SAUDI ARABIA CONFIRMS SUNDAY FOR EID AL-FITR CELEBRATION. (PHOTO).

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  Saudi Arabia Confirms Sunday For Eid Al-Fitr Celebrations The moon sighting in Saudi Arabia is currently underway to mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called upon citizens to sight the crescent moon today, March 29, 2025, which corresponds to the 29th day of Ramadan 1446 AH ¹. If the moon is sighted, Eid al-Fitr celebrations will commence on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Otherwise, the celebrations will begin on Monday, March 31, 2025. The Royal Court of Saudi Arabia typically makes the official announcement after sunset, based on reports from the Kingdom's observatories ¹. In Saudi Arabia, the moon sighting process involves local residents reporting to the nearest court if they spot the crescent moon. The Supreme Court then confirms the sighting and announces the start of Eid al-Fitr ¹.

S. O. N. SEIZES FAKE AND COUNTERFEIT GOODS WORTH OVER N20BN. (PHOTO).


 SON Seizes Fake and Counterfeit Goods Worth Over N20bn


The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has confiscated counterfeit and substandard products valued at over N20 billion, according to its Director General, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke.  


Speaking at a sensitization campaign for maritime stakeholders on Monday, Dr. Okeke—represented by Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Talatu Ethan—outlined the agency’s efforts to combat the proliferation of fake products in key sectors, including LPG gas cylinders, tires, cables, aluminum roofing sheets, and lubricants.  


“In the lubricants sub-sector, we have launched a ‘name and shame’ initiative targeting substandard manufacturers, importers, and dealers following thorough verification exercises,” he stated.  


Dr. Okeke revealed that the seized products, many of which posed serious health and safety risks, had been publicly destroyed across SON-designated dumpsites nationwide. The agency has also intensified legal actions against offenders under the SON Act of 2015.  


He called on maritime operators and other industry stakeholders to collaborate in curbing the influx of substandard goods, warning that such products endanger lives, reduce revenue, destroy jobs, and weaken local industries.  


Additionally, the SON chief highlighted the agency’s digitalization initiatives aimed at improving trade facilitation and reducing corruption. He encouraged stakeholders to adopt SON’s e-certificates and automated services, which are now integrated into the Nigeria Integrated Customs Services (NICIS) system.  


“Our goal is to make Nigeria’s market globally competitive. By embracing digitized processes and ensuring compliance with international standards, we can enhance trade facilitation and improve the ease of doing business,” Dr. Okeke concluded.


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