Resources

Here you will find our selection of articles, publications and events.

The Rule of Law and Nigerian Democracy

The Rule of Law is the universal yardstick for good governance through out the free world. Many nations face challenges adhering to its tenets. Nigeria is no exception. Our Principal Consultant, Soji Awogbade FEI, will join a panel of experts to examine how Nigeria is faring in...

Nigeria launches Air corridor to cut export costs

Nigeria has officially inaugurated a new AfCFTA air corridor aimed at boosting exports to key African markets, including Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa. The initiative is expected to significantly reduce logistics costs for Nigerian exporters by 50% to 75%, thereby enhancing the...

Sanwo-Olu Hails AfCFTA Hackathon, Puts Youth Tech in the Spotlight

  Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised the organizers of the ongoing AfCFTA Hackathon 2025, describing the initiative as a transformative innovation that aligns with the state’s economic development objectives. The commendation was made on Thursday at...

Nigeria’s Carbon Market Policy Set to Unlock $2.5 Billion in Investments by 2030

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that Nigeria’s newly finalized Carbon Market Activation Policy is poised to unlock up to $2.5 billion in high-integrity carbon credits and related investments by 2030, positioning Nigeria as a leading hub for climate-smart...

PRESIDENT TINUBU CALLS FOR STRONGER ECOWAS ECONOMIC INTEGRATION TO DRIVE REGIONAL TRANSFORMATION

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called on ECOWAS member states to deepen economic ties and boost intra-regional trade, underscoring the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a key driver for transformative change across West Africa. In remarks...

DESPITE PAUSE ON US TARIFFS, AFRICAN ECONOMIES FACE UNCERTAIN FUTURE

A temporary halt on the implementation of new US tariffs has offered a brief sigh of relief to African economies, but experts warn that the broader challenges facing the continent’s trade and industrialization ambitions remain unresolved. The United States recently announced a...

AFRICA’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LIES IN TRADE NOT CHARITY

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, made these remarks during his closing address at the session titled “The Africa Opportunity: Regional Collaboration and Trade Facilitation”, held at the 2025 Commonwealth Enterprises and Investment Summit in London.   During the session...

DOMESTICATION OF THE AfCFTA IN NIGERIA

The successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement depends, to a large extent, on the willingness of State Parties (parties to the Agreement) to domesticate its provisions . Each country needs to incorporate its provisions into their legal and...

AfCFTA in 2024: Progress, Setbacks, and Strategic Goals for 2025

As we approach the close of 2024, it’s essential to reflect on the progress made under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative and acknowledge both the achievements and challenges that have defined the year. The AfCFTA is poised to reshape Africa’s...