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Transparent tax system crucial to grow businesses – LCCI

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has emphasised that the effective and transparent implementation of the Tax Reform Act is crucial for simplifying compliance, easing the burden on productive businesses, and expanding the tax base without hindering economic growth. The Chamber urged the Federal Government to ensure the Act is fully implemented. In a […]

How FG can avoid recession in 2023 - LCCI
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LCCI elects Leye Kupoluyi as new president

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has elected Mr. Leye Kupoluyi as its new President and Chairman of Council. The announcement was officially made on Thursday by Dr. Chinyere Almona, Director General of LCCI, during the chamber’s 137th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos. Kupoluyi’s appointment comes following the completion of Mr. Gabriel Idahosa’s […]

LCCI to launch innovation hub for startups, SMEs in Lagos
Economy

LCCI projects positive 2025 economic year-end amid reforms

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has projected that the Nigerian economy will end this year on a positive note if the current economic reform efforts of the Federal Government are sustained. The President of the LCCI, Gabriel Idahosa, expressed this optimism yesterday in Lagos during a media briefing on the state of the […]

LCCI to launch innovation hub for startups, SMEs in Lagos
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LCCI urges customs to halt 4% FOB levy

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the Nigeria Customs Service to immediately halt the enforcement of the four per cent Free-on-Board levy, warning that the charge raises import costs, undermines competitiveness, and weakens investor confidence. In a statement on Monday, LCCI Director-General, Dr Chinyere Almona, expressed concern that Customs continues to […]

LCCI to launch innovation hub for startups, SMEs in Lagos
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LCCI calls for transparent administration of tax incentives

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has emphasized the need for effective implementation of the newly enacted Nigeria Tax Reform Act 2025 to spur industrialization in the country. According to LCCI President Gabriel Idahosa, the Act offers a bold opportunity to strengthen the social contract between the government and citizens through enhanced revenue mobilization, […]

LCCI to launch innovation hub for startups, SMEs in Lagos
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LCCI to launch innovation hub for startups, SMEs in Lagos

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry will on Monday inaugurate a new Innovation Hub in Lagos aimed at nurturing startups and supporting small and medium-scale enterprises across Nigeria. Speaking on Friday during the chamber’s 2025 Members’ Day in Lagos, Ladi Smith, Chairman of Research and Advocacy at LCCI, said the hub is designed to […]

LCCI warns FG on rising debt
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Boost petrol exports to curb inflation, LCCI tells FG

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the Federal Government to boost local crude oil refining and expand petrol exports to curb inflation and strengthen the naira. This was disclosed in an interview by the President of the LCCI, Gabriel Idahosa, on Saturday, according to The PUNCH. Idahosa stated that the N54.99 […]

How FG can avoid recession in 2023 - LCCI
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2025: LCCI predicts transformative growth for Nigeria

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry forecasts significant economic growth for Nigeria in 2025, contingent on the formulation and execution of decisive policies to tackle persistent economic challenges. This was disclosed by the LCCI President, Mr. Gabriel Idahosa, in the chamber’s New Year statement, which assessed Nigeria’s economic performance in 2024 and outlined projections […]

LCCI warns FG on rising debt
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LCCI reiterates demand for fixed import duty exchange rate

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry has urged the federal government to set a fixed import duty exchange rate below the market rate for at least six months. The LCCI Director-General, Dr. Chinyere Almona, made this disclosure in a chat on Monday, according to The Punch. Almona emphasized this as a necessary step for […]

How FG can avoid recession in 2023 - LCCI
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LCCI raises the alarm over FG’s $2.2bn borrowing plan

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has raised concerns over the Nigerian government’s plan to secure a $2.2 billion loan, warning that it could worsen debt sustainability issues and hamper infrastructure development. This was disclosed in a statement by the LCCI on Friday. The LCCI Director-General, Dr. Chinyere Almona, emphasized the need for Nigeria […]

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LCCI urged FIRS to adopt tech for improved operations

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the Federal Inland Revenue Service to enhance its adoption of technology to improve its operations. Speaking at the FIRS Special Day during the Lagos International Trade Fair, on the weekend, themed “Connecting Businesses, Creating Value,” LCCI President Gabriel Idahosa emphasized the importance of targeted outreach, […]

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Focus on factors causing inflation, LCCI tells CBN

By Melvin Onwubuke The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria, to pay particular attention to factors contributing to the surge in inflation, in its monetary policy decisions. This follows the statement signed by it’s Director-General. The LCCI said, the decision by the apex bank to increase the benchmark […]