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Nigeria just signed the agreement to host Africa's biggest trade fair in 2027, aiming for over $50 billion in deals. The event builds on a track record of $167 billion in trade agreements across just four previous editions.
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Ethiopian migrants have transformed a supposedly "declining" Johannesburg neighborhood into a thriving $1.3 billion trading hub that outearns South Africa's largest mall. Their self-organized network now supports hundreds of thousands across southern Africa.
Nigeria is ramping up support for eight million women-led businesses that generate over $15 billion annually, aiming to transform them into competitive exporters under Africa's new continental trade agreement. The move addresses a major gap where women run 40% of small businesses but receive less than 20% of formal financing.
Nigeria will officially become host of the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair next week, bringing thousands of businesses together to strengthen trade across the continent. The signing ceremony in Lagos marks a major step forward for Africa's economic unity and growth.
Nigeria's government just announced that supporting women-led businesses is essential to hitting its ambitious $1 trillion economy goal. A new partnership will help women entrepreneurs access financing and expand across Africa's massive free trade zone.
The world's second-largest food exporter is bringing cutting-edge farming technology to West Africa's biggest economy. Agrofood Nigeria 2026 will connect Dutch innovation with Nigerian ambition to build a competitive food future.
Nigeria just made history by approving the country's first "Green Channel" that lets cargo move directly from port to factory without traditional delays. The breakthrough at Lagos Free Zone could transform West African trade by slashing shipping costs and wait times for manufacturers.
African leaders gathered in Morocco during AFCON 2025 to sign cooperation agreements aimed at strengthening economic ties between Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The event celebrated 100 young African leaders and showcased how two nations with complementary strengths are building partnerships that could reshape African trade.