Africa’s Digital Trade push gains momentum as Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker speaks at WTO-IPU Forum
Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has urged global parliamentarians to take bold legislative measures that will position digital trade as a shared engine of growth. Speaking at the WTO-IPU Steering Committee session during the WTO Public Forum 2025 in Geneva, Kalu framed digital trade as one of the greatest governance challenges […]
Nigeria’s National Single Window Project
Nigeria is advancing a major trade reform through the National Single Window (NSW) project, scheduled for full launch in Q1 2026. Announced by Finance and Economy Minister Wale Edun, the initiative seeks to unify customs, port, and regulatory processes under one digital platform, transforming the country’s trade environment. Originally introduced in April 2024, […]
Afreximbank launches new entity to promote large-scale trade in value-added goods
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially launched the African Trade and Distribution Company (ATDC) to drive large-scale trade in raw materials, minerals, and value-added products across the continent. The entity, established through Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) in collaboration with Arise IIP, Equitane DMCC, and the AfCFTA Secretariat, was unveiled during the […]
Carbon Taxes in Africa: Promoting Sustainable Development.
Ghana’s recent implementation of a carbon levy on vehicles reflects a broader trend in Africa, where several countries have adopted similar measures. This raises questions about the effectiveness of product-related taxes like these in developing robust carbon pricing systems, particularly in the face of global pressure to combat climate change. Potential Benefit for Economics in […]