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More than twenty years after the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA) came into force, the countries of the Arab League are ...
The realisation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA’s) full potential largely depends on strategic ...
Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday EU countries should "quickly" ratify a free trade deal with four ...
Global trade is currently experiencing unprecedented changes due to rising tensions between major economies, which are ...
According to the World Bank, AfCFTA has the potential to boost Africa’s exports by 560 billion dollars primarily in the ...
The lender hopes that by processing more of Africa’s crude oil locally, it can help retain value on the continent and reduce ...
The inaugural edition of TradeConnect has been launched in Lagos, showcasing Germany’s strategic support through Deutsche ...
In light of the tariffs imposed by the United States and the global economic shifts, experts are of the view that Africa ...
As we progress through 2025, Africa is emerging as a central actor in global economic, political, and social developments.
The key takeaway from FTAs worldwide is that they are not a replacement for free trade. Instead, policy reforms aimed at achieving free trade serve as essential pre-requisites and complements to FTAs, ...
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has a new five-year Country Strategy Paper (2025-2030) for Nigeria, committing about $650 million annually to drive economic transformation ...
The Lagos State government is boosting efforts in equipping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools needed ...