Nigeria Joins Unified West African Power Grid: A Step Toward Stable and Affordable Electricity 

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 November 2025

Nigeria has achieved a major milestone by successfully synchronising its national electricity grid with the West African Power Pool (WAPP) network. The test, conducted between 5:04 a.m. and 9:04 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, connected Nigeria, Niger Republic, and parts of Benin and Togo

Emirates Resumes Flights to Nigeria: A Boost for Trade, Tourism, and Global Connectivity 

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 November 2025

Photo Credit : Emirate Facebook Page Connecting Nigeria Back to the World After nearly two years of suspension, Emirates Airlines has officially announced the resumption of its Lagos–Dubai flights, along with cargo services. This development marks a new era of improved connectivity between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), reopening vital economic, tourism, and

Nigeria Suspends 4% FOB Levy on Imports 

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 September 2025

The Federal Government has suspended the controversial 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy previously imposed on all imports into Nigeria. The move comes after widespread pushback from businesses, trade associations, and industry stakeholders who argued that the levy would increase the cost of goods and stifle economic activity.  The suspension is seen as a major […]

Nigeria Trains Agencies and Businesses on AfCFTA Rules 

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 September 2025

The Federal Government has taken steps to prepare Nigerians for the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by organizing an advanced workshop on the Rules of Origin. The training, held in Abuja, brought together trade agencies and members of the Organised Private Sector to deepen knowledge about how businesses can take advantage […]

Invest in Nigeria: LCCI and Partners Call on Global Investors 

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 August 2025

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged global investors to explore Nigeria’s vast opportunities in technology, agribusiness, renewable energy, and infrastructure. Speaking at the Invest Nigeria 2025 International Business Conference and Expo, LCCI President, Gabriel Idahosa, highlighted Nigeria’s

FG Opens N200bn Bond Auction

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 August 2025

The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced a new ₦200bn bond auction aimed at encouraging Nigerians to invest and earn steady returns. The auction will take place on Monday, with settlement on Wednesday.  Details of the Bond Offering  According to the DMO, the auction will feature:  Reopening of the June 2032 […]

FG Implements Duty-Free Importation of Food Items to Combat Inflation

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 August 2024

Controller General, Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi- ARDnig The Federal Government of Nigeria has implemented a duty-free import policy on essential food items to combat rising food prices. The policy, effective from July 15 to December 31, 2024, focuses on items like maize, rice, and wheat, and aims to ease inflation while supporting local production. […]

Federal Government Initiates CNG Conversion for Customs Vehicles 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 July 2024

The CNG vehicles -ARDNig The Federal Government has tasked Cedric Masters Group, an automotive company, to convert 200 Nigerian Customs Service vehicles to operate on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) within 90 days (about 3 months).   Promoting Complete Knock Down Manufacturing  Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC),