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Uganda Airlines Launches Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor to Boost AfCFTA Trade for Nigerian Exporters
Uganda Airlines has launched a new air cargo corridor connecting Nigeria to East and Southern Africa, aiming to facilitate Nigerian exports into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market. …
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Africa Rallies Around Digital Trade at Inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum in Lusaka
The Inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum, held from May 8–10, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia, has set the stage for the continent’s operational phase of a unified digital single market, with …
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Akpabio, Others Say Africa Must Stop Exporting Raw Materials Without Value Addition
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has joined other key stakeholders to call on African countries to stop the practice of exporting raw materials without adding value. They said Africa must move …
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Dantsoho’s Leadership at NPA Driving Export Growth, Port Reforms
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, is gaining praise for reforms that are transforming the agency and aligning it with the Federal Government’s economic …
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Rand Merchant Bank Supports Tinubu’s Reforms, Predicts Stronger West African Trade
Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria has thrown its weight behind the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the policies are vital to driving trade and investment growth across West …
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African Union Launches New $100 Billion Agricultural Plan to Tackle Food Insecurity Across Africa
The African Union (AU) has unveiled a fresh agricultural strategy known as the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035. The new plan, launched during a …
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Rand Merchant Bank Backs Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Eyes Growth in West African Trade
Corporate and investment banking firm Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Nigeria has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying they are crucial for stimulating trade and investment across …
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Infrastructure, Poor Logistics Hindering AfCFTA Benefits for African Manufacturers – PAMA
A new report by the Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has revealed that 34 per cent of Small and Medium-scale Industries (SMIs) across Africa consider poor infrastructure and weak logistics as …
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U.S.-Africa Business Summit to Hold in Angola as Stakeholders Discuss Economic Growth and Trade Opportunities
The 17th edition of the U.S.-Africa Business Summit will hold in Luanda, the capital of Angola, from June 22 to 25, 2025. The event is expected to bring together top …