Tuesday, July 7, 2026

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

June 30, 2026

FG seeks faster AfCFTA implementation to boost industrialisation, digital trade

Ms Oduwole pledged that Nigeria would work withmember states to ensure AfCFTA becomes Africa’s engine of growth, industrialisation and shared prosperity.

Jumoke Oduwole
June 29, 2026

FG urges states to leverage AfCFTA for growth

The minister described AfCFTA as a key component of the President Bola Tinubu administration.

Jumoke Oduwole
June 25, 2026

Nigeria seeks partnerships to build world-class steel industry

The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, has called for collaboration with industry stakeholders to build a world-class steel industry.

Steel industry in Nigeria
June 16, 2026

Afreximbank earns BBB+ investment grade rating from S&P

S&P Global Ratings has assigned the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) a BBB+ investment-grade rating.

Afreximbank building
June 12, 2026

AU Commission, Agenda 2063 mission deepen partnership on peace, digital innovation

She said the mission remained committed to leveraging technology, community engagement, and strategic partnerships to address Africa’s most pressing challenges.

African Union
January 22, 2026

Most of Nigeria’s “food baskets” are security-challenged, Shettima tells WEF delegates

Mr Shettima said the federal government no longer treats food security as a narrow agricultural concern.

Vice President Kashim Shettima
November 5, 2025
Nigeria/China flags
October 21, 2025

Kwara community recounts challenges of impassable roads before govt intervention

Mr AbdulRazaq said the development would significantly boost Nigeria’s economy and strengthen regional trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Kwara State
August 15, 2025

FG, WTO partner to boost Nigeria’s economic growth

The meeting marks a crucial step towards a brighter economic future for the country.

Okonjo-Iweala and Wale Edun
June 18, 2025

UN CAF urges lifting of visa barriers, travel restrictions to promote intra-African tourism

Mr Sikumba noted that promoting intra-African tourism requires addressing key challenges,

Map of Africa