The Role of Nigeria in Africa’s Upcoming Trade Revolution
The global economic order is entering a new phase. For more than two decades — particularly after World Trade Organization accession in 2001 — China became the epicentre of global
Nigeria Set to Overtake South Africa as Africa’s Top Contributor to Global Growth in 2026
Nigeria is projected to become Africa’s largest contributor to global economic growth in 2026, overtaking South Africa, according to the latest estimates from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF
Nigeria’s Export Strategy Expands Under AfCFTA Framework
Strategic Context Nigeria is intensifying efforts to diversify its export base under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), moving beyond oil dependency toward agriculture, manufacturing and services-led exports. Central
Nigeria–UAE Partnership Set to Transform Africa’s Commodity and Agricultural Export Landscape
Overview Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates are advancing discussions on a joint collaboration to unlock more than US$400 billion in the commodities sector, a move that could significantly reshape
Industrialising Agriculture Key to Ending Food Imports and Boosting Growth in Nigeria, Says Former AfDB Adviser
A former senior adviser to the African Development Bank (AfDB) has urged Nigeria to industrialise its agricultural sector as a critical pathway to food security, economic diversification and sustainable job
Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones Generate $500m as Non-oil Export Push Gathers Pace
Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) generated more than $500 million in export revenues and created over 20,000 direct jobs in 2025, underscoring their growing importance in the government’s strategy to
Africa’s Top Importers of Chinese Goods in Early 2026: What the Data Reveals About Trade Power, Ports, and Industrial Dependence
ExportFocus Africa | January 2026 Africa’s trade relationship with China has entered a decisively new phase. What began two decades ago as a surge in low-cost consumer imports has
Mining Remains a Pillar of Africa’s Export Performance
Mining continues to anchor Africa’s export stability and revenue generation, with the sector delivering multi-billion-dollar returns across several economies since 2024 and maintaining strong momentum into 2025. Rising global demand
Africa Caught Between Import Substitution and a Deepening Dependency Trap
Africa’s long-running struggle to balance food self-sufficiency with economic openness is becoming more pronounced as many countries pivot away from traditional partners in the United States and Europe toward alternative
Nigeria Leads African Crude Oil Exports to the United States in 2025
Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s top supplier of crude oil to the United States in 2025, shipping an estimated 33.23 million barrels of crude between January and August. These exports