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SON Moves To Give Made in Nigeria Shoes Quality Seals
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says it’s standard for the shoemaking industry when completed will give “Made in Nigeria” products and services, the leading edge in quality, customer satisfaction.
Mallam Farouk Salim, it’s Director-General, gave this assurance during a meeting with the stakeholders in the sector to draft a standard for shoemaking and cobbling services at its laboratory complex in Ogba, Lagos.
The Director – General, disclosed that the draft standard for shoe making and cobbling services has been initiated since 2017 but could not be presented for approval due to limited input by the stakeholders.
” The importance of stakeholders could not be overemphasized as any standard that does not elicit enough interest from stakeholders cannot meet the prerequisite due process for technical meeting and Council approval,” he said.
Salim, who was represented by Engr Timothy Abner, the Director, Training Services, noted that hopefully, consensus would be achieved from the diverse opinions raised by participants on the circulated draft as documented in the collated comments to conclude the standard.
” Technical Committees constituted by SON are responsible for articulating Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS). The Committee thus, decides what requirements are best in their general interest to determine the minimum requirements, while SON as a National Secretariat is to ensure the processes involved for obtaining the National position to align with International Best Practices based on the principles of standards development, which are Transparency, Openness, Impartiality, Consensus, Efficiency, Relevance and Consistency,” he said.
Business
Oil Rises As US Rejects Iran Proposal
Iran said it is waiting for a definitive US response to its seven-day proposal to reopen the strait and other demands, adding that it will not ease its conditions after Trump rejected Tehran’s latest plan.
Brent crude climbed above $106 per barrel on Monday, recovering losses from the previous session after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that the restoration of oil flows through the critical waterway could face further delays.
Trump also said Tehran had overplayed its hand and expects negotiations to resume this week.
Meanwhile, Iran said it is waiting for a definitive US response to its seven-day proposal to reopen the strait and other demands, adding that it will not ease its conditions after Trump rejected Tehran’s latest plan.
Elsewhere in the Middle East, tensions remain high as Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi drones heading toward Riyadh, along with a missile targeting Khamis Mushait in the south.
Alerts were also issued in Abha and Jazan, where Aramco operates energy facilities.
In the US, Trump is considering a ban on diesel exports as part of efforts to address elevated fuel prices.
Business
NGX Debuts Invest WhatsApp Channel
The channel provides investors with an additional, convenient way to participate in public offers.
Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has expanded access to its NGX Invest platform with the launch of a WhatsApp subscription channel.
The channel provides investors with an additional, convenient way to participate in public offers.
Investors can begin the subscription process by sending “Invest” to NGX Invest on WhatsApp at +234 812 731 9521.
They can then follow the prompts to view eligible offers and complete the required subscription steps without downloading a separate application.
As part of the process, investors will select a stockbroker through whom their application will be processed, ensuring that brokers remain an integral part of the investment journey.
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SEC Highlights Focus of National Capital Market Conference 2026
The conference will be declared open by the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that its forthcoming National Capital Market Conference 2026 will be used to officially launch the Nigerian Capital Market Master Plan 2.0 (NCMMP), and the National Savings Scheme, among other activities.
The conference will be declared open by the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, and hosted by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Professor Taiwo Oyedele.
In a statement , SEC Director -General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, disclosed that the conference scheduled for 19 October, in Abuja, will bring together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to discuss strategic initiatives aimed at further deepening the Nigerian capital market, enhancing domestic resource mobilization, strengthening investor participation, and supporting sustainable economic growth and national development.
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