THE Federal Government has inaugurated Nigeria-East/Southern Africa Market Intelligence Tool (MIT), to strengthen trade leadership and accelerate Nigeria’s trade competitiveness under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister, Trade, Industry and Investment, while inaugurating the MIT,…
ASK any traveller about moving across Africa, and you will likely hear about high costs, indirect routes, and unpredictable schedules. These challenges expose the urgent need for deeper economic integration and seamless connectivity across the continent. AfCFTA: a game-changer for…
THE African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is gaining momentum, with 48 nations officially ratifying the agreement, paving the way for deeper economic integration across the continent. According to AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene, trade among 19 African nations under the framework is…
THE Africa Business Forum 2025 concluded on Monday with a resounding call for action to activate regional value chains and harness the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for economic growth. Hosted at the Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Africa Hall, the forum…
THE Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the AfCFTA Secretariat have formalised a strategic partnership to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Africa Business Forum (ABF 2025) in…
GHANAIAN President John Dramani Mahama has called on African nations to significantly ramp up investments in infrastructure in order to accelerate the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agenda. Speaking at the 2025 Africa Prosperity Dialogue on Saturday, Mahama emphasised that the…
AFRICA’S energy sector is primed for significant growth, bolstered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a landmark trade agreement reshaping the continent’s economic landscape. According to Reuters, the continent’s most electrified nations, including South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, and Ghana,…
THE African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the world’s largest free trade agreement by country participation, is beginning to take shape despite the initial hurdles of integrating 54 nations. The AfCFTA spans a market of 1.3 billion people and represents…
THE Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has expressed disappointment over South Africa’s reluctance to ratify the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a crucial tool designed to cut trade costs and enhance the…
