The latest decision to maintain the current policy stance followed a thorough assessment of the balance of risks.
At least 17 shops were destroyed following a blaze that swept through Sabo Market in the Ikorodu area of Lagos early Tuesday.
The federal government says it will sustain growth in non-oil exports by promoting value addition, expanding markets and improving export competitiveness.
Civil servants have urged the federal government to immediately pay the outstanding two months of the N35,000 wage award.
Transport stakeholders say the federal government’s reduction in vehicle import duties has provided modest relief but is yet to transform the transport sector.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the U.S. 50 per cent trade tariff, saying it violates the free trade agreement between Canada, America, and Mexico.
Scoular employees communicated about shipments and bribes. In total, Scoular authorised bribes of more than $400,000 and avoided fees and costs of more than $6.5 million.
The Nigerian stock market gained N1.756 trillion on Monday, driven by sustained buying in banking, insurance and industrial stocks.
The tariffs will take effect 30 days after signing.
The Abia government says it has partnered the Standard Organisation of Nigeria to prepare local entrepreneurs for exports and tackle counterfeit and substandard products.
