Nigeria Ratifies WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

Nigeria has made the list of World Trade Organization (WTO) members to approve the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), which is expected to reduce trade costs by over 14% for low-income countries and more than 13% for upper middle-income countries by restructuring the flow of trade across borders.

The TFA contains a series of measures for expediting the movement, release and clearance of goods, including goods in transit across borders.

Besides Nigeria, other African countries that have approved the TFA are; Botswana, Niger, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Zambia, Lesotho, Mali, Senegal, Swaziland, Gabon, Ghana and Mozambique.

President Buhari Regrets Accidental Bombing In Borno, Condoles With Families Of The Dead

President Muhammadu Buhari has received with deep sadness and regret, the accidental bombing of a civilian community in Rann, Borno State, by the Nigerian Air Force, engaged in the final phase of mopping up insurgents in the North-east.

President Buhari condoles with families of the dead, wishes the wounded divine succour, leading to full recovery, and sympathizes with the Borno State government.

The President pledges federal help for the state government in attending to “this regrettable operational mistake,” and pleads for calm, even as he prays God to grant repose to the souls of the dead.

FEMI ADESINA
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
January 17, 2017

Source: Aso Rock Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari Proceeds On Vacation

President Muhammadu Buhari leaves for the United Kingdom today on a short leave, which is part of his annual vacation. He is expected to resume work on February 6, 2017.

During the vacation, the President Buhari will also undergo routine medical check-ups.

In line with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the President of the Senate, and Speaker, House of Representatives, have been duly communicated.

While away, the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, will perform the functions of the Office of the President.

FEMI ADESINA
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
January 19, 2017.

Source: Aso Rock Villa