29 h. ago US tariffs may spur local production, AfCFTA push – Analysts

Market watchers have said that the Federal Government may need to drive the pace of local production and participation in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement following the imposition of a 14 per cent tariff on exports from Nigeria to the United States of America. Last Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced the tariff as Read More

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1 week ago AfCFTA: Nigeria Moves To Expand Digital Trade, Courts Global Partners

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating digital trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), urging global partners to support its efforts in expanding market access and economic growth. Speaking on Thursday at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Aid for Trade Session in Geneva, Switzerland, Special Assistant to the President on […]

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1 week ago ‘Loss Adjusters Must Enhance Professionalism For Competitiveness Under AfCFTA’

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has charged loss adjusters to enhance professionalism and value proposition to remain competitive under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The deputy commissioner for Insurance, Finance and Administration, Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikone, while speaking at the Nigerian Insurance Industry – African Continental Free Trade Area (NII-AfCFTA) Committee enlightenment workshop for […]

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1 week ago AfCFTA: NAICOM supports loss adjusters in unlocking new frontiers

Calls for tech integration   By Henry Uche The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has assured the Institute of Loss Adjusters of support, urging them to adopt technology as they prepare to explore the potentialities in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, gave the assurance at a recent […] The post AfCFTA: NAICOM supports loss adjusters in unlocking new frontiers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG inaugurates AfCFTA coordinating committee to foster Nigeria’s economic growth

Tribune Online FG inaugurates AfCFTA coordinating committee to foster Nigeria’s economic growth The Federal Government has inaugurated a Central Coordination Committee (CCC) to oversee a holistic implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in a manner that would foster economic growth for Nigeria and regional trade integration for the continent. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating the Committee, the Minister of Industry, Trade and […] FG inaugurates AfCFTA coordinating committee to foster Nigeria’s economic growth Tribune Online

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2 w. ago The African continental free trade area (AFCFTA): Opportunities, challenges and solutions

Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is Africa’s most ambitious economic integration project, bringing together 55 African Union read more The African continental free trade area (AFCFTA): Opportunities, challenges and solutions

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2 w. ago NAICOM urges Nigeria’s insurance industry to leverage AfCFTA for growth

Tribune Online NAICOM urges Nigeria’s insurance industry to leverage AfCFTA for growth THE National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has called on Nigeria’s insurance industry, particularly Loss Adjusters, to position themselves strategically for opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Mr Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon, the Deputy Commissioner for Insurance, Finance and Administration, made the call while delivering the opening remarks at the Nigerian Insurance Industry AfCFTA Committee […] NAICOM urges Nigeria’s insurance industry to leverage AfCFTA for growth Tribune Online

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2 w. ago AfCFTA: Support Africa’s $450bn growth target, Elumelu urges investors

Nigerian billionaire businessman, Tony Elumelu, has called on global investors to support Africa’s economic transformation, citing the continent’s projected $450bn Gross Domestic Product boost from the African Continental Free Trade Area by 2035. Elumelu, who also serves as Chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa, said Africa’s potential is often overlooked despite its Read More

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2 w. ago AfCFTA needs $411bn for transport infrastructure to boost trade, says UN

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) requires an estimated $411 billion in transport infrastructure to facilitate efficient intracontinental trade, read more AfCFTA needs $411bn for transport infrastructure to boost trade, says UN

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4 w. ago Emerging continental trade unions’ solidarity: What African workers say about ITUC

Tribune Online Emerging continental trade unions’ solidarity: What African workers say about ITUC-Africa’s New Year School At the school hosted in Grand Bassam, Cote d’Ivoire, some participants revealed their feelings about the school and its activities. CHRISTIAN APPOLOS, present excerpts. An emerging solidarity in trade unionism is pushing African workers to actively engage governments, continental and regional organisations on topical issues, proffering practical solutions to free the continent from the shackles […] Emerging continental trade unions’ solidarity: What African workers say about ITUC-Africa’s New Year School Tribune Online

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