The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group has restated its commitment to expanding its pan-African presence as it continues to grow beyond Nigerian borders. This came during the Group’s Half-Year …
The rising cost of transporting goods across West Africa is putting pressure on Nigerian exporters and casting doubt on the feasibility of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. …
Tensions are rising on the global economic stage as China has come out in defence of the BRICS alliance, saying the group is not seeking confrontation, following threats by former …
The Senior Executive Vice President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Denys Denya, has warned that new threats are emerging against Africa’s development and economic independence, similar to the resistance …
Africa is preparing to enter a new phase of digital transformation through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), aiming to access a digital trade market worth $712 billion by …
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has called on African countries to take advantage of emerging global trade shifts by strengthening regional value chains and reviewing their exposure to international markets. …
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has raised a strong alarm against the federal government’s “Buy Made in Nigeria Policy.” The policy, according to NECA, directly violates the protocols of …
Kenya recorded its lowest trade deficit in four years in the first quarter of 2025, helped by rising exports and falling fuel costs. The trade gap between imports and exports …
Nigeria has been ranked third among Africa’s top ten manufacturing countries, according to a recent report by a leading business information platform for entrepreneurs and investors across the continent. The …
LAGOS, Nigeria – Stakeholders have stressed the urgent need for massive infrastructure development across Africa to drive sustainable economic growth, job creation, and industrial competitiveness. This position was made known …