African Continental Free Trade Area
NCS partners with NACCIMA to strengthen trade facilitation
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has renewed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to enhance trade facilitation, border management, and revenue generation across the country. The pledge was made by Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, during a courtesy visit by the newly elected […]
NEPAD, ABR Join Forces to Advance AfCFTA Goals
The NEPAD Business Group Nigeria (NBGN) has renewed its commitment to driving Africa’s economic integration by partnering with the African Business Roundtable (ABR) to fast-track the operationalisation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The collaboration, announced during a high-level forum held on the sidelines of the Afreximbank Annual Meetings 2025, is set to […]
AfCFTA Fund Backs Telecel with $10m Boost
In a groundbreaking move that signals the operational rollout of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund, a senior secured amortising loan worth $10 million has been granted to Telecel Global Services Ltd. This is the Credit Fund’s first official transaction, marking a major milestone in supporting private sector growth and digital infrastructure […]
Afreximbank Targets Key Agreements to Boost Africa’s Economy at 2025 Summit
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is set to convene one of the most strategic economic gatherings on the continent this year, as it hosts the 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025) from June 25 to 27, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. This high-profile event is expected to mobilize billions of dollars in trade and investment deals, forge crucial […]
FG Seeks ECOWAS-Private Sector Collaboration
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called for strategic collaboration between the private sector and West African governments. This appeal was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, during a high-level private sector roundtable held in Lagos on Wednesday, ahead of the upcoming West Africa Economic Summit. The event, themed “United Voice: The […]