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Here you will find our selection of articles, publications and events.
11th May 2026 Trade relations between Nigeria and Malaysia have strengthened significantly over the past five years, with total bilateral trade reaching approximately $1.21 billion, according to the Nigeria Customs Service. This growth has been driven largely by a sharp...
11th May 2026 Ghana and Nigeria have initiated targeted bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation across the shea value chain, leveraging the platform of the 18th Annual Global Shea Alliance Conference 2026 held in Accra. The high-level engagement brought...
11th May 2026 China is strengthening its maritime trade links with Africa through the introduction of new direct shipping routes from key domestic ports, a move aimed at improving logistics efficiency and lowering transportation costs across major trade corridors. The...
11th May 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced simplified trade guidebooks and practical toolkits to support greater private sector participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area, as part of ongoing efforts to boost intra-African commerce. The...
21st April 2026 John Mahama has called for stronger cooperation between Ghana and Zimbabwe across key sectors such as trade, mining, agriculture, and energy, as both countries seek to deepen economic ties and promote regional integration. He made the remarks during bilateral...
20th April 2026 A China–South Africa trade forum held in Cape Town brought together policymakers, business leaders, and investors to explore opportunities for deepening bilateral economic ties. The event followed China’s introduction of zero-tariff measures for 53 African...
7th April 2026 The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has designated Nigeria as the pilot country for implementing the Simplified Trade Regime (STR) in West Africa, aimed at supporting small-scale cross-border trade. This decision was communicated...
6th April 2026 The National Single Window (NSW), a long-awaited digital platform aimed at simplifying Nigeria’s trade procedures, officially launched after decades of anticipation. The platform is designed to unify all import, export, and transit processes, allowing...
24th March 2026 Nigeria has officially signed the host agreement for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2027), scheduled to take place in Lagos from 5 to 11 November 2027. Taking over from Algeria, which hosted the fourth edition that generated US$49.94 billion in...