The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to ensure strong implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to strengthen trade and economic growth. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, while inaugurating the AfCFTA Central…
…Says Fasola Agribusiness Hub designated Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has highlighted how the state is leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to expand its agricultural exports, positioning Oyo as a key player…
By Seun Ibiyemi The African Union (AU) has endorsed Nigeria as the Digital Trade Champion for the continent under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) Digital Trade protocol. The endorsement follows the impressive record of the Federal Government in…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, said Nigeria was ready to spearhead the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Shettima said this at a forum of Friends of AfCFTA on the sidelines of the ongoing 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in…
The Minister, Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, says implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has opened up new areas for trade opportunities. Oduwole said this while receiving the Secretary-General of AfCFTA, Mr Wamkele Mene, who was…
In a move to strengthen Africa’s agricultural sector, Afreximbank, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and the World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support African farmers, agro-processors, and commodity traders with…
The Federal Government on Friday unveiled a comprehensive strategy to lead Africa’s digital trade revolution within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said this while delivering a keynote address during a Stakeholders Summit…
…Promises unwavering support for businesses The Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring that Nigerian businesses, both small and large, will benefit from the $50 billion African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). President Bola Tinubu made this announcement on…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday launched the Preferential Trade as part of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, initiative. The President, while speaking at the launching ceremony of the Guided Trade Initiative under the AfCFTA in…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the launch of an innovative capacity development program designed to empower African corporates to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This initiative, spearheaded by Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD)…
