4 h. ago Federal Gov’t Reacts To Trump’s 14% Tariff On Nigerian Exports

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to the recent imposition of a 14% tariff on Nigerian exports by the United States. LEADERSHIP recalls that the President Donald Trump imposed a 14% tariff against Nigeria, claiming the country operates a trade surplus. However, a statement signed and released on Sunday by the Minister of Industry, […]

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4 h. ago Africa should present united front against US tariffs – GTIFiC Urges

The Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC) has called on African nations to respond collectively to the sweeping reciprocal read more Africa should present united front against US tariffs – GTIFiC Urges

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9 h. ago US tariffs pose ‘destabilising challenges’ to Nigerian trade – Minister

The Federal Government has acknowledged the adverse impact of the newly imposed tariffs by US President Donald Trump on Nigeria’s oil and non-oil exports, which could potentially disrupt trade relations and affect the competitiveness of Nigerian products in the US market. In a statement issued on Sunday, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Read More

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9 h. ago Gov Mbah to lead Governors Roundtable at Commonwealth Summit in London

Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, will spearhead a State Governors Roundtable at the 2025 Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS) in London, starting Monday, 7 April. The session will focus on unlocking opportunities in Enugu and beyond, as announced in a weekend press release by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). CWEIC, tasked […] The post Gov Mbah to lead Governors Roundtable at Commonwealth Summit in London appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago The iFinesse Project: Boost for reading culture, value system, national pride

On a consistent basis, The Etiquette Place, a corporate finishing school, has been invading the public primary schools in the read more The iFinesse Project: Boost for reading culture, value system, national pride

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14 h. ago India advocates strengthened bilateral, economic ties with Nigeria

…Holds trade expo in Lagos The Acting High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, Vartika Rawat has called for more improved read more India advocates strengthened bilateral, economic ties with Nigeria

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14 h. ago U.S. showcases California wines, expands trade opportunities in Nigeria

The Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Mission in collaboration with the California Wine Institute has organised a trade promotion read more U.S. showcases California wines, expands trade opportunities in Nigeria

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15 h. ago Customs Issues First Import Document On Indigenous Clearance Platform, B’Odogwu

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the issuance of its first Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) under the B’Odogwu system. The issuance marks the beginning of a nationwide rollout of the trade platforms across the country. The national public relations officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement titled: “Nigeria Customs Service Issues First PAAR […]

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21 h. ago Trump’s Tariffs: Experts Challenge Nigeria, Others On Regional Integration

As the retaliatory tariffs announced by United States (US) President Donald Trump continue to send shockwaves across the globe, economic and financial experts, an ex-envoy, and other industry stakeholders have charged the Nigerian government and other African leaders to embark on trade and economic integration to save the continent from the looming global recession. They […]

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22 h. ago Kugbo market to drive local, national economic growth –  Mahmoud

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Mariya Mahmoud, at the  official inauguration of phase 1 Kugbo International Market constructed by the Abuja Investment Company Limited, (AICL), has said that the market is poised to enhance local and national economies by fostering trade and commerce.  She emphasised that the market […] The post Kugbo market to drive local, national economic growth –  Mahmoud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Plateau killings: Tinubu orders manhunt as govs condemn attacks

President Bola Tinubu has declared that the gunmen who killed many people in some communities in Plateau State will be apprehended and face severe punishment under the law. This is just as the Northern States Governors’ Forum condemned the attacks, describing them as senseless and a threat to the unity and stability of the region. Read More

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23 h. ago FX market: CBN injects $198 million to boost liquidity, stabilize trading

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja In a move to stabilize the foreign exchange market and ensure adequate liquidity, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday, intervened by injecting US$197.71 million through sales to Authorized Dealers. CBN Director, Financial Markets Department, Omolara Duke in a circular at the weekend, said that the intervention was necessary due […] The post FX market: CBN injects $198 million to boost liquidity, stabilize trading appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Reasons it’ll be difficult for Atiku, Obi to run on joint ticket again – Baba Aye, ex

Says emergence rule in Rivers has set back democratic project By Daniel Kanu Comrade Baba Aye, a veteran trade unionist and activist, is the co-convener, Coalition for Revolution (CORE) and a council member, Progressive International (PI). Aye, former deputy national secretary, Labour Party (LP) and former national convener, United Action for Democracy (UAD) during the […] The post Reasons it’ll be difficult for Atiku, Obi to run on joint ticket again – Baba Aye, ex-LP deputy national secretary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Delta police mark National Police Day with outreach and clean

It’s community engagement at its best – PPRO By Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Police Command officers held a statewide sanitation exercise, free medical outreach, student talks, and town hall meetings over the weekend to celebrate the 2025 inaugural National Police Day. These events aimed to boost police-community ties and public welfare, said SP […] The post Delta police mark National Police Day with outreach and clean-up appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago CBN injects $198m into FX market to boost liquidity, stabilise trading

By Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected US$197.71 million into the foreign exchange (FX) market on Friday to stabilise trading and ensure enough liquidity. The move came through sales to Authorised Dealers, as confirmed by a weekend circular from Omolara Duke, CBN Director of the Financial Markets Department. Duke explained that […] The post CBN injects $198m into FX market to boost liquidity, stabilise trading appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Huawei unveils energy storage system, targets Nigeria’s power challenges

Huawei Nigeria Digital Power has introduced an innovative product, the LUNA2000-215 Series, the world’s first hybrid air and liquid cooling commercial and industrial energy storage solution. The launch, which took place at an event attended by industry partners and key stakeholders from the C&I energy sector, marked a significant milestone in the region’s energy landscape. Read More

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32 h. ago Mahmoud: Kugbo market set to drive local, national economic growth

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Mariya Mahmoud, today launched Phase 1 of the Kugbo International Market, built by the Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL). She said the market will boost local and national economies through trade and commerce. It will also raise government funds via taxes and […] The post Mahmoud: Kugbo market set to drive local, national economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Investors lose N370bn as weekly market turnover drops 1,282%

Stock market investors traded 1.183 billion shares worth N28.868 billion in 42,397 transactions this week on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited. This is in contrast to 7.521 billion shares valued at N398.949 billion that exchanged hands last week in 61,312 deals last week. Consequently, the value of transactions traded by investors on the Read More

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33 h. ago NDDC Gives N10bn Stimulus To Niger Delta Chamber Of Commerce

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has released N10billion to the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA), to stimulate entrepreneurship and economic growth in the Niger Delta region. Announcing the release of the fund during the inauguration of the NDCCITMA board of directors in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the NDDC […]

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37 h. ago Nasarawa trains staff on PPPs to tackle infrastructure deficit

The Nasarawa State Government has trained management staff of Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state in tools to implement climate-smart Public Private Partnership projects, to address infrastructure deficit and boost the state’s economy. The capacity building workshop was anchored by the Nasarawa State Investment and Development Agency in collaboration with the United Kingdom Nigeria Read More

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