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Dr Ezra Yakusak will replace Mr Segun Awolowo as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). Segun Awolowo, the grandson of the late sage Chief Obafemi Awolowo, was first appointed by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan in November 2013. And he was reappointed for a second term as […]

Since the Federal government through the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) announced its determination to scale up revenue from non-oil exports, the number of exporters in Nigeria has dramatically increased. Most of them can be found in the international Business to Business (B2B) marketplace. Nigeria’s major non-oil exports that could yield billions of US Dollars

In 2020, Nigeria spent around $56.61 billion USD on imports while in the same year under review, products exported from Nigeria to international markets were around $34.54 billion USD. In economics and trade, that’s a trade imbalance or trade deficit of around $22.07USD, the data obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) put the Naira value at

There are more than 20 Nigerian non-oil products foreign buyers are searching for in the international market, you can tap from this goldmine if only you can find the right channel and know which products sell most in your target market. The point is: that Nigeria’s economic dependence on crude oil export is an indication

Since Gulder Ultimate Search or GUS took off in 2004, the show, which has been described as the most “uncensored” show ever has produced several winners. Odudu Otu is the reigning champion of season 12 which came to an end on December 25, 2021, after finding the Chest which houses the secret of the proverbial

In September, we all looked forward to the launching of eNaira, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by Nigeria’s apex, but a few hours to the D-day, the CBN rescinded his decision about the launch. While everyone was eager about how the eNaira would help their businesses, the CBN didn’t give a reason for the postponement.

After the long wait, the organisers of the 2021 Gulder Ultimate Search released the names of 18 contestants who will be taken to the jungle to “fight” over the N50 Million worth of grand prize. While 16 names were unveiled in September, two more applicants Osasere Agbonile and Odudu Otu were voted in by viewers,

One of the major non-oil exports that contributed largely to Nigeria’s GDP in the last 10 years is sesame seeds. Its cultivation is popular among Northern farmers in Jigawa, Benue, and more than 20 other growing states. Quick Facts: Local name: Beni-seeds Botanical Name: Sesamum Indicum 2012 output: 994,800 tonnes yearly 2020 output:  500,000 tonnes per annum

Clearing and forwarding companies can’t be neglected in the supply chain of goods across the border. As such exporters and importers can’t do without them. They play a critical role in the shipping industry. In Nigeria for instance, a clearing and forwarding company or agent must be registered by the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA). In