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NCDMB Ranks Nigeria’s Most Compliant Federal Agency for HY’23
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for a second year running, secured the top position in the 2023 Half-Year Executive Order 001 Compliance Ranking, making it the most transparent and efficient federal agency in Nigeria.
The NCDMB scored a remarkable 83.06 per cent in the compliance ranking, highlighting the organization’s commitment to excellence and reaffirming its position as a consistent leader among federal agencies.
It builds upon the NCDMB’s outstanding performance in 2022 when it placed as the top performer throughout the year.
Executive Order 001 (EO1), inaugurated by former President Muhammadu Buhari on May 18, 2017, to advance transparency and efficiency in the business environment, serves as a cornerstone for establishing policies and practices conducive to business operations. This is of particular significance for nascent start-ups and emerging enterprises as the Order dismantles bureaucratic hindrances and strengthens opportunities for players.
The report, curated by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), is predicated on a weighted composite of scores assessing the execution of efficiency and transparency directives.
PEBEC elucidates that an agency’s performance is an amalgamation of its Efficiency and Transparency measures, weighted at 70 per cent and 30 per cent of the overall score, respectively. Furthermore, it emphasizes that ministries, departments, and agencies distinguish themselves by achieving a harmonious equilibrium between efficiency and transparency.
According to the PEBEC; efficiency, a cornerstone of this evaluation, centres on an agency’s commitment to adhering to established service delivery timelines, ensuring the expeditious and effective provision of services.
Conversely, transparency, an equally critical dimension, focuses on the existence and functionality of organizational websites and the provision of exhaustive information about timelines, costs, statutory prerequisites, and customer service contact channels.
One of the primary goals of the NCDMB is to promote the participation of indigenous companies and individuals in the oil and gas industry. This includes creating opportunities for local businesses, enhancing skills and expertise among Nigerians, and ensuring that the sector benefits the nation’s economy.
AccoNCDMB’s consistent performance in the EO1 Compliance Ranking aligns with its dedication to this mission. By streamlining processes and reducing bureaucratic obstacles, NCDMB enhances the ease of doing business for local enterprises. This, in turn, encourages the growth of indigenous companies, supporting local content initiatives by providing them with a level playing field to compete effectively.
The achievement is touted as an important trend for energy initiatives, as transparent and efficient government agencies foster a better overall business climate. It helps start-ups and existing businesses operate more smoothly, reduces the cost of doing business, and minimizes the chances of corruption which will make Nigeria more competitive globally.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A hotline number, 0800 123 5264, for Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, above the approved pump price of N739 per litre, has been released by Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
The private refiner said the number was now active nationwide, enabling consumers to promptly report violations and help maintain fair pricing across over 2,000 MRS stations.
This measure follows the refinery’s recent commencement of nationwide PMS sales at N739 per litre—a strategic intervention aimed at stabilising fuel prices and easing the financial burden on Nigerians during the festive season.
“We encourage Nigerians to avoid purchasing PMS at inflated prices when locally refined fuel is available at N739 per litre.
“Report any MRS station selling above this price by calling our hotline. Together, we can ensure that the benefits of this price reduction reach every consumer,” the company stated in a statement.
The organisation stressed its mission to deliver affordable, high-quality fuel while safeguarding national economic interests, reaffirming its commitment to steady supply, backed by a guaranteed daily output of 50 million litres, and warned against attempts to create artificial scarcity or manipulate supply.
Regulatory authorities have been urged to remain vigilant and take decisive action against unpatriotic practices.
By refining locally at scale, Dangote Refinery is reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imports, conserving foreign exchange, stabilising the Naira, and strengthening energy security. This initiative represents a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward sustainable energy solutions and economic recovery.
The refinery also issued a stern warning against attempts by unscrupulous operators to create artificial scarcity in response to the price reduction, calling on government agencies to act decisively.
“Any attempt to create artificial scarcity or manipulate supply to frustrate recent price reductions is unpatriotic and unacceptable. We urge regulatory authorities to remain vigilant and take firm action against such practices, especially during this critical festive period,” the statement added.
Consumers were advised to resist purchasing fuel at inflated prices when cheaper, high-quality alternatives are readily available.
By Bon Peters
The Airport Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) at Omagwa Rivers State has praised the Customs Area Controller for Customs Area 1 Command, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku.
At the end-of-the-year party attended by stakeholders, including the leader of the association’s chapter, Mr Charles Onyema, said the customs officer has done well in stakeholder engagement and trade facilitation.
At the event held last Friday, he said his association has been enjoying a very cordial relationship with other organisation in the ecosystem.
“You can see what is happening today, everybody is working together and our operations here are seamless,” he noted.
He stated that apart from creating a very robust business environment for his members and other stakeholders to operate, he has taken a decision to build and commission a befitting ANLCA Secretariat which would be completed soon and be commissioned by the ANLCA national president, Mr Emenike Nwokeoji.
The ANLCA chapter chief said since “Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku assumed office at Customs Area 1, Port Harcourt Command, it has been a different ball game, facilitating trade and increasing Revenue generation.”
“I remember I told her she was a mother during her maiden visit to the airport.
“You know when you have a woman in charge of an affair, food will not lack, compassion will not lack and motherly love will not lack.
“She is very wonderful in stakeholder engagement, revenue generation and trade facilitation,” Mr Onyema enthused.
Projecting into the future, Mr. Onyema said the year 2026 would be better for his members, adding that he has advised them on financial discipline which he said would help them during the trying period.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The federal government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day respectively.
The government also declared Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year celebration.
The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
According to the statement, the Minister urged Nigerians to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility and sacrifice associated with the birth of Jesus Christ.
Mr Tunji-Ojo also called on citizens, irrespective of faith or ethnicity, to use the festive season to pray for peace, improved security and national progress.
He further advised Nigerians to remain law-abiding and security-conscious during the celebrations, while wishing them a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Business Post reports that on these public holidays – the foreign exchange market, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), as well as the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange will not open to trade.
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