By Ukpono Ukpong The National President, Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN), Hon. Kingsley Chikezie, has called on members to consolidate on their position as agents of economic development of the country. Chikezie, stated this during a general meeting of IMAN recently, in Abuja. He noted that the Motto of the association “National Growth Through Commerce, […]
By Motolani Oseni It’s economic sabotage, insensitive, says council Nigerian importers are groaning under huge surcharges imposed on them by international shipping firms, thus adding to the high cost of doing business in the country’s ports. This is in addition to the challenges of infrastructure deficiency and cumbersome shipping process at the nation’s gateway. For […]
Onitsha (Anambra) – Nigerian importers have said that they are running out of business to the advantage of their foreign counterparts due to the unfriendly government policies on clearing of goods at the ports. The Chairman, Board of Trustees, Importers Association of Nigeria, Chief Gilbert Obi, said this during an interaction with newsmen in Onitsha […]
Some importers on Friday appealed to the Federal Government to open up the seaports in the Eastern flank of the country to decongest ports in Lagos. The importers said that the designation of the Calabar, Port Harcourt and Warri ports for cargo transaction would bring the perennial traffic at the Apapa Ports to an end. […]
Seven companies importing substandard and life-endangering products into Nigeria from China are set to be blacklisted and their promoters prosecuted in both countries as the fight against substandard goods dumping in Nigeria takes a new dimension. The exercise, according to the Director General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Mr. Osita Aboloma would be a continuous […]
Says cutting-edge tech underway for 24hrs cargo clearance The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun has urged importers and exporters in Nigeria to take advantage of the enabling business environment being created by the present government to engage in formal trade and expand the volume of export without flouting the best practices. Adeosun said that […]
As Nigerians rejoice over APC’s victory at the presidential polls, the emergence of General Muhamadu Buhari as President was received with a pinch of salt in some business circles. GBUBEMI GOD’S COVENANT SNR reports that importers of used vehicles are unsettled with Buhari’s victory. With only twelve weeks to the implementation of the 35 per […]