10 h. ago Nigeria’s trade surplus expands again in Q2 as oil and manufactured exports surge.

Nigeria’s foreign trade in the second quarter of 2025 extended its recovery streak, posting a trade surplus of N7.46 trillion, read more Nigeria’s trade surplus expands again in Q2 as oil and manufactured exports surge.

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18 h. ago Union membership voluntary, not compulsory —Dangote Refinery

Tribune Online Union membership voluntary, not compulsory —Dangote Refinery •We remain committed to FG’s intervention•NUPENG operates, collects dues within our facility Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed that association with any trade union remains strictly voluntary, in accordance with the Nigerian Constitution and International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions. The company stressed that it neither interferes with nor restricts its employees’ right to freely join legally […] Union membership voluntary, not compulsory —Dangote Refinery Tribune Online

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20 h. ago FTC students to learn brick laying, CNG conversion, Keke repairs in new curriculum

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has announced a new curriculum for technical education in a bold reform to secure a brighter future for Nigeria’s youth. The government said the new curriculum was designed to reduce overload, build strong trade competencies, align with global standards, and prepare young Nigerians for the jobs of the […] The post FTC students to learn brick laying, CNG conversion, Keke repairs in new curriculum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Customs reforms key to unlocking Africa’s global trade potential – CGC Adeniyi

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has declared that reforms in customs administration are no longer optional but essential for Africa to unlock its potential and improve the competitiveness of exporters on the global stage. CGC Adeniyi made the declaration at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers, […] The post Customs reforms key to unlocking Africa’s global trade potential – CGC Adeniyi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Bilateral promises, local realities: Who will drive Nigeria’s economic future?

Nigeria is signing trade deals across continents, but are we ready to cash in yet? In recent months, our government read more Bilateral promises, local realities: Who will drive Nigeria’s economic future?

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69 h. ago Entrepreneurs gain export skills at Lagos Mainland Trade Fair

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) played a key role at the maiden edition of the Lagos Mainland Trade Fair, where it took bold steps to enhance the export capabilities of Nigerian entrepreneurs. At the fair, Senior Trade Officers Nancy Okpa and Olamide Olatunde of NEPC trained vendors on international trade procedures. Entrepreneurs were taught […] The post Entrepreneurs gain export skills at Lagos Mainland Trade Fair appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS

By Merit Ibe The organised private sector (OPS) has asserted that the right granted Nigeria by the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027 in Lagos reaffirms the country’s central role in Africa’s trade integration agenda. Extending its congratulations to the Federal Government on the announcement, the Nigerian Association […] The post IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago The fading logistics crown of Nigeria: ₦130 billion at stake

For decades, Nigeria reigned as West Africa’s logistics heavyweight, its ports serving as the primary gateway for trade across the read more The fading logistics crown of Nigeria: ₦130 billion at stake

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3 d. ago Senior Workers Reject Planned 5% Petroleum Tax, Threaten Strike

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the federal government’s planned 5 percent tax on petroleum products and issued a 14-day ultimatum to withdraw from it. The senior workers warned that failure to comply could trigger a nationwide strike. In a statement signed by its president-general, Comrade Festus Osifo, and secretary-general, Comrade Nuhu […]

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4 d. ago IATF 2027 will spotlight Lagos, Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouses —LCCI

Tribune Online IATF 2027 will spotlight Lagos, Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouses —LCCI Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said the selection of Lagos as the host city for the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), in 2027, is capable of positioning Lagos and Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouse. The Chamber made the observation, in a statement, issued by its Director General, Dr. Chinyere Almona, on Sunday. It […] IATF 2027 will spotlight Lagos, Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouses —LCCI Tribune Online

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4 d. ago NBCC pushes for deeper Nigeria–UK trade ties at Lagos dialogue

The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has reaffirmed its role in driving stronger economic ties between Nigeria and the United read more NBCC pushes for deeper Nigeria–UK trade ties at Lagos dialogue

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s $108bn construction market draws global players as Big 5 expo returns

The Big 5 Construct Nigeria trade fair will return to Lagos this month, drawing more than 145 exhibitors from over read more Nigeria’s $108bn construction market draws global players as Big 5 expo returns

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5 d. ago Customs Board approves $300 De Minimis threshold to boost trade, warns officers against misconduct

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved a De Minimis Threshold Value of $300 for low-value consignments, a move aimed at simplifying clearance procedures, facilitating trade, and supporting Nigeria’s growing e-commerce sector. The De Minimis threshold refers to the value below which imported goods are exempted from customs duties and […] The post Customs Board approves $300 De Minimis threshold to boost trade, warns officers against misconduct appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ETIP: UK Deepens Ties With Nigeria To Boost Fintech, Manufacturing

The United Kingdom (UK) and Nigeria have deepened trade and investment ties to unlock opportunities across fintech, manufacturing and agriculture for mutual benefits of both countries under the platform of the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP). Indications to this development emerged when the UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Florence Eshalomi MP, had a […]

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5 d. ago Watery graves: How travelling by boats have become deathbeds of the poor in Northern Nigeria

Tribune Online Watery graves: How travelling by boats have become deathbeds of the poor in Northern Nigeria Olakunle Maruf, Attahiru Ahmed, Adelowo Oladipo and Tola Adenubi report on the rising cases of boat accidents that conitnued to claim lives in Northern Nigeria. ONCE regarded as the lifelines of trade, farming, and daily travel, the rivers of northern Nigeria have in recent weeks become watery graves. A string of boat mishaps has left […] Watery graves: How travelling by boats have become deathbeds of the poor in Northern Nigeria Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Obasanjo, global leaders to declare Afreximbank’s IATF2025 open today

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Chair of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) Advisory Council, will today join Algerian President Abdelmadjid read more Obasanjo, global leaders to declare Afreximbank’s IATF2025 open today

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9 d. ago Nigerians scale with resilience and not capital – Lohmirmand, Executive VP, Dubai World Trade Center

Trixie Lohmirmand, Executive Vice President, Dubai World Trade Centre, has said that Nigeria is ranked as one of the fastest-rising read more Nigerians scale with resilience and not capital – Lohmirmand, Executive VP, Dubai World Trade Center

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1 week ago UK seals £5m deal with AGRA to boost agric in Nigeria, others

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The United Kingdom (UK) has disclosed plans to spend £5 million in partnership with Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to boost agricultural trade and strengthen food system in Nigeria and other African countries. UK Minister for Africa, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Lord Collins of Highbury, made […] The post UK seals £5m deal with AGRA to boost agric in Nigeria, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria’s GDP growth must be around 8% to achieve $1trillion economy by 2030 —Enoh

Tribune Online Nigeria’s GDP growth must be around 8% to achieve $1trillion economy by 2030 —Enoh .Says economic growth unachievable outside industrialisation.To unveil new national industrial policy, this month The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, John Owan Enoh, has said Nigeria  must  raise its  Gross Domestic Product (GDP)  from the present figure of over 3 percent to around 8 percent, to enable it to achieve its dream of […] Nigeria’s GDP growth must be around 8% to achieve $1trillion economy by 2030 —Enoh Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria can enhance exportation with indigenous solutions – Ezeiruaku

Collins Ezeiruaku, a Nigeria-born of Imo State origin, who is currently the Trade Ambassador to the International Trade Facilitation Association read more Nigeria can enhance exportation with indigenous solutions – Ezeiruaku

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