Resources

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

The Echoes of the Eco; How To Make It a Reality.

  Article- 19th September 2025 Mercy Obed.   In the words of the world-renowned author, Helen Keller; “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”. The proposed single currency of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Eco, represents a...

Togo surpasses South Africa as Nigeria’s top African trading partner in Q2 2025

Nigeria’s trade landscape within Africa experienced a major shift in Q2 2025, as Togo surpassed South Africa to become the country’s top African trading partner, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Nigerian exports to Togo rose dramatically from N134.8 billion...

Nigeria, others to unlock $2.1 billion in digital trade through DCO Membership

Nigeria’s participation in the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) positions it to benefit from the recently launched Model Digital Economy Agreement (MDEA), an interoperable rulebook designed to harmonize digital trade across member states. The MDEA covers 12 core policy...

Nigeria champions regional energy integration to tackle $120bn Import Bill at Africa Oil Week 2025

At the Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 Ministerial and CEO Leadership Forum, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership in advancing Africa’s energy security while advocating for deeper regional integration. He...

IATF2025 ends on high note with record $48.3 billion in deals signed by participants

The fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025), held in Algiers, Algeria from September 4–10, 2025, concluded with remarkable success, recording US$48.3 billion in trade and investment deals. Organized by Afreximbank in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the...

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...

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...

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...