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FG warns applicants not to pay facilitation fee for MSMEs COVID-19 grant

The Federal Government says applicants will not pay any ‘facilitation fee’ to access its  intervention grant for Micro, Small and  Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and cautions unsuspecting applicants  against  fraudsters. Mrs Mariam Katagum, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, stated this at a news conference on the implementation process of the Survival Fund in on Thursday Read More…

Hospitality & Tourism Metro Notes

Lagos to celebrate World Tourism Day Sept. 27

The Lagos State Government will celebrate this year’s World Tourism Day on Sunday via a zoom event which will be livestream on Facebook for residents of the state. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, told newsmen on Thursday that a smaller number would join dignitaries at the physical event taking place at Lagos Read More…

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Crime Metro Notes

Chief Magistrates to inspect police custodies in new bill at Lagos Assembly

The Lagos State House of Assembly is considering the amendment of the Administration of Criminal Justice bill that will compel a Chief Magistrate to conduct monthly inspection of police stations or other places of detention. The Chairman, House Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions and LASIEC, Mr Victor Akande, said this during the bll’s Read More…

Commodities Notes

NPA expects 19 ships with petroleum products, others at Lagos port

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is expecting 19 ships, laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods from Sept. 23 to Oct. 3. The NPA made this known in its “Shipping Position” publication in Lagos on Wednesday. According to the publication, the ships are being expected at the Lagos Port Complex. It Read More…

Agriculture Business Metro Notes SMEs

AFAP pledges to make Lagos food processing hub

The Association of Food and Agro Processors (AFAP) says it has evolved mechanisms to assist Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) drive Lagos State into a food processing hub for local and export markets. Mr Duro Kuteyi, National President of AFAP, made this known at the Lagos State MSME Exclusive Fair on Wednesday in Lagos. Kuteyi Read More…

COVID19 Maritime Notes Taxes & Duties

COVID-19 : FG considers tax incentives for maritime sector

The Federal Ministry of Transportation is proposing tax incentives for the maritime industry to stimulate investment and boost activities, amid downturn caused by COVID-19 pandemic. The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday. Jamoh who conveyed the ministry’s position to Read More…