NIS tightens noose on migrant smugglers across borders The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has warned against illegal migration, human trafficking, and migrants smuggling across borders, saying illegal migration attracted ten years imprisonment or a fine of not less than one million naira or both and liability to refund to the migrant all monies obtained from…
African leaders sign defence deal with Russia In search of peace and military strength against terrorists, 33 African countries have signed agreements with Russia to share experience, information management and joint action against enemies and their financiers. According to Anton Kobyakov, an Advisor to the Russian President and Executive Secretary of the Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference,…
By Yusuf Issa An-Nuphawi AfCFTA — Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office has celebrated the first export of goods to Kenya under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA), describing it as a milestone. Shipment of goods from Nigeria’s company Lucky Fibres, a subsidiary of the Tolaram Group, are underway to Kenya’s port of Mombasa following documentation and…
The National Coordinator, Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, Olusegun Awolowo, has called for strengthening of maritime security towards enhanced cross-border trade and effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. He made the called on Wednesday at the ongoing 2024 Abuja Forum Conference in Zhengyang, China, themed Effecting The Spirit Of The Beijing…
By Yusuf Issa An-Nuphawi The National Coordinator, Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, Olusegun Awolowo, has reiterated the pivotal role of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement as the Designated Competent Authority (DCA) for Nigeria, charged with the responsibility of issuing AfCFTA certificate of Origin. Awolowo…
By Yusuf Issa An-Nuphawi The Nigerian Government as a State Party has reassured its commitment to deepening regional trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) which promises to improve continental integration, create jobs, and increase export earnings. The National Coordinator, Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, Olusegun Awolowo, gave the country’s reassurance at the ongoing…
Journalists under the auspices of the Association of Kano Online Journalists (ASKOJ) have been charged to join forces with institutions of the government to wage war against corruption in Nigeria. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) made the call at a training held recently in Kano for ASKOJ members. Speaking at…
Awolowo hails Tinubu, Olutayo as trade begins under AfCFTA The National Coordinator, Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, Olusegun Awolowo, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to deepening intra Africa trade and economic diversification for revenue generation and job creation in Nigeria. The National Coordinator gave the commendation during the Nigeria Launch and flag-off…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted financial support for the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited. The apex bank, through a statement by acting Director of Corporate Communications Hakama Sidi-Ali, announced that the decision aims to enhance the stability of the nation’s financial system and prevent potential systemic risks….
PAPSS: Awolowo restates FG’s commitment to cross-border trade The Executive Secretary of the National Action Committee on the African Continental Free Trade Area (NAC-AfCFTA) Agreement, Olusegun Awolowo, has described the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) as a game-changer for seamless intra-African cross-border payments. Awolowo made the assertion on Thursday, 25th April,2024 while addressing Nigerian…
