India-Africa trade tops $100 billion as business leaders push for stronger investment links
August 3, 2026 Trade between India and Africa has surpassed $100 billion, reflecting the strengthening economic partnership between the two regions. The milestone was highlighted at the India Africa Entrepreneurship Forum (IAEF) Summit in Cape Town, which brought together entrepreneurs, investors, government officials and business leaders to promote trade, investment and business collaboration. Held at […]
Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon Customs move to modernise borders, boost AfCFTA Trade
August 3, 2026 The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, alongside the Customs administrations of Benin Republic and Cameroon, has taken a major step towards strengthening regional border management and accelerating intra-African trade following a high-level benchmarking mission to the Beitbridge Border Post between Zimbabwe and South Africa The five-day mission, organised with the support of the […]
Reps move to domesticate AfCFTA, advance 13 commerce bills to boost trade, digital economy
August 3, 2026 The House of Representatives has begun legislative consideration of 13 commerce-related bills, including the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Domestication Bill, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s commercial and trade framework. The public hearing, organised by the House Committee on Commerce, brought together representatives from government, regulatory agencies, the private sector, professional […]