Côte d’Ivoire Joins Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program
Abuja, Nigeria – December 4, 2025 — The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire has officially signed a Membership Agreement with the Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program, marking a significant step
Nigeria Tightens Grip as U.S.’ Largest African Crude Supplier
By Solomon Ekanem Nigeria has strengthened its position as the leading African supplier of crude oil to the United States, exporting $2.57 billion worth of crude between January and August
Nigeria urged to champion regional transit guarantee scheme in ECOWAS
Abuja, Nigeria, 26 November 2025: –African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has urged Nigeria to champion the implementation of an effective regional transit guarantee scheme under the new transit regulation endorsed by
Nigeria Scraps Planned 15% Fuel Import Duty to Safeguard Supply Stability
Abuja, 18 Nov 2025 — Nigeria has officially withdrawn its plan to impose a 15% ad valorem import duty on petrol and diesel, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory
Africa’s Export Powerhouses: 2025 Rankings and Strategic Insights
Africa’s export landscape in 2025 reflects a continent in transition—where mineral wealth, industrial ambition, and infrastructure modernization converge to drive trade growth. According to Trading Economics and Afreximbank data, the
Nigeria’s Intra-African Trade Surges in Naira Terms, But Dollar Value Still Trails Pre-COVID Levels
15 October 2025 — Nigeria’s trade with other African nations is showing strong growth in local currency terms, but remains significantly below pre-pandemic levels when measured in U.S. dollars, according
Africa Braces for Market Fallout as EU Imposes 50% Steel Tariffs
The European Union’s decision to double tariffs on steel imports to 50% has sent shockwaves through the global steel market, raising concerns across Africa about the potential ripple effects on
Africa’s Solar Imports Soar as Clean Energy Push Accelerates
By Jayden Bagshaw A new report published today by London-based think tank Ember revealed that Africa’s solar panel imports rose by 60 percent in the 12 months to June 2025,
Regenerative Agriculture Gains Ground Among African Farmers
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – October 3, 2025 – Smallholder farmers across Africa are increasingly adopting regenerative agriculture practices to boost productivity while protecting the environment. This was the key
EBID Commits $309m to Power Clean Energy and Industrial Growth in West Africa
Lomé, Togo – October 2, 2025 – The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved more than USD 308 million in financing to drive renewable energy, agribusiness, trade,