Tinubu Orders Digital Free Zones Roadmap Within 180 Days
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, to develop a roadmap for the full launch of Nigeria’s Digital Free Zones initiative within 180 days. Oduwole will coordinate the process in her capacity as Vice-Chairman and Implementation Coordinator of the Presidential Steering Committee on Digital Free […]
Minister Urges Reps to Fast-Track AfCFTA Domestication Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has urged the House of Representatives to expedite the passage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Domestication Bill, describing it as essential to unlocking trade, investment and economic opportunities for Nigeria. Speaking on Monday at the public hearing on the bill […]
Customs Must Be Central to National Security, Trade Reform — Stakeholders
By Oluwakemi Kindness Stakeholders have underscored the need to place the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the heart of national security coordination and trade reforms, as the Service continues to expand its role beyond revenue collection to border protection, security intelligence, and supply chain stability. This consensus emerged at the International Customs Day celebration, held […]
Nigeria Records Over 4% Growth as Inflation Falls — Minister
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s economy has recorded growth above four per cent while inflation has fallen sharply, according to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole. The minister spoke during an interview with CNN on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Oduwole said the improvement reflects the […]
NEPZA Seeks 10-Year Tax Break for SEZ Investors
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has urged the Federal Government to grant a minimum 10-year tax relief to operators in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to enable them adjust to the country’s new tax laws and remain competitive. NEPZA made the appeal during a virtual stakeholder dialogue hosted by the […]
Trade Minister Hails SMEDAN’s G.R.O.W. Nigeria Model for MSME Development
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has commended the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) for its bold implementation of the G.R.O.W. Nigeria strategy. The strategy is a people-centred initiative designed to provide Guidance, Resources, Opportunities, and Workforce support for MSMEs across the country. Dr. […]