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Nigerian Dancer Ben Dancer Completes Seven-Day Dance Marathon, Awaits Guinness Verdict

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Nigerian dancer and choreographer Benjamin Daniel Gabriel , popularly known as Ben Dancer , has completed a remarkable seven-day dance marathon in Lagos as he seeks to set a new Guinness World Records title . The dancer ended the physically demanding challenge after dancing for 176 hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds , according to reports, taking his performance well beyond the seven-day target he initially set for himself. However, despite completing the marathon, Ben Dancer has not yet been officially declared a Guinness World Records holder. His evidence will have to go through the organisation's verification process before the record can be confirmed. Ben Dancer Goes Beyond His Seven-Day Target Ben Dancer began the endurance challenge in Lagos on September 22, with the aim of dancing continuously for seven days. His initial target was 168 hours , equivalent to seven days. But after reaching that milestone, he continued dancing for several more hours. His team said the fi...

Nigeria Plots Export Surge as China Drops Tariffs

 

In a bold economic move, Nigeria is positioning itself to take full advantage of China’s recent decision to scrap import tariffs on goods from 53 African countries, including Nigeria. This development is seen as a golden opportunity for Nigeria to boost its non-oil exports and strengthen economic ties with one of the world’s largest consumer markets.

President Bola Tinubu has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Nigeria into a net exporter to China within five years. The focus is on increasing the export of processed agricultural goods, components for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and refined oil products. This shift aims to diversify Nigeria’s export base, reduce overdependence on crude oil, and strengthen the naira.

To achieve this, the federal government is encouraging investments in agro-processing industries and improving infrastructure around the seaports. Already, non-oil exports have reportedly tripled over the last year, signaling a positive response to policy reforms and growing international demand.

However, challenges persist. Poor road networks, inefficient port systems, and regulatory hurdles continue to hinder the smooth movement of goods. Additionally, while China offers tariff-free access, Nigeria still faces high tariffs in other major markets like the United States. These obstacles could slow down the pace of export growth if not urgently addressed.

Experts have advised the Nigerian government to streamline export procedures, support small and medium-scale exporters with financing, and upgrade logistics to meet international standards. Partnerships with the private sector are also essential to meet the production scale required for consistent export delivery.

With the right policy implementation and infrastructure upgrades, Nigeria stands to benefit immensely from this new window of opportunity. The race to become a major African exporter to China is on—and Nigeria is determined not to be left behind.

Luchiinter News | June 25, 2025
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