Nigeria’s N34 Trillion Import Duty Waivers Trigger Calls for Probe as Economists Warn of Revenue Risks

Nigeria’s import duty waiver policy has come under renewed scrutiny after the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) disclosed that import duty exemption certificates approved by the Federal Government reached an estimated N34 trillion in 2025—a figure that has sparked concerns over fiscal sustainability, transparency, and public accountability. The disclosure has prompted economists and financial experts to […]

US Tariffs: Japan Intensifies Efforts for Exemption

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reaffirmed on Tuesday that Japan will strongly advocate for an exemption from the U.S. auto tariffs. He assured that necessary measures would be implemented to protect the economy and safeguard jobs. Japan Faces Economic Risk from U.S. Tariffs Japan could experience a significant economic impact from the proposed 25% tariff […]