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Continued closure of borders, hurting Nigerian economy – MAN
The continued closure of land borders by the Federal Government is counterproductive to the Nigerian economy, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has warned.
President of MAN, Ahmed Mansur, who stated this on Thursday, urged the FG to reopen the borders to ease the economic difficulties facing Nigerian traders and other people.
“There is a definite urgency to reopen the borders and re-establish that the normal protocol and normal trade treaties continue to take place because it is in our interest,” he said.
Nigeria had in August 2019 closed its land borders to curtail illegal importation of drugs, small arms and agricultural products into country from neighbouring West African nations.
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, recently said the nation’s land borders may be reopened soon.
According to the MAN president, one year is enough time to address the reasons for the border closure.
He said some Nigerian manufacturers exporting goods through the land borders may permanently lose their market share in the West Africa sub-region with continued border closure.
Mansur, who spoke while featuring on a television programme in Lagos, however, stressed on the need for a regulatory framework to ensure the safe reopening of the borders.
“We are aware that the border closure is a two-way thing; it affects us and it also affects our neighbours. Since the closure last year August, our (West African) neighbours have recognised the futility of what they were doing and the need to respect agreements.
“There may be need to put in place further arrangements to ensure that the purposes with which the borders were closed are not defeated,” he submitted.
Mansur said his association has been in constant dialogue with the Office of the National Security Adviser, ministries of trade and finance as well as various Nigerian agencies including the Nigeria Customs Service, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Standards Organisation of Nigeria, amongst others.
“Many of the agencies have been looking inward to see what they can do to improve their operations. For instance, we are aware that the Customs Services is now introducing more computerised systems for import control. I believe the agencies are rising to the occasion.
“I believe that the issues that necessitated the border closure in the first instance have significantly been ameliorated and under such circumstances, it is counterproductive to continue to keep the borders closed.”
Business
Tron Founder joins Trump-backed crypto project, invests $30m
Tron Founder joins Trump-backed crypto project, invests $30m
Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron Blockchain has joined the World Liberty Financial project as an advisor after investing $30 million into the project.
The World Liberty Financial project is backed by the Donald Trump family and aims to become a leading crypto project in the global crypto space.
Justin Sun joined the project as an advisor after purchasing $30 million worth of WLFI tokens making him the largest shareholder in the project.
The development was announced via the official X page of the World Liberty Financial project welcoming the Crypto founder to the project.
“Exciting Announcement!
We’re honored to welcome @justinsuntron as an advisor to World Liberty Financial (WLFI)! Justin is the founder of @TRONDAO an advisor to @HTX_Global, and a supporter of @BitTorrent
. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, he recently won Sotheby’s auction for the iconic banana artwork.
#TRON is among the world’s top 10 cryptocurrencies and one of the largest public blockchains. Justin’s insights and experience will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and grow. Welcome to the team, Justin!” WLFI tweeted
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Justin Sun’s $30 million investment in the project boosted the sales traffic of its native token raising it from $21 million to $53 million.
The increased inflow of capital into the project better positions the project to achieve its goals which include a stablecoin-focused credit card and infrastructure enhancement.
Justin Sun brings onboard his wealth of experience as the founder of one of the Top 10 blockchains in the industry by market cap and his advisory role at HTX and BitTorrent.
Sun’s previous track record of bold investments and innovation is expected to be a huge boost to the WLFI project.
The WLFI gig is another feather to the hat of Justin Sun as he expands his activities in the crypto space. The Tron founder recently purchased a 6.3 million NFT art in a bid to revive a stagnant sector.
The World Liberty Financial project is backed by Donald Trump’s family and it looks to promote the mass adoption of Defi and stablecoins. This project aligns with the Donald Trump pro-crypto mantra and has all the credibility a project of that status needs.
