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Shippers Council Strengthen Ties with Freight Forwarders to enhance Standards

The commitment was made today during a courtesy visit by the CRFFN team, led by its Registrar, Kingsley Igwe, to the NSC headquarters in Lagos.

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Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepen collaboration with Council For The Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), with the aim to boost freight forwarding standards in the country.

The commitment was made today during a courtesy visit by the CRFFN team, led by its Registrar, Kingsley Igwe, to the NSC headquarters in Lagos.

The delegation was welcomed by the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of NSC, Dr. Pius Akutah.

He emphasized the importance of synergy between the agencies under the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and therefore, stressed the need for a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two agencies to strengthen their operational framework .

Dr. Akutah highlighted the importance of inter-agency collaboration, stating that no agency can do it all by itself without collaboration.

He further pointed out that the establishment of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy by President Bola Tinubu demonstrates the Federal Government’s strong commitment to economic development and therefore, the need for agencies under the Ministry to operate professionally in order to fulfill the President’s vision for the sector.

Dr. Akutah highlighted the importance of professionalism in trade, commending CRFFN’s restructuring the Freight Forwarders’ registration process, particularly the incorporation of Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, describing it as a critical step in improving industry standards.

Dr. Akutah urged CRFFN to uphold and enforce the compliance standards it has set to align with global best practices.

Earlier , Mr. Igwe informed that CRFFN is grappling with challenges, especially in the areas of revenue generation and capacity building.

He appealed for NSC’s support in training freight forwarders to meet international benchmarks and strengthen Nigeria’s logistics value chain.

He disclosed that CRFFN has already developed a training curriculum but requires resources and suitable training locations to execute the program effectively.

The Registrar also commended Dr. Akutah’s efforts in sanitizing port operations and expressed confidence in the NSC’s continued support.

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UK Parliament Honors NASENI CEO for Driving Africa’s Industrial Innovation

In his remarks, Halilu emphasised Africa’s readiness to lead in innovation, manufacturing, and sustainability.“It is a great honour to receive this award alongside fellow visionaries committed to Africa’s future.

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Halilu, has been honoured with the prestigious African Achievers Award at the 15th edition of the ceremony held at the historic House of Lords, UK Parliament.

The award, presented during an event that brought together royals, global leaders, policymakers, and innovators, recognised Halilu’s outstanding contributions to advancing Africa’s technological infrastructure, innovation ecosystems, and industrial growth through his leadership at NASENI.

Hosted by Baroness Sandip Verma, Chancellor of the University of Roehampton and a respected member of the House of Lords, the ceremony was a powerful global showcase of African excellence and transformative leadership, a statement by NASENI’s Director of Information, New Media and Protocol, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, said.

Halilu joined a distinguished group of honourees including public officials, business executives, and philanthropists shaping the future of the continent.

In his remarks, Halilu emphasised Africa’s readiness to lead in innovation, manufacturing, and sustainability.“It is a great honour to receive this award alongside fellow visionaries committed to Africa’s future.

At NASENI, we are bridging the gap between ambition and access, turning ideas into industries, empowering indigenous solutions, and driving forward Nigeria’s and Africa’s industrial transformation. Africa is not just rising, it is ready,” he said.

Under his leadership, NASENI, the statement said, has been repositioned as Nigeria’s leading technology transfer agency, delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu by enabling local production in critical sectors such as clean energy, agriculture, transportation, and digital infrastructure.

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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.

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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.

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Illicit Financial Flows Draining National Resources – Adedeji

He emphasized the need to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic resource mobilisation to safeguard national wealth.

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•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.
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