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Benin Continues To Import Goods Destined For Nigeria – Lai

December 1, 2019 7:54 am

The federal government has accused the Republic of Benin of being recalcitrant in its importation of prohibited goods for ultimate dumping into Nigeria’s market in spite of the partial border closure order.

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News Agency of Nigeria said the Minister for Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, made the accusation when he featured on a live programme on TV Continental.

“Regrettably, the signs out there are not positive in the sense that in the last few weeks, the number of seizures that have been made do not show that our neighbours …

Nigeria To Import Doctors From Europe, United States

November 3, 2019 4:20 am

• Plan will curb medical tourism, says minister
• Stop brain drain first, stakeholders advise

Health Minister Osagie Ehanire said yesterday that Nigeria would employ the services of medical experts from Europe and America.

The disclosure came at a time that some stakeholders are expressing concern about the migration of health workers from the country.

Ehanire said officials of the ministry were in touch with foreign embassies for specialists who would work in hospitals across the country for specified periods.

The minister, who stated this during the 2020 budget defence session, said the move would strengthen the nation’s health sector.…

Nigeria To Import Doctors From Europe, US – Osagie Ehanire

October 25, 2019 1:30 am

• Plan will curb medical tourism, says minister
• Stop brain drain first, stakeholders advise

Health Minister Osagie Ehanire said yesterday that Nigeria would employ the services of medical experts from Europe and America.

The disclosure came at a time that some stakeholders are expressing concern about the migration of health workers from the country.

Ehanire said officials of the ministry were in touch with foreign embassies for specialists who would work in hospitals across the country for specified periods.

The minister, who stated this during the 2020 budget defense session, said the move would strengthen the nation’s health sector.…

Customs Bans All Import, Export Through Land Borders

October 14, 2019 1:28 pm

The Nigeria Customs Service on Monday said it has placed a ban on import and export of all kinds of goods through Nigeria’s land borders.

“For now, all goods, whether illicit or non-illicit, are banned from going and coming into Nigeria,” Hameed Ali, NCS chief, said at a press conference in Abuja.

“Let me add that for the avoidance of doubt that we included all goods because all goods can equally come through our seaports,” the customs boss said.

“For that reason, we have deemed it necessary for now that importers of such goods should go through our controlled …

Ban on palm oil import: Stakeholders weigh options

June 23, 2019 1:09 am

The Federal Government’s renewed plan of outright ban of palm oil importation is receiving conflicting reactions from stakeholders in the industry.

While some consider it as a right step towards developing local production, other said it is ill timed, as it might translate to high cost of the commodity in the long run.

A fortnight ago, the Federal Government directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to blacklist firms importing palm oil and 42 other items. With the directive, it is now an offence for any company or individual to import palm oil.

The CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele,

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