Trade Insights

The tariff elimination falls under the new China-Africa Economic Partnership for Shared Development

By investing in logistics, harmonising trade rules, and embracing digital trade solutions, Africa can fully realise the benefits of a...

With stronger policies, government support, and regional collaboration, Africa can fully harness its creative power and solidify its place as...

Africa has 60 per cent of the world’s uncultivated arable land, making it a potential global food basket.

The rise of African tech startups is not just a trend—it is the foundation for the continent’s digital future.

“Nigeria is sending a clear and coordinated message to global partners: We are reforming, we are resilient and we are...

In a country where youth unemployment hovers near 40%, and public revenues are under pressure, every lost export opportunity or...

One of the major problems that have plagued the non-oil export sector of Nigeria...is the frequent rejection of the items...

Furthermore, this policy should encourage collaboration between research institutions and the mining industry by offering grants for R&D projects focused...

According to the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, the actual irrigated area in Nigeria currently is 5.4 per cent as...

"Nigeria must accept that ECOWAS may never return to its former unity. It should pursue flexible, issue-based coalitions — working...

"Reducing export pricing from Nigeria will significantly improve the competitiveness of Nigerian products in the export market. This enhancement will...

The Nigeria Export Promotion Council says it is working with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to further increase...

"The second round of the trade war between America and China will have a ripple effect on the global economy....

"West Africa stands at a transformational juncture from energy resilience and digital finance to food security and regional trade."

"West African governments, private sector actors and financiers must move swiftly to diversify trade alliances and overhaul infrastructure financing models."

"Trade challenges within Africa, though daunting, also present significant opportunities for SMEs and other stakeholders. These opportunities often involve turning...

"One of the significant risks associated with export business is the payment default risk. So, it is necessary to understand...

"Despite its limitations, Nigeria retains the strategic potential to lead ECOWAS and Africa into a new era of cooperative development...

"With the right strategies in place, we can elevate this sector to a level where it becomes a significant source...

"If the policies suggested in this write-up are considered with necessary modifications and implementation, it will help the respective government...

Nigeria’s agricultural future depends on its ability to enforce strict phytosanitary regulations. Without urgent reforms, the country risks losing valuable...

A major challenge in Nigeria’s trade facilitation process is port congestion and inefficiency.

There must be a deliberate policy of government to digitise export processes.

The government needs to implement a policy to ensure all intending exporters are made ready through export readiness assessments and...