By opening this new office in the heart of the business district in Dubai, it provides the opportunity for companies with a desire to do business in the vast Nigerian and the Arab Gulf markets to physically visit and meet with high-level members of the NAGCC face-to-face.

This will significantly enhance trust and confidence by meeting with senior individuals who have the ability to provide knowledgeable guidance, market intelligence, expertise and most importantly the right contacts. This will assist potential investors in navigating an unfamiliar terrain in the most populous country and largest African market Nigeria and the Gulf States.

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The unveiling was graced by several dignitaries including;

• H.E. Amb. Zubairu Dada, Hon. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Nigeria.
• H.E. Mohammed Dansanta Rimi, Nigeria’s Ambassador to the UAE.
• H.E. Dr. Fahad Al Taffaq – the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria,
• Amb. Tayyibat  Atinuke Mohammed, Nigeria’s Consul-General to the UAE,
• NAGCC President Mahmood Ahmadu
• Shaikh Abdulrahman Saif Al Sharqi alongside other VIP’S.

The NAGCC is a model investment association dedicated to the development of prosperous business relationships and economic contacts between Nigeria and the Arabian Gulf. The NAGCC board is made up of leading entrepreneurs who enjoy excellent business relations in Nigeria and the Arabian Gulf Countries.

The objectives of the NAGCC are to promote trade and investments in Nigeria and the Arabian Gulf States, to facilitate excellent economic relations between Nigerian and Arabian Gulf companies, and to provide trade information and business consultancy services to its clients and other potential partners.

For more information please email: info@nigeriaarabgulf.com

Article contributed by;

Charles Ajayi-Khiran

Inspirational leadership speaker

Corporate trainer & Consultant

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The World Expo is holding for the first time in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. It is the largest event ever staged in the Arab World Participants is expected from over 192 countries.

More than 25 million visitors are expected in the six months of the Expo

Put together by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment & Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission. In collaboration with the Nigerian Arabian Gulf Chamber of Commerce.

Explore and Experience Nigeria – Forums offer:

• Innovations
• Networking
• New Business Opportunities
• Sessions on FDI

Invest in Nigeria Forums

• Roundtable Sessions
•  Workshops
• Networking Receptions
• Film Demo on Nigeria’s Investment Climate, etc

Benefits

• Participate in High Net Worth Networking & Investment Forums
• Engage Nigerian Business Leaders
• Meet Top Government Delegates & Business Visitors

ARE YOU IN ANY OF THESE SECTORS/INDUSTRIES?

Agriculture. Agritech. Fintech. Education. ICT. Aviation. Rail.  Maritime. Automobile. Energy. Renewable Energy. Petroleum & Gas. Manufacturing. Construction. eHealth. Telecommunications.

Expo 2020 – The Largest International Exhibitions Holds in Dubai

The World Expo is the largest international exhibition on the planet that takes place every five years. In 2021, the event will be held in Dubai, UAE from October 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022.

The World Expo is holding for the first time in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. It is the largest event ever staged in the Arab World Participants is expected from over 192 countries.

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More than 25 million visitors are expected in the six months of the Expo

Put together by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment & Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission. In collaboration with the Nigerian Arabian Gulf Chamber of Commerce.

Explore and Experience Nigeria – Forums offer:

• Innovations
• Networking
• New Business Opportunities
• Sessions on FDI

Invest in Nigeria Forums

• Roundtable Sessions
•  Workshops
• Networking Receptions
• Film Demo on Nigeria’s Investment Climate, etc

Benefits

• Participate in High Net Worth Networking & Investment Forums
• Engage Nigerian Business Leaders
• Meet Top Government Delegates & Business Visitors

ARE YOU IN ANY OF THESE SECTORS/INDUSTRIES?

Agriculture. Agritech. Fintech. Education. ICT. Aviation. Rail.  Maritime. Automobile. Energy. Renewable Energy. Petroleum & Gas. Manufacturing. Construction. eHealth. Telecommunications.

Source – dailytrust.com

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The Dubai office is aimed at providing easy and seamless money transfer services to the African expatriates residing in Dubai and one of the first African fin-tech startups to enter Dubai and the Middle East.

Founded in 2013 and licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Innovate 1 Pay provides international money transfer, wholesale foreign exchange management, distribution of foreign currency and other payment services.

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With offices in Abuja and Kano, the exclusive distributor of foreign currency to Bureau de Change operators in northern Nigeria. It also provides currency services to travelers at major international airports in Nigeria.

According to estimates, by 2040 Africa will surpass India and China to be the biggest job market.

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Meanwhile Dubai, as a symbol of its friendly relationships with African nations, has reformed its visa procedures for African nationals. The renewed visa process has increased the number of African immigrants who come to UAE in search of good jobs.

Innovate 1 Pay chairman, Mahmoud Ahmadu said, “With the maturing of financial markets in Africa, we have expanded our presence to a total of 56 countries currently, and with the promise that the new UAE visa regime holds for African professionals, we believe the prospects for growth in addressing this demographic is very promising indeed.”

“Africa is currently the second fastest-growing continent after Asia, and we are looking at average GDP growth of 5 percent across the continent,” said Anthony Nwachukwu, CEO of Innovate 1 Pay. “Africa is home to 40 percent of the people in the world, who lack access to banking services.

Source – https://innovation-village.com

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The retreat was reportedly sponsored by a firm known as  SW-Global.

In a statement sent to our correspondent yesterday by Head, Corporate Affairs of CRFFN, Mrs Uromta Chinyere, the move was part of the Registrar, Barr Samuel Nwakohu’s one-year strategic plan for the Council in interfacing with key stakeholders on Ease-of-Doing Business.

Barr. Nwakohu disclosed that the journey of Education and Training of Freight Forwarding practitioners which he described as a critical element for speedy development of the sub-sector had started. He vowed that he would leave no stone unturned in enhancing the knowledge base of Freight Forwarders and his staffers for efficient service delivery and improved revenue generation for the country.

In his lecture at the training titled “Roles and Responsibilities of CRFFN and its legal Framework”, Barrister Mayaki of KWO Chambers stated that CRFFN is at threshold of development of Freight Forwarding industry in Nigeria, hence it should serve as a stimulant to Nigeria’s industrialization and trade agenda.

He also urged the Council to work towards the establishment of an independent Tribunal alongside independent prosecutors for exclusive jurisdiction.

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In his speech during his lecture titled “Overview of Governance in Council, Board and Top Management interface” Mr. Chinedu Eboh of Kolo Baldwin Consulting Ltd outlined such factors as transparency, accountability, consensus, orientation and inclusive participation of all concerned, amongst others as panacea for the accomplishment of Good Corporate Governance.

In the same vein, the Vice Chairman of the Governing Council, Chief Henry Njoku, in his lecture captioned “Teamwork as Instrument for CRFFN’s Sustainable development’ revealed that for a rapid and sustainable progress to be achieved, the Council must imbibe the culture of teamwork, geared towards professionalism, not just as instrument but also as a mantra for performance.

He restated that the cultivation of the spirit of teamwork, by the leadership of the Council would pave way for a collective rebuilding, injection of new ideas that will reposition the freight forwarding industry and would, in turn, reduce unhealthy rivalry, altercation, envy and acrimony amongst staff and management of the Council.

In his closing remarks at the occasion the Chairman of CRFFN Governing Council, Alhaji Abubakar Tsanni urged all board members to close rank in efforts to move the Council forward.

Source: http://nigeriamaritime360.com

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