UNCTAD and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost their joint efforts to promote regional integration and inclusive growth in Africa. The heightened partnership will enable UNCTAD to work closely with the AfCFTA Secretariat, African member states, regional economic communities, the business community and strategic development…
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) lauded the election of Oluwasoromidayo George as the chairman of Manufacturer Association of Nigeria Export Trade Group (MAN) Export Trade Group). The Director General ACCI, Dr Victoria Akai in a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the Chamber stated that the election of Oluwasoromidayo would bring great developments…
The Real Estate and Construction Expo (RECON EXPO 2022) is the leading exhibition on Housing, Construction and Environment in Nigeria designed to meet the economic interest of participants and advance the economic development of Nigeria through private and public Sector Investments in Housing and Infrastructure. The RECON 2022 with the theme, “Building Wealth Through Investment…
Monetary and fiscal policy moves in advanced economies risk pushing the world towards global recession and prolonged stagnation, inflicting worse damage than the financial crisis in 2008 and the COVID-19 shock in 2020, UNCTAD warns in its Trade and Development Report 2022. According to the report, rapid interest rate increases and fiscal tightening in advanced economies…
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called on Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State to direct a truce and dialogue between the Kogi State Assembly and the management of Dangote Cement at Obajana to protect the image of the state as an investment destination. In a statement issued by its Director General, Dr…
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state to direct a truce and dialogue between the Kogi State Assembly and the management of Dangote Cement at Obajana to protect the image of the state as an investment destination. In a statement issued by its Director General, Ms Victoria…
Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, MD/CEO NEPZA, Dr. Tanimu Yakubu, and Dr. Aliu Idi Hong at the Nigeria South Korea Business forum in Seoul, today
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) officially launched the Africa Minigrids Program (AMP) on 29th September, 2022, a four-year project funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Nigeria. The programme aims to support access to clean energy by increasing the financial viability, and promoting scaled up commercial investment, in renewable…
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to unlock financing for small businesses, with a focus on women’s economic empowerment, youth entrepreneurship and supportive business ecosystems. Geneva) The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) today strengthened their partnership to promote…
USAID announced it will partner with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to launch a new initiative that will help protect consumers and increase competition in countries across Africa. This initiative will strengthen legal and regulatory frameworks and the institutional capacity to ensure that the benefits of the digital economy are not undermined by anti-competitive, unfair,…
