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Govts Must Tackle Africa’s Trade Barriers To Make AfCFTA Work – OPS

Nigeria’s organized private sector (OPS) has maintained that until existing trade barriers among African countries were removed, the implementation of the recently adopted African Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) by many governments in the continent may not accrue the targeted economic benefits. This explains why key OPS groups and stakeholders in the country, including Dangote Group, […]

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Intra-Regional Trade Integration Key To Africa’s Growth – Mauritian Minister

The Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade Minister of Mauritius, Seetanah Lutchmeenaraido, has restated the need for improved integration of trade across the Sub-Sahara Africa governments as a strategic option of bringing  inclusive development to their people. The minister gave the advice on Tuesday in Mauritius at the opening session of the 24th Session […]

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MAN Advocates Study On AfCFTA’s Potential Impact On Economy

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has advocated the need for a country-wide study to determine the possible impact, benefits and likely harm the proposed African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) could have on the nation’s economy. This is even as the manufacturers’ umbrella body expressed displeasure that the National Office for Trade Negotiations (NOTN) […]

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CFTA Will Foster Partnerships Among E-commerce Firms – Jumia CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of Jumia Nigeria, Juliet Anammah, has assured the Federal Government that the continental free trade agreement (CFTA), which Nigeria is yet to endorse, will encourage partnerships among eCommerce companies within the continent, and impact the country’s growing economy significantly, among other benefits. Anammah’s remarks on the continental free trade pact which […]

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MAN, NANTS Laud FG’s Stance On AfCFTA, Seek Wider Consultation

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) have commended the Federal Government for not signing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) pact. The MAN flawed the current contents of the agreement, noting that it will lead to gross unemployment in the country as most manufacturing companies would […]