Manufacturers, Economics, Stakeholders Decry New 4% Levy On Imports

LAGOS FEBRUARY 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The imposition of a four per cent increase in charges on all consignments imported into the country by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), last week, drew disapproval from manufacturers, economists and other stakeholders at the weekend. The stakeholders said the hike could plunge Nigerians into deeper financial crisis. Experts also said raising…

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Commonwealth Scribe Meets  Stakeholders In Gabon, Releases Statement

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has been engaging with stakeholders in Gabon to understand their assessment of the current political situation in the country.  The Secretary-General, on a three-day fact-finding mission, met with General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the transitional president, who provided his overview of the political…

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Customs Boss Promises To Reduce Checkpoints Along Seme Border, Tasks Stakeholders On Nation Security

LAGOS JULY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has promised to work with sister agencies along Seme border to reduce the number of checkpoints in the corridor. Mr Adeniyi made the promise during his official visit to Seme area command on Friday tasked stakeholders on the need to threat issue of national security…

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FX: Travellers, Stakeholders Express Mixed Feelings  Over BTA/PTA Cut

LAGOS MARCH 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Travellers and travel stakeholders have expressed mixed feelings over the reduction of Basic Travelling Allowance and Personal Travel Allowance (BTA/PTA) to $2000 from $4000. The development which took effect immediately is said to have disrupted the travel plans of some travellers amidst pressure at the black market. With the new policy, Form…

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Senate Hails NIMASA As Stakeholders Unanimously Back Merchant Shipping Act, Others

  LAGOS MARCH 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Stakeholders were unanimous in  support for the Merchant Shipping Act, Repeal and Enactment Bill 2021 during the public hearing yesterday, Wednesday 6th March, 2023  at the National Assembly complex Abuja. The Chairman House Committee on the Nigerian Navy Honorable Yusuf Gagdi has commended the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and…

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