via Tax Breaks, Export Incentives- Enelamah
Okechukwu Enelamah, minister of industry, trade and investment during a discussing with Oxford Business Group (OBG), highlighted government’s plan to boost economy. A key trade facilitation agreement…
- 28 Mar 2013
Aganga, Others to Speak @ Dubai Global Business Forum
Dr. Segun Aganga, Nigeria’s minister of Trade and Investment; Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group; and Hekeem Bello-Osagie are amongst top Nigerians expected to speak at the…
- 23 Apr 2013
Investors Taking ‘Fresh Look’ at Nigeria’s Economy-Canadian Minister
Ed Fast, Canadian minister of International Trade has said that rolling out of wide-ranging reforms across Nigeria’s economy is prompting investors to take a “fresh look” at the country. The minister…
- 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.…
- 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…
- 18 Dec 2019
Fintechs Charged to Drive Borderless Trade in Africa
The business community in Nigeria and players in the Fintech sector have been charged to take advantage of the opportunities that abound in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) by…
- 25 Aug 2014
UK Envoy on Trade and Investments visits Rack Centre
The Rack Centre recently hosted Peter Carter, the British Deputy High Commissioner Lagos, the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria and Angola Mr. David Heath MP alongside a business delegation…
- 19 Mar 2013
Online Business Reg. Saves N1Bn, CAC Targets N10Bn - Aganga
Dr. Olusegun Aganga, minister of Trade and Investment, has stated that the private sector had saved about N 1 million from the direct business registration system introduced by the Corporate Affairs…
- 26 Nov 2024
Prepaid debit cards can enable companies to take advantage of increased intra-African trade
By Amber Thetford As businesses seek to expand across African borders, cashless payment solutions offer a safer method of transferring money. One offering, prepaid debit cards, provides security…
- 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…
- 25 Oct 2016
Shittu Assures Investors of Safe Business Environment
Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications, has re-iterated federal government’s resolve to make Nigeria’s business environment safe and conducive for investors. He linked the fact…
- 9 Oct 2013
FG Cuts Cost of Registering Businesses
Federal government has slashed the costs of registering businesses in Nigeria by half, in a bid to encourage investment in the country, according to Mr. Olusegun Aganga, minister of Industry, Trade…
- 5 Sept 2025
FG Says Tax ID Mandatory for Banking, Allied Services from January Next Year
Federal government has made Tax Identification, (Tax ID) compulsory for people getting involved in banking and allied services in the country. Consequently, all taxable Nigerians are to obtain a…
- 12 Aug 2025
Minister Applauds NASENI’s Tech Advancements, Urges Support for Nigerian-Made Goods
Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment has commended the transformational strides of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) under…
- 28 Mar 2021
AfCFTA: Free Trade Bloc can be a Game Changer for African People, Business
Exploring strategies to deepen private sector participation in the implementation African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was the highlight of a panel session during the 2021 WTO Aid-for-Trade…
- 12 Mar 2024
UK Opens Portal for African Tech Startups to Apply for UK's New Global Tech Awards
UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is on the hunt to unearth the most promising tech start-up companies across the world through the Unicorn Kingdom: Pathfinder Awards. Building on the…
- 26 Apr 2022
Nigeria Seals £3.2b Trade Partnership with UK
The UK and Nigeria held trade and investment talks today at the Economic and Development Forum (EDF) in London, to promote trade as a force for good and boost a partnership worth over £3 billion.…
- 12 Oct 2022
Tech Startups Hopeful as FG Assures Investment in E-commerce
Tech startups in Nigeria are hopeful for expansion following the government's plan to increase investments to $75 billion revenue target by 2025. Otunba Niyi Adebayo, the Minister of Industry, Trade…
- 5 Mar 2019
PEBEC commences fourth 60-Day National Action Plan on Ease of Doing Business
In line with the commitment to deliver reforms aimed at improving the enabling environment for doing business in Nigeria through systemic interventions, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment…
- 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…
- 3 Jan 2017
FG Initiates Business Match-Making Data Platform
Nigerian Government has disclosed plans to establish a match-making data base for international business interconnectivity and stress-free investments. Geoffrey Onyeama, foreign affairs Minister,…
- 23 Jan 2025
Social Impact Champions Call for Business Investment in African Women and Girls
Social impact and industry leaders have called on Global Conglomerates, African Businesses, Philanthropies and Foundations meeting in Davos to support the advancement of social progress for African…
- 15 Jul 2022
Nigeria Inaugurates First Fibre Optic Cable Factory in West Africa
Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment and Simbi Wabote, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, were among high-profile names who…
- 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,…
- 17 Jul 2017
FG to Boost Music, Film, others with $1m Venture Capital
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has announced the establishment of $1million Venture Capital to boost the Creative Industry. The minister made the announcement at the…
- 26 Mar 2025
FG Halts Controversial FRC Dues amid Industry Outcry
Federal government has temporarily suspended the controversial annual dues imposed on public interest enterprises by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) after fierce opposition from businesses.…