trade and investment
Ogun courts global investors with AfCFTA prospects
Ogun State has intensified its campaign to attract global investment, with Governor Dapo Abiodun positioning the state as Nigeria’s top gateway to opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algiers, Algeria, Governor Abiodun said Ogun remains Nigeria’s foremost investment destination, backed by bold reforms, infrastructure […]
Minister pushes new funding model for agriculture
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mohammed Kyari, has urged a complete overhaul of traditional financing systems in the agricultural sector, advocating innovative funding models that can unlock the country’s full agribusiness potential and guarantee food security. Speaking at the 2025 FirstBank Agric and Export Conference in Lagos, themed “The Fundamentals of Building a […]
China’s Xi Pledges to Boost Economic Ties with Bangladesh
In a significant development, Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to deepen economic ties with Bangladesh, emphasizing the importance of strengthening bilateral trade and investment cooperation. This move is expected to further solidify China’s position as one of Bangladesh’s largest trading partners. China and Bangladesh have a long history of economic cooperation, with bilateral trade […]