Tag African Continental Free Trade Area

VP Shettima Returns to Nigeria After Attending WEF

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after his engagements at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President, made this known…

UAE Giants Drive Africa’s Port Revolution

THE UAE’s AD Ports Group and DP World are leading a significant push to transform Africa’s port infrastructure, demonstrating an insatiable appetite for expansion on the continent. Together, these global port operators are reshaping African maritime logistics with ambitious investments…

Nigeria to Lead $7.7trn Global Halal Market – Shettima

VICE-President Kashim Shettima has expressed the determination of the country to become number one hub of opportunities in the global halal economy. Shettima stated this on Wednesday during the Halal Economy Stakeholders Engagement Programme held at the Banquet Hall of…

AfCFTA Fuels Growth in African Automotive Industry

A TRANSFORMATIVE shift is occurring in the African automotive industry as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) begins to take effect, creating new opportunities for growth and investment across the continent. The automotive sector, valued at $30.44bn in 2021,…