The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has cautioned the Federal Government against the planned introduction of a Tax Stamp System on excisable products, warning that the policy would worsen inflation, …
African governments have been urged to treat their upcoming national climate plans not just as environmental strategies but as opportunities to grow economies, create jobs and improve living standards across …
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched the African Trade and Distribution Company (ATDC) as part of fresh efforts to grow trade in raw materials, minerals and value-added goods across …
The Organised Private Sector (OPS) has expressed strong support for Nigeria’s successful bid to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027 in Lagos, saying it will boost trade, empower local …
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, is being widely tipped as a strong contender for the African Union Commission chairmanship in 2027, a position that rotates among Africa’s five regions. The …
Nigeria needs to urgently reposition its manufacturing sector if it hopes to compete favourably in global trade and strengthen its non-oil economy. Recent data shows that manufacturing contributed only 9.62 …
Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire are looking to strengthen their trade and investment relationship under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), but authorities in Yaoundé want a change in how …
Africa’s share of global trade is still less than three percent, and one of the biggest reasons is the persistent trade finance gap that leaves exporters struggling to invest in …
The Federal Government has launched the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy Nigeria programme, a $50 million initiative designed to train, fund, and connect women-led businesses to international markets. The …
FirstBank has announced the 2025 edition of its Agric and Export Conference, an initiative aimed at driving growth in Nigeria’s agriculture and non-oil export sectors. The event, themed “The Fundamentals …