The Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has announced the introduction of a 0.5 per cent tariff on imports from non-member countries to finance its regional integration efforts. According to a document signed by Mali’s military leader and CSS president, General Assimi Goïta, revenue from this tariff will be allocated…
A devastating fire erupted in the bustling Alaba Rago Market in Ojo, Lagos State, during the early hours of Wednesday, destroying goods worth millions of naira. The blaze reportedly started around midnight, throwing the usually lively market into chaos. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as traders rushed to salvage their wares while flames engulfed the…
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, says Nigeria’s goods and non-oil exports grew to $55 billion in 2023. Edun disclosed this on Tuesday at the end of the inaugural meeting of the Council of State convened by President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. The Minister, who gave details on his presentation to…
President Bola Tinubu, in a statement delivered on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, urged Nigerians to support locally-made goods and services to maintain the recent improvements in the value of the naira against foreign currencies. Calling on Nigerians to collaborate by reporting any activities that may affect the Naira,…
Dick’s Sporting Goods logo is seen on the shop in Williston, United States on June 19, 2023. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Dick’s Sporting Goods raised its dividend by 10% on Thursday as the company posted its largest sales quarter in its history and projected another year of growth. Many retailers benefited from…
