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NEPC reports $2.7bn in non-oil exports half year 2024
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council reported that non-oil exports generated $2.7bn in the first half of 2024, representing a 6.26 per cent increase from the $2.5bn recorded during the same period in 2023.
This was disclosed by the Executive Director/Chief Executive of NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, during a presentation of the progress report on non-oil export performance for H1 2024 in Abuja on Wednesday.
Ayeni stated that the total volume of exports during the review period was 3.834m metric tonnes, with 211 products exported, ranging from agricultural commodities to products from extractive industries.
She noted that the performance indicates that Nigerian products are gradually diversifying from traditional raw agriculture exports to semi-processed and manufactured goods.
She attributed the increase in export value to the successful transition of government in May 2023 and the policy initiatives under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Additionally, Ayeni highlighted the impact of the NEPC’s “Operation Double Your Exports” initiative, which she said has positively influenced the sector’s performance.
“In just six months, we have seen tangible results from our concerted efforts to expand Nigeria’s non-oil export base.
“I am optimistic that with the several export intervention programmes and projects we have started and are ongoing, complemented by the NEPC flagship campaign programme, ‘Operation Double Your Exports.
‘The sector is positioned to contribute immensely to the country’s Gross Domestic Product, increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings and thereby ensure sustainable economic growth, which aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for job creation, poverty alleviation, among others,” Ayeni stated.
She also emphasised the council’s commitment to collaborating with stakeholders to stimulate export growth. Reflecting on her tenure since October 2023.
“When I assumed office in October 2023, I and my management team resolved to reposition the non-oil export sector towards global competitiveness,” she said.
Ayeni also discussed the growing prominence of several exportable products, such as fresh vegetables, citrus peel, and sorghum, which are increasingly in demand in global markets.
Business
We didn’t shutdown Tummy Tummy noodles factory – NAFDAC
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, clarified that the viral recording was not only misleading but also a recycled falsehood.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a formal disclaimer concerning an audio recording circulating on social media.
The audio recording falsely claims the agency shut down the Tummy Tummy noodles manufacturing facility in Anambra State.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, clarified that the viral recording was not only misleading but also a recycled falsehood.
According to her, the same audio first appeared in Oct. 2023 and was thoroughly investigated at the time.
“The claims made in the recording are entirely false.
“The Tummy Tummy noodles facility in Anambra State was not sealed,” she stated.
Business
Illicit Financial Flows Draining National Resources – Adedeji
He emphasized the need to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic resource mobilisation to safeguard national wealth.
•Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji
On July 22, 2025, the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, delivered the welcome address at the National Conference on Illicit Financial Flows in Abuja.
He emphasizied the need to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic resource mobilisation to safeguard national wealth.
He cited the recent tax reforms as a major step forward and highlighted the following as key points in his welcome address:
* Illicit Financial Flows through tax evasion, profit shifting and money laundering are draining national resources and threatening fiscal stability.
- The recent signing of four tax reform bills marks a critical step toward transparency, system overhaul, and stronger institutions.
- FIRS is responding with a multi-dimensional strategy: promoting voluntary compliance, embracing digital intelligence and enhancing enforcement under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
- * A need for unified, data-driven, and globally coordinated action to close fiscal gaps and protect Nigeria’s economic future.
Business
Just in: CBN Retains July Interest Rate at 27.5% , Says 8 banks meet recapitalisation target
The Governor of CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this at the MPC briefing in Abuja this afternoon.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has maintained the July Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) of 27.5 percent with all policy parameters.
The Governor of CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this at the MPC briefing in Abuja this afternoon.
Mr Cardoso explained that the asymmetric corridor was retained at +500/-100 basis points around the MPR, leaving the Cash Reserve Ratio at 50 per cent for Deposit Money Banks and a general Liquidity Ratio of 30 percent.
He said that the decision to maintain the current MPR was premised on the need to continue to ensure the ongoing inflation reduction while vigorously ensuring declining prices.
The CBN boss revealed that as of July 18, the nation’s foreign reserve stood at 40.1 billion, which could provide import cover of nine and a half months.
He also disclosed that eight banks had achieved the new recapitalisation requirements.
The governor said the monetary and fiscal authorities would continue to work together to reduce the nation’s inflation rate to a single digit.
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