News-Analysis for Lagos MetropolitanBy Nkanu Egbe When Lagos State unveiled the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Industrial Leather Hub in Mushin this September, the fanfare was about far more than shiny machines and speeches. Officials promised 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, training for 150,000 artisans, and export earnings of US $200–250 million a year once the facility Read More…
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Nigeria earns $2.5 billion from non-oil exports in H1 2023; aims to surpass 2022 figures
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has revealed that the country has generated $2.5 billion from non-oil exports between January and June of this year. Speaking during a one-day workshop for emerging exporters in Owerri, Dr. Ezra Yakusak, the Executive Director of NEPC, highlighted the significant revenue achievement. He indicated that based on this milestone, Read More…
NEPC: Non-oil exports will save Nigeria’s economy
Nigeria’s economic existence will be ensured, according to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). This was said by Dr. Ezra Yakusak, Executive Director/CEO of NEPC, during a news conference announcing the NEPC Export Week, which will take place from November 21 to November 26. Yakusak emphasised that Nigerians must support non-oil exports since they are Read More…