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UK, Nigeria strengthen trade relations for economic growth

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have committed to enhancing trade relations and driving economic growth through the implementation of Nigeria’s National Quality Policy under the Standards Partnership Programme Phase II. This was issued in a statement from the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos on Monday. Launched in June 2024, the SPP – Phase II...
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FG, NNPCL work out N7.7tn fuel subsidy debt payment

The Federal Government’s indebtedness to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited as exchange rate differential (subsidy) for the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) rose to N7.74tn as of September 2024 when the deregulation of the downstream oil sector was fully implemented. This amount covers the cost of maintaining a specific price range in the...
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PenCom inaugurates committee to regulate non-interest pensions

The National Pension Commission has inaugurated the Pension Industry Non-Interest Advisory Committee to strengthen transparency, security, and compliance in non-interest pension products. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Monday, the Director-General of PenCom, Omolara Oloworaran, emphasised that the move aligns with the commission’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability in pension administration. She stated...
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China files complaint with WTO over US tariffs

Beijing said on Tuesday that it had filed a complaint with the World Trade Organisation against the United States over President Donald Trump’s tariff increases on Chinese goods. The statement comes a day after Trump ordered additional tariffs on Chinese goods, raising previously imposed 10 per cent levies to 20 per cent. “The United States’...
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NiMet partners farmers on mitigation of climate disasters

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the Women Farmers Advancement Network, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth, have met to discuss strategies for mitigating the impact of climate disasters on Nigerian farmers. This was disclosed in a statement by NiMet on Monday. According to the statement, the agency’s Director-General, Charles...
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