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Export documentation is the important records of an international transaction. it includes Using the correct trade terminology, right certifications from appropriate authority(agreed by both party), clearly defining the transfer of interest and liability, selecting the right method of payment and sending the best quotation possible forms part of effective exporting. After concluding sale, proper and […]
Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act, 2015 INTRODUCTION It is no news that fake products have dominated our market space and even those that are allegedly ‘original’ are paraded for sale even though they fall below standard. Consequently, there was, without doubt, a need to ensure quality control of manufactured and imported products in Nigeria as […]
Dr Joseph Odumodu, director-general of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), has said that the introduction of e-products registration scheme by his agency is in line with the quest to ensure success of the Zero Tolerance initiative. “The introduction of e-registration has become very necessary given both our desire to reduce substandard products in the […]
Product Certification service is responsible for ensuring that locally manufactured products in Nigeria give the required degree of satisfaction to consumers through compliance with Government policies on standardization and conformity assessment. The purpose is to promote global competitiveness among domestic manufacturers and encourage continual improvement on the quality of products in line with the statutory […]
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, will on Friday, November 18, 2016, host the 4th Agricultural Policy Research Seminar, themed; Growth Enhancement Scheme (GES) of Nigerian Agricultural Transformation Agenda: Looking Back and Thinking Ahead. The event, which is being organized by the Agricultural Policy Research Network (APRNet) in collaboration with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI-Nigeria) […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has said that food worth at least N3 billion is being consumed daily by 22 million residents of Lagos State, representing N1.095 trillion spent on food items annually in the state. Meantime, Vice President of Dangote Group, Sanni Dangote, disclosed that Nigeria can save $700 million spent annually on […]
The much awaited Lagos Food Security Summit and Exhibition 2016, kicked-off yesterday, Thursday, November 10, 2016, at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, with so many players from agriculture, agribusiness, food industry, Academia and Government dignitaries in attendance. The maiden edition of the summit, which had Chief (Mrs.) Nike Akande, DG, Lagos Chamber of Commerce in […]
The successful conclusion of the maiden edition of the Ecowas Agriculture, Agro-Allied & Technology Exhibition organized by Global Exhibition & Business Services Limited, with regional and global participation, for the common good of our father land and its citizens, and by extension, the ECOWAS sub-region, is highly applauded. We commend the organizers of this event […]
By Adeyemi Bamidele Ezekiel KADUNA- The Federal government recently re-echoed its commitment towards transforming university graduates into agribusiness entrepreneurs through its Youth Employment in Agriculture Programme (YEAP). Reading the opening speech of the Minister for Agriculture, at the just concluded Ecowas Agriculture, Agro-Allied & Technology Exhibition in Kaduna State, Mr Aderemi O. Abioye, stated how […]
By Adeyemi Bamidele Ezekiel The present administration is committed towards revitalizing agriculture to restore the glory days in agriculture through innovative ways. These were the words of the Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbe, contained in his speach delivered by Mr. Aderemi O. Abioye, at the just concluded Ecowas Agriculture, Agro-Allied & Technology Exhibition, […]
The Chairperson, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Kaduna State chapter, Mrs. Jummai Victor, has expressed optimisim in the nation’s quest for self sufficiency in the area of rice production.
The Federal Polytechnic, Offa in Kwara State is to engage in experimental cashew plantation to boost the school’s internally generated revenue. Acting rector of the institution, Dr. Ayodele Olaosebikan, made the announcement while speaking during its 8th combined convocation held at the school’s permanent site, where 26,955 graduated, for the 2009/2010 session. ”As part of […]
Malam Aminu Goronyo is the National President, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria,(RIFAN). In this interview, he speaks on purported rice scarcity in Nigeria, the ban on importation of rice and the country’s potential in rice production, among others. Excerpts: There has been reports on rice scarcity in Nigeria. What is the true situation? There are […]
In order to revamp the country’s ailing cotton, textile and garment industry, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) in collaboration with Crown Natures Nigeria Limited, has conducted entrepreneurship training on garment production for local and international (AGOA) markets for Nigerian youths. Delivering a paper at the event in Lagos on Monday, the Director […]
Over 1500 employees of Erisco Foods limited are about losing their jobs as the company has begun the process of winding up its tomatoes paste factory in the country sequel to relocating to China. The Company’s President, Chief Eric Umeofia, who announced the plan Tuesday in Lagos, said they are being forced to take the […]