The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigeria to increase local production and strengthen backward integration as key steps toward becoming Africa’s leading manufacturing hub. He said …
Artificial intelligence will play a central role in determining the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area and shaping the future of cross-border commerce across the continent, according to …
Afreximbank has restated its strong commitment to increasing intra-African trade, supporting industrial growth, and strengthening value-chain development under the African Continental Free Trade Area. The bank said it will continue …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the Federal Government’s ongoing trade reforms, including the unification of the exchange rate, removal of fuel subsidy, and continued port modernisation, were introduced …
Nigeria’s overreliance on imported medical products has again come under scrutiny as the Federal Government revealed that the country imports about 99 per cent of its medical devices, 70 per …
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced plans to launch a major whitepaper designed to accelerate Africa’s economic development through improved financial systems, strategic partnerships, and sustainable growth initiatives. …
Rwanda is moving to strengthen its position as a logistics hub in East Africa by investing heavily in transport projects along Lake Kivu. The projects, which include the construction of …
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 …