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<p>The Nigerian government has suspended the operations of Twitter after the microblogging platform deleted a controversial post by President Muhammadu Buhari. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss the impact of this decision is Muda Yusuf, Director General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry.</p>


Nigeria Twitter ban: Weighing the impact

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<p>The negative growth trajectory in Nigeria’s trade sector moderated to a contraction of 2.43 per cent in the first quarter of the year from a 3.2 per cent contraction reported in the fourth quarter of 2020. The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry says this moderation reflects the gradual positive impact of the land border reopening on the sector’s performance amid other headwinds. Muda Yusuf, Director General of LCCI joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Negative growth in Nigeria’s trade sector moderates to 2.43% in Q1

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<p>Despite Nigeria&#8217;s annual growth contracting by 1.92 per cent, the economy has shown some green shoots of recovery from the COVID-19 induced recession, with a growth of 0.11 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2020. But can this momentum be sustained in the first quarter of the year. Muda Yusuf, Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Can Nigeria’s economy sustain the growth momentum in Q1’2021?

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<p>The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry says there is a need to review Nigeria&#8217;s policy on the repatriation of export proceeds.</p>


LCCI calls for review of policy on repatriation of export proceeds

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<p>A survey by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the impact of coronavirus on the Lagos business community shows that 81 per cent of SMEs were severely affected by the pandemic. But could the coming into effect of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement offer a path to recovery for these businesses? Muda Yusuf, Director General of the LCCI joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


AfCFTA: A recovery path for Nigerian MSMEs?

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<p>The World Bank says the African Continental Free Trade Agreement is a major opportunity for African countries to diversify their exports, accelerate growth and attract foreign direct investment. So how ready is Africa to take advantage of this trade pact?  Dr. Abdu Mukhtar, AFDB&#8217;s Director of the Industrial &#038; Trade Development Department and Muda Yusuf, Director-General of the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry join CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How the AfCFTA can drive Africa’s COVID-19 recovery

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<p>Preliminary findings by the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry show that the Nigerian economy suffered an estimated 700 billion naira loss to the #ENDSARS protests. Since then, events took a strange twist with vandalism and looting across the state.  Muda Yusuf, the Director General of the LCCI joins CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor to discuss the developments.</p>


LCCI’s Muda Yusuf speaks on the fallout of #ENDSARS protests

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<p>The Lagos Chambers of Commerce of Industry has warned of the implications of Nigeria&#8217;s rising debt adding that it could reach 34 trillion naira by the end of the year. The LCCI has also called on the authorities to introduce market-driven forex management policies and frameworks. The Director-General of the LCCI, Muda Yusuf joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


LCCI: Why Nigeria should start making difficult decisions over rising debt levels

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<p>In a circular, the Central Bank of Nigeria directed that Form M for Letters of Credit, Bills for Collection and other forms of payment should only be opened in favour of the ultimate supplier of the product or service. Reacting to this directive, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry says while the policy attempts to curb abuses in the foreign exchange market, it would create more problems than it would solve. Muda Yusuf, Director-General of the LCCI joins CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole for this conversation.</p>


Assessing Nigeria’s strategy to curb foreign exchange abuse

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<p>The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the Nigerian government to address the regulatory regime stifling the growth of the courier industry.</p>


LCCI on the need to save Nigeria’s courier operators from stifling regulations

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<p>With 782 confirmed cases in Nigeria, the COVID-19 induced-lock-down is taking a toll on economic activity and particularly the Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria. Muda Yusuf, Managing Director of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry joins CNBC Africa to discuss possible options to mitigate the impact.</p>


COVID-19: How small businesses in Nigeria can mitigate the impact

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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) engaged stakeholders in Nigeria to assess the impact of the closed borders. Muda Yusuf, Director General of the LCCI joins CNBC Africa to share some insights from this engagement.</p>


