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 …
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Afreximbank Launches $3bn Credit Line to Support Fuel Imports Across Africa, Caribbean
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched a $3 billion revolving credit facility to help buyers across Nigeria, Africa, and the Caribbean access refined petroleum products from within the continent. …
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Trump’s Tariff War Shakes African Economies, Sparks Fresh Push for Trade Alternatives
The recent trade decision by United States President Donald Trump is now causing serious economic pressure across Africa. President Trump, under his “Liberation Day” trade policy, has introduced fresh tariffs …
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Nigerian Fashion Industry Attracts Global Attention As Local Production Rises
Stakeholders in the fashion sector say Nigeria is on the verge of a major fashion industry boom, as global investors and designers begin to show serious interest in the country’s …
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Experts Say Nigeria Must Boost Production to Benefit from AfCFTA Tariff Removal
Economic experts have warned that Nigeria must increase local production and industrialisation if it wants to truly benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, which offers a …
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Nigerian Ports, Shippers’ Council Call for Better Public-Private Efforts to Fix Port Problems
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have again raised concerns over the poor state of the country’s seaports. They are now calling for stronger cooperation …
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Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria are raising fresh concerns over their inability to restock goods in malls and retail outlets, pointing to regulatory hurdles, inflation, access to credit, …