Tron Founder joins Trump-backed crypto project, invests $30m
Auto
Toyota By CFAO showcases latest Land Cruiser Prado, others at P’Harcourt Open Day
Toyota By CFAO showcases latest Land Cruiser Prado, others at P’Harcourt Open Day
Toyota By CFAO, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Nigeria, has commenced a three-day special display of the latest new Toyota models from the company at an Open Day organised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for residents of the city and its surrounding areas.
The Toyota By CFAO Open Day holds from Tuesday, November 26 to Thursday, November 28, 2024, according to a statement by the company.
The event running from 9am to 5pm each day is taking place at the auto company’s showroom located at 184B, Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout, Port Harcourt.
It discloses that the exciting event will feature the highly anticipated 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, one of Toyota’s flagship models, alongside a range of other exceptional vehicles tailored for the Nigerian market.
This, it notes, is an exclusive opportunity for attendees to explore the latest in automotive excellence, discover new vehicle options, and benefit from Toyota By CFAO’s End of Year Bonanza.
General Manager of CFAO Mobility Port Harcourt, Julius Fasetire, encourages all residents to “come witness history in motion as we proudly unveil the All-New 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado.
“Be among the first to explore this remarkable masterpiece and discover our full range of Toyota vehicles. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience automotive excellence and enjoy a free diagnostic check for your Toyota vehicle!”
The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has already generated excitement across the country, following its recent unveilings in Lagos and Abuja.
The product is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after sports utility vehicles in Nigeria, appealing to both corporate and individual buyers.
With over 11.3 million units sold globally in more than 170 countries, the Land Cruiser Prado is renowned for its rugged off-road capabilities and comfort for everyday driving.
The firm says this year’s model comes in two distinctive editions – the Limited Edition (First Edition) and the Adventure Edition – both equipped with a 2.4L turbocharged gasoline engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, ensuring superior performance both on and off the road.
Toyota By CFAO also says it ensures that genuine parts and a comprehensive 3-year/100,000 kilometre warranty are available for all customers.
In addition to the Land Cruiser Prado, the event will showcase a variety of other popular Toyota models including the Belta, Rumion, RAV4, Camry, and Hiace.
The Open Day, it stresses, promises to be a must-attend event for anyone interested in exploring the world of Toyota vehicles, from luxury to practicality, and experiencing firsthand the future of automotive technology.
The company says more details about the rich offering of Toyota in the Nigeria market can be obtained from https://www.toyotabycfao.ng/.
Business
Nigeria’s foreign reserves in marginal increase, now $40.88bn
Nigeria’s foreign reserves in marginal increase, now $40.88bn
Nigeria’s foreign reserves rose to $40.88 billion as of November 21, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said.
Cardoso disclosed this on Tuesday at a press conference after the Monetary Policy Committee’s 298th meeting in Abuja.
He said the external reserves grew from $40.06 billion at the end of October to $40.88 billion in November.
The amount represents an increase of $82 million or 2.05 per cent in 21 days.
“The external reserves rose marginally to 40.88 billion as of 21 November 2024, from 40.06 billion at the end of October 2024, available to finance 17 months of imports,” he said.
However, from the apex bank’s website, the increase in Nigeria’s foreign reserves showed $40.27 billion on November 22.
Cardoso also said, “The process of getting us where we are in terms of reserves has been a long one”.
“It is a clear indication that the policies we have put in place are certainly yielding fruits,” he added.
“However, and it’s very important to make a distinction here and to reiterate the fact that reserves are there for a multiplicity of different purposes, not least of which is to create buffers in the event of unanticipated shocks.
“So they are not there to simply whittle away. They are there to be used to more or less defend yourself where that becomes necessary
“And when we talk about shocks that are not anticipated, I think we can see how the global economies are.”
Cardoso also said the bank would continue to intensify efforts to stabilise the currency and prices.
The CBN governor said, “The currency has been stable compared to what it was in June”.
But he said for the value of the country’s currency to be stable, there must be increased exports and diversification of the economy.
Cardoso said diaspora remittance had increased due to policies put in place.
He commended those in the diaspora for helping the country accomplish over $600 million in remittances.
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