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Nigeria is transforming from medicine importer to pharmaceutical powerhouse, aiming to produce 70% of essential drugs locally and supply all of Africa. The plan includes tax breaks, funding support, and streamlined regulations to help over 200 local manufacturers compete globally.
Kenya is emerging as Africa's next manufacturing powerhouse, with exports to neighboring countries jumping 17.7% in 2022 and major investments positioning the nation to lead continental trade. The shift could create thousands of skilled jobs and transform an economy ready to export to 1.3 billion people.
Nigeria's economy is breaking free from oil dependence with non-oil exports surging 21% and over 1,000 small businesses now certified to sell their products worldwide. From cocoa to cashew, Nigerian entrepreneurs are finding new markets across five continents.
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Authority just locked in four major infrastructure projects worth over $8 billion that could create 1.7 million jobs within two years. The bold plan aims to double manufacturing output while positioning the West African nation as a continental trade leader.
Nigerian businesses can now access a billion-dollar credit facility designed to expand exports across Africa. The fund aims to help companies modernize production and tap into the continent's growing single market.
Nigeria just unlocked $1 billion to help its businesses expand across Africa's new continental marketplace. The fund targets companies ready to grow and compete in what could become the world's largest free trade zone.
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.
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'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.