14th January 2026 For For investors and exporters, trade agreements only become meaningful when they begin to affect costs, timelines, and risk. Until then, they remain largely political commitments. For several years, Nigeria’s engagement with the African Continental Free Trade...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the Carbon Market Framework for Nigeria, a major policy step expected to position the country as an active player in the global climate economy and unlock billions of dollars in green investments. The approval was disclosed by the Director...

  1.0 INTRODUCTION   The largely rural community of Ogijo in Ogun State has recently drawn national attention following reports that suggest possible environmental and public health concerns. It is currently viewed as a location where indications of contamination may...

The UN Trade and Development Agency (UNCTAD) has warned that the global financial system risks undermining international trade if it fails to adapt to evolving economic needs, with developing countries, including African economies, likely to be most affected. The report...

SADC is shifting its transport corridor strategy from building new infrastructure to enhancing the management and efficiency of existing corridors. Governments are increasingly focusing on digitalising border posts, sharing customs data, and strengthening corridor management...

Since ratifying the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in 2020, Nigeria has viewed the agreement as a transformative opportunity to shift from oil dependency toward production, trade, and continental integration. Five years on, the federal government completed its first...