LCCI on takeaways from border closure roundtable

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It is now seven days since the Lagos government state began reinforcing restrictions on the commercial use of motorcycles and rickshaws in certain areas of the state. As commuters groan from the attendant inconvenience and affected investors explore downsizing. Lagos insists it will see the enforcement through, citing security concerns among others. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Deborah Movoria reports.</p>


Weighing the impact of Lagos State’s restriction on motorcycles & rickshaws

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The Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), says the proliferation of commercial motorcycles and tricycles in Lagos state are manifestations of the shortcomings of the transportation system within the state. The statement was in reaction to the ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles in most parts of Lagos state. Muda Yusuf, Director of General of the LCCI joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


LCCI reacts to the ban on motorcycles from Nigeria’s commercial hub

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<p>Despite a continuous spike in inflation and complaints of revenue losses by businesses, Nigeria&#8217;s borders will remain closed until January 2020. CNBC Africa’s Samuel Onalaru has more on this story.</p>


Nigeria’s closed borders: Who wins?

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<p>Nigeria Customs Service has been carrying out an investigative audit to check import duty payments by automobile dealers in Lagos and Abuja. This has been received with mixed reactions. Muda Yusuf, the Director-General of LCCI joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


LCCI speaks on customs clampdown on auto dealers

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<p>A U.K court will today announce its ruling on the case of a failed gas project between Nigeria and Process and Industrial Development (P&#038;ID). A ruling in favour of P&#038;ID could empower the company to seize Nigerian foreign assets to the tune of $9.6 billion. To discuss what the implication of such verdict could mean for Nigeria’s economy are Muda Yusuf, Director General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Kayode Akindele , Partner at TIA Capital both join CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Muda Yusuf

Nigeria Twitter ban: Weighing the impact

Negative growth in Nigeria’s trade sector moderates to 2.43% in Q1

Can Nigeria’s economy sustain the growth momentum in Q1’2021?

LCCI calls for review of policy on repatriation of export proceeds

AfCFTA: A recovery path for Nigerian MSMEs?

How the AfCFTA can drive Africa’s COVID-19 recovery

LCCI’s Muda Yusuf speaks on the fallout of #ENDSARS protests

LCCI: Why Nigeria should start making difficult decisions over rising debt levels

Assessing Nigeria’s strategy to curb foreign exchange abuse

LCCI on the need to save Nigeria’s courier operators from stifling regulations

COVID-19: How small businesses in Nigeria can mitigate the impact

LCCI on takeaways from border closure roundtable

Weighing the impact of Lagos State’s restriction on motorcycles & rickshaws

LCCI reacts to the ban on motorcycles from Nigeria’s commercial hub

Nigeria’s closed borders: Who wins?

LCCI speaks on customs clampdown on auto dealers

UK court to lay down final verdict on $9.6bn P&ID case for Nigeria

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Muda Yusuf

Nigeria Twitter ban: Weighing the impact

Negative growth in Nigeria’s trade sector moderates to 2.43% in Q1

Can Nigeria’s economy sustain the growth momentum in Q1’2021?

LCCI calls for review of policy on repatriation of export proceeds

AfCFTA: A recovery path for Nigerian MSMEs?

How the AfCFTA can drive Africa’s COVID-19 recovery

LCCI’s Muda Yusuf speaks on the fallout of #ENDSARS protests

LCCI: Why Nigeria should start making difficult decisions over rising debt levels

Assessing Nigeria’s strategy to curb foreign exchange abuse

LCCI on the need to save Nigeria’s courier operators from stifling regulations

COVID-19: How small businesses in Nigeria can mitigate the impact

LCCI on takeaways from border closure roundtable

Weighing the impact of Lagos State’s restriction on motorcycles & rickshaws

LCCI reacts to the ban on motorcycles from Nigeria’s commercial hub

Nigeria’s closed borders: Who wins?

LCCI speaks on customs clampdown on auto dealers

UK court to lay down final verdict on $9.6bn P&ID case for Nigeria

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