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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially commenced the 2025 Oil and Gas Licensing Round, projecting up to $10 billion in new investments. The licensing round, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, offers 50 oil and gas blocks across onshore...
The recent approval of three transformative policies by Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) marks a strategic pivot toward a digital and knowledge-based economy. These policies—focused on Intellectual Property (IP) reform, digital trade under AfCFTA, and services...
Germany–Nigeria trade relations have entered a renewed phase of growth and cooperation, with total trade volume rising by 30% to reach €3 billion—cementing Nigeria’s position as Germany’s second-largest trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to Ambassador Annett...
Nigeria stands at a pivotal juncture in its development trajectory. As Africa’s most populous nation and largest economy, its growth potential is immense — yet persistently undermined by a severe infrastructure deficit. With infrastructure stock estimated at only 30% of GDP, well...
At the 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in Geneva, government ministers from the Group of 77 and China (G77) reaffirmed their commitment to collective action in addressing the world’s most pressing economic challenges — including rising debt, weak...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has disclosed that Africa loses approximately $5 billion annually through foreign exchange (FX) transactions, a challenge that continues to increase the cost of doing business across the continent. This financial drain...
In a significant step toward deepening regional economic integration, the Martin’s Drift border post—linking Botswana and South Africa—was the focus of a comprehensive study The study, carried out from 21 to 23 October 2025 under the leadership of Senior Programme Officer...
Africa stands at a pivotal juncture where its long-term aspirations, framed in Agenda 2063 and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, must evolve from planning to tangible implementation. The focus has shifted from drafting strategies to executing finance-ready projects...
A recent high-level investment briefing in South Africa, hosted by Creative Zone by Encor in partnership with Azanyah Trade Hub and the UAE Embassy in South Africa, outlined clear pathways for South African businesses to expand into the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The event...