NPA Inaugurates Export Processing Terminal In Lagos

NPA Inaugurates Export Processing Terminal In Lagos

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on Tuesday, inaugurated export processing terminal, Diamond Star Export Processing Terminal in Lagos.  The terminal situated at Lilypond in Ijora, would ensure speedy and seamless processing of export cargoes accessing Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports...
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SEC, UBA, BoI, Others Elaborate On Non-Oil Export Opportunities

SEC, UBA, BoI, Others Elaborate On Non-Oil Export Opportunities

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reiterated its commitment to developing the commodities ecosystem in Nigeria to boost its non-oil sector.  The Director-General of SEC, Lamido Yuguda, stated this at the 2022 annual conference of the Financ...
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Nigeria Exports $2.6b Non-Oil Products In Six Months

Nigeria Exports $2.6b Non-Oil Products In Six Months

Nigeria exported over 4. 146 million metric tonnes of non-oil products, worth $2.593 billion from January to June 2022, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), disclosed on Tuesday.   Presenting the first half year 2022 progress report to Journ...
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CBN, Bankers’ Committee To Unveil Non-Oil Export Optimisation Framework 

CBN, Bankers’ Committee To Unveil Non-Oil Export Optimisation Framework 

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has developed a comprehensive non-oil export optimisation framework, which would be launched at its maiden summit on non-oil exports on June 16.  The Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN, Mr Osita Nwanisobi,...
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First Bank Trains 80 Women Entrepreneurs On Export  

First Bank Trains 80 Women Entrepreneurs On Export  

The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) in collaboration with First Bank of Nigeria has commenced training of 80 women entrepreneurs in modern export skills in Sokoto State.  The Head, Trade Promotion Advisor, NEPC, Sokoto Smart Office, Mr Ahmed Yahay...
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Obaseki: Benin River Port’ll Enhance Economic Diversification, Boost Agric Export, Others

Obaseki: Benin River Port’ll Enhance Economic Diversification, Boost Agric Export, Others

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the development of the Benin River Port will guarantee the diversification of the nation’s economy from oil into the non-oil sector such as agriculture and agro-allied businesses, placing the country on...
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17 Ships Discharge Petrol, Wheat, Frozen Fish, Others At Lagos Ports

17 Ships Discharge Petrol, Wheat, Frozen Fish, Others At Lagos Ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Monday said 17 ships had arrived Lagos Ports and were discharging petrol, bulk wheat, frozen fish, bulk salt, butane gas, bulk sugar and ethanol.  The authority said 25 other ships were also expected to...
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Fidelity Bank Drives Non-Oil Exports Awareness In North Central Through RT200 FX Seminar 

Fidelity Bank Drives Non-Oil Exports Awareness In North Central Through RT200 FX Seminar 

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has lauded the RT200 FX Programme by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN), stating that the nation stands to gain a lot in terms of expanding its foreign exchange earning capacity through previously underutilis...
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Fidelity Bank Takes Non-Oil Exports Campaign To North Central

Fidelity Bank Takes Non-Oil Exports Campaign To North Central

Following successful outings in Kano and Akure, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host businesses in the north central geopolitical zone to a special seminar on opportunities and implementation of the CBN RT200 FX Policy.   ...
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Customs Impounds 3,700 Pieces Of Donkey Skin

Customs Impounds 3,700 Pieces Of Donkey Skin

The Kano/ Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it had seized a truckload with 3,700 pieces of donkey skin.   The command’s Controller, Mr Muhammad Abubakar-Umar, made the disclosure at a news conference on Thursday in Kano.   ...
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Jime: Dry Ports To Come On Stream Soon

Jime: Dry Ports To Come On Stream Soon

The dry ports would soon be completed and put to use as government intensifies efforts to broaden and diversify Nigeria’s economy, Emmanuel Jime, Executive Secretary, Nigerian’ Shippers’ Council (NSC), has said. Jime told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
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NPA Flags-Off Export Through Ikorodu Terminal 

NPA Flags-Off Export Through Ikorodu Terminal 

By  ebosele@hotmail.com — In line with the agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to diversify the national economy and reduce dependence on oil exports, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday flagged off the first non-oil e...
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Embargo Maize Export, Dangote Urges FG 

Embargo Maize Export, Dangote Urges FG 

Chief Executive, Dangote Industries, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has urged the Federal Government to embargo export of maize to ensure food security in the country.   Dangote made the call during the 4th Annual Nigerian Food Processors and Nutrition Leaders...
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Cameroon, Chad, Niger Indicate Interest In Kano Dry Inland Port  

Cameroon, Chad, Niger Indicate Interest In Kano Dry Inland Port  

Niger Republic, Chad, Cameroon and Central African Republic have indicated interest to patronise the Dala Inland Dry Port in Kano State,  Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, disclosed on Saturday.  A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr...
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