Thursday, June 18, 2026

AFCFTA

June 9, 2026

FG strengthening AfCFTA market access initiatives, advancing export competitiveness, says minister

The minister commended the committee members for their commitment to advancing Nigeria’s implementation of the continental trade agreement.

Jumoke Oduwole
April 29, 2026

UN chief advocates reform to address Africa’s $1.6 trillion financial gap

UN chief advocates reform to address Africa’s $1.6 trillion financial gap

Antonio Guterres
February 20, 2026

ECA urges African leaders to prioritise health sovereignty

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has urged African leaders to prioritise health sovereignty as a core economic strategy to reduce reliance on external aid.

Economic Commission for Africa
February 16, 2026

AU leaders push for full ratification of AMA treaty

The AU has renewed pressure on the remaining 24 member states to ratify AMA to safeguard the continent against substandard and falsified medical products.

AU leaders
January 1, 2026

FG strengthened AfCFTA implementation in 2025: Minister

Ms Oduwole said that Nigeria became the first state party to publish a five-year review of AfCFTA implementation.

Jumoke Oduwole
November 10, 2025

Rwanda signs MoU with KACCIMA to strengthen economic ties

Mr Bazivamo noted that Nigerian investors had played an important role in Rwanda’s economic transformation.

Nigerian and Rwandan flags
October 19, 2025

BACCIMA lauds customs, security agencies over reduction of checkpoints on Lagos -Badagry expressway

The federal government, on October 14, approved only two checkpoints on Lagos-Seme border expressway.

October 9, 2025

Tuggar urges stronger policy–research collaboration

Foreign affairs minister Yusuf Tuggar has called for stronger collaboration between Nigeria’s policy and research institutions to ensure evidence-based policymaking.

Foreign affairs minister Yusuf Tuggar
September 13, 2025

Trade, investment crucial to Africa’s growth, says presidential aide

Mr Dare said that Mr Tinubu’s agenda placed emphasis on trade-led growth, industrialisation.

Sunday Dare
July 21, 2025

Nigeria, Egypt strengthen trade ties

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, revealed that trade between both countries grew from $187 million in 2023 to $315 million in 2024.

Yusuf Tuggar and others at the Nigeria-Egypt Business Forum