Ekaete Bassey

1 week ago | bilaterals.org | Ekaete Bassey

Negotiations AfCFTA The Nation, 15 April 2025By Ekaete BasseyNigeria signs on AfCFTA tariffsNigeria has gazetted its Provisional Schedule of Tariff Concessions (PSTCs) under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a major milestone in the country’s commitment to regional integration and trade facilitation across Africa.

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Oluwakemi DAUDA |Ekaete Bassey |Faith Yahaya

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, yesterday directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to commence the process for the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), which could see indigenous ship owners accessing more than $400 million in strategic funding. NIMASA, in alignment with the minister’s directive, has immediately issued a Marine Notice inviting eligible Nigerian shipping companies to apply.

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Ekaete Bassey

In a continued effort to spotlight the courage and resilience of Nigerian children, Dufil Prima Foods, makers of Indomie Instant Noodles, has officially launched the 17th edition of its Indomie Heroes Award. The award, a long-running corporate social responsibility initiative that honours children who have demonstrated extraordinary acts of heroism despite challenging circumstances.

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Ekaete Bassey |Alao Abiodun

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public that it is illegal to use unregistered digital investment platforms, as concerns mount over the rising popularity of such platformsThis renewed stance by the Commission follows social media uproar surrounding the operations of CBEX, a digital asset platform currently under scrutiny for allegedly freezing customer withdrawals and offering returns “too good to be true”.

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Ekaete Bassey |Alao Abiodun

Nigeria has gazetted its Provisional Schedule of Tariff Concessions (PSTCs) under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a major milestone in the country’s commitment to regional integration and trade facilitation across Africa.