= Doing Business reform making it easier to do business. = Doing Business reform making it more difficult to do business.
The central bank issued a guideline in October 2008 defining the licensing, operational, and regulatory requirements for a private credit bureau.
Upgrades to the facilities at Apapa port in Lagos sped the import and export process.
An electronic company name search was introduced, which made the company registry more efficient.
Operation 30/30 increased the speed of The Lagos State Physical Planning and Development Authority, reducing the time it takes to obtain a construction permit.
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