Africa: Despite Nigeria, Africa’s Bright Economic Outlook, Agoa Expiry Poses Challenge – Fitch

Africa: Despite Nigeria, Africa’s Bright Economic Outlook, Agoa Expiry Poses Challenge – Fitch

The expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) duty-free access window presents an immediate challenge to Nigeria and Africa, particularly for African apparel exporters, a report by BMI, a Fitch Solutions Company, has said. Now that AGOA preferences have lapsed in September 2025, several countries will be forced onto Most-Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff…

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Africa: Despite Nigeria, Africa’s Bright Economic Outlook, Agoa Expiry Poses Challenge – Fitch

Africa: ‘Nigeria Has Chance of Becoming Rallying-Point for Africa’s Digital Trade’

Nigeria has been described by the Chief Economist of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Dr. Yemi Kale, as a natural frontrunner in the Africa’s transition towards technology-driven commerce under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking in Abuja recently at the inauguration of the Africa Trade Center (ATC) in Abuja, with the theme; “Unlocking…

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Africa: Despite Nigeria, Africa’s Bright Economic Outlook, Agoa Expiry Poses Challenge – Fitch

Africa: AfCFTA – Nigeria, Kenya Collaborate to Develop Cross-Border Production Networks, Industrial Corridors

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has declared that Kenya and Nigeria is collaborating intentionally to develop cross-border production networks, industrial corridors, and investment partnerships that would reflect both countries strengths. This declaration was made yesterday by the President of LCCI, Mr. Gabriel Idahosa, during the first “Kenya-Nigeria Trade and Investment Conference” that…

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Africa: Despite Nigeria, Africa’s Bright Economic Outlook, Agoa Expiry Poses Challenge – Fitch

Africa: News Influencers Are Reshaping the Media – Insights From Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa

News creators and influencers have become increasingly important sources of news as more people turn to social media and video networks like Facebook and YouTube to inform themselves. By news creators, we mean individuals who create and distribute content mainly through social and video networks and have some impact on public debates around news and…

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Africa: Despite Nigeria, Africa’s Bright Economic Outlook, Agoa Expiry Poses Challenge – Fitch

West Africa: MDC 2025 – Experts Raise Concerns Over Declining Press Freedom, Welfare in Nigeria, West Africa

The concerns were raised during a panel discussion session titled “Independent Media and Resilient Civic Space” at the opening of the four-day Media and Development Conference (MDC 3.0) organised by the CJID Media leaders and civil society actors on Monday warned that Nigeria’s independent media is facing mounting pressure, citing political ownership, weak regulation and…

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Africa: Despite Nigeria, Africa’s Bright Economic Outlook, Agoa Expiry Poses Challenge – Fitch

Africa: AU Commission Chair Condemns Abduction of School Children in Nigeria

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned the reported abduction of school children and teachers in Nigeria, describing the attacks as a “despicable act” against innocent learners and a worrying indicator of persistent insecurity. In a statement issued on Saturday, Youssouf said the AU is deeply concerned…

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