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- 11 Feb 2024
Nigerian-British UK minister, Kemi Badenoch, Arrives Nigeria on a 3days Working Visit
Kemi Badenoch, United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Business and Trade has arrived in Nigeria for a three-day visit to deepen the UK-Nigeria partnership. The UK Mission in Nigeria disclosed this in a…
- 13 Feb 2024
Nigeria, UK Ink MoU to Boost Trade and Investment
The UK has signed an Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) with Nigeria to boost trade and investment between the two countries and unlock new opportunities for UK and Nigerian businesses.…
- 31 Mar 2022
UK Backs Africa’s Ambitious Continental Free Trade Initiative
The UK launches a program of up to £35 million to support the negotiations and implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCTFA is expected to lift 30 million people out…
- 17 Mar 2026
Breaking.......Nigerian Firms Pledge Millions, Create UK Jobs
Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created as Nigerian banks, fintech innovators and creative industry businesses scale up their operations in Britain. UK-Nigeria The move will see millions invested,…
- 29 Nov 2022
Economic Comm for Africa Urges Leveraging Tech in Trade
The Economic Commission for Africa is calling upon countries across the continent to leverage technology in improving trade and enhancing competitiveness. The plea was made last week at the African…
- 22 Jul 2021
UK Unveils New Scheme to Help Drive Trade with Nigeria
The UK Government has launched a consultation on new trading rules that will help countries like Nigeria grow its trade and build back better – and help British businesses and consumers at the same…
- 28 Mar 2013
Aganga, Others to Speak @ Dubai Global Business Forum
Dr. Segun Aganga, Nigeria’s minister of Trade and Investment; Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group; and Hekeem Bello-Osagie are amongst top Nigerians expected to speak at the…
- 21 Aug 2014
Umunna, Nigerian Tipped as First Black British PM
Chuka Umunna of Nigerian descent on May 7, 2015, could make history by becoming the first black Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Born in London in 1978, Chuka was bred in the UK. His…
- 17 Nov 2025
7,500 African SMEs to Receive AI and Digital Trade Skills Through New Google and AfCFTA Secretariat Programme
Thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria and the African continent can now gain critical AI and digital skills to expand their businesses and trade continent-wide. Google…
- 28 Apr 2026
NASENI Empowers 2000 Kano Households with Clean Energy Solutions
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched its Sustainable Empowerment Programme in Kano State with over 2000 households benefiting from the Agency's clean and…
- 23 Nov 2021
FG Disburses N56bn to MSMEs
The Federal Government has disbursed N56.84 billion to 835,161 beneficiaries under the MSME Survival Fund scheme. Dr Evelyn Ngige, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment,…
- 29 Sept 2023
FG Mulls N75bn Intervention Fund for MSMEs — Minister
Federal Government says it is putting in place a N75 billion intervention fund to support small businesses in response to the country’s current economic challenges. The Minister of Industry, Trade…
- 5 Dec 2025
PAPSS Cowry to Benefit Manufacturers, SMEs
Manufacturers and small businesses are set to benefit from a new era of seamless cross-border payments, thanks to the launch of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System- PAPSS Cowry, a…
- 28 Nov 2022
UK Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen, Deepen Trade Relation with Nigeria
The UK has reaffirmed commitment to strengthen and deepen its relationship with Nigeria, as both sides confirmed their shared interest in pursuing a potential Enhanced Trade and Investment…
- 9 Aug 2014
Oduoza , UBA Boss @ US-Africa Business Leaders Summit , Calls for Capacity Growth
Mr. Phillips Oduoza, group managing director/CEO, UBA Plc has called on financial institutions in Africa to seize the opportunity provided by the President Obama led US-Africa Business Leaders…
- 12 Aug 2025
Minister Applauds NASENI’s Tech Advancements, Urges Support for Nigerian-Made Goods
Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment has commended the transformational strides of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) under…
- 15 Jul 2022
Nigeria Inaugurates First Fibre Optic Cable Factory in West Africa
Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment and Simbi Wabote, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, were among high-profile names who…
- 20 Aug 2013
NCS Gears up for 48 Hour Clearance with Portal Launch
Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has girded up in pursuance of 48 hours cargo clearance goal following a launch of its Trade Hub Portal (THP). Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, coordinating minister of the…
- 22 Sept 2016
IBM Joins U.S. President's Advisory Council on 'Doing Business in Africa'
IBM on Wednesday announced that U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker has appointed Takreem El Tohamy, IBM’s General Manager for the Middle East and Africa, to the U.S. President's Advisory…
- 22 Aug 2025
AfDB, AfCFTA Unite to Unlock $3.4 Trillion Continental Market Through Strategic Infrastructure Development
The African Development Bank Group, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and Africa50 have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to catalyse infrastructure development across…
- 17 May 2016
WTIS Day Focuses on ‘ICT Entrepreneurship for Social Impact’
World Telecommunication and Information Society celebrated the fact that billions of people around the world are now connected to a smart, networked environment and looked ahead to new and previously…
- 24 Jan 2024
FG Earmarks N200Bn to Support MSMEs
The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated N200 billion to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the manufacturing sectors, aiming to generate job opportunities and foster…
- 23 Aug 2017
U.S .Commercial Service Extols Nigerian Business Community, Honors Partners
Seward Jones, United States Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of Commerce, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic prospects as the country moves out of recession. Hosting over 350 American…
- 4 Apr 2019
PEBEC 2nd Annual Awards Recognizes MDAs, Public & private Sector Supporters for Improving Business Climate
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), the Council responsible for driving enabling business environment reforms across all arms of government to make Nigeria a progressively…
- 21 Jan 2019
PEBEC to Move Nigeria into Top-100 on the 2020 World Bank Doing Business Index
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has said that its goal is to move Nigeria into the top-100 on the 2020 World Bank Doing Business Index (DBI). This was made known…
- 22 Jan 2019
Companies And Allied Matters Bill Passes Third Reading At the House Of Representatives
The Companies Allied Matters (CAM) Bill has passed the third reading at the Federal House of Representatives. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, SSA Industry, Trade & Investment to the President (OVP) in a…
- 4 Nov 2015
COMESA, Microsoft Pen MoU to Promote Skills & Innovation in 19 African Countries
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) through the COMESA Business Council (CBC) and Microsoft have taken a step toward strengthening their working alliance today by signing a…
- 13 May 2022
Two Nigerian Startups Emerge Winners @ GITEX 2022 North Star Pitch Competition
Two Nigerian technology start-ups, Pricepally.com and Paddy Cover, have emerged winners at the Lagos leg of the North Star and GITEX Global pitch tournament held on Thursday at the Eko Innovation…
- 5 Mar 2019
PEBEC commences fourth 60-Day National Action Plan on Ease of Doing Business
In line with the commitment to deliver reforms aimed at improving the enabling environment for doing business in Nigeria through systemic interventions, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment…
- 8 Jun 2015
Africans Investing in Africa” Book Launch
Two of Africa’s most prominent foundations – the Nigeria-based Tony Elumelu Foundation and the Oppenheimer family’s Brenthurst Foundation of South Africa – launched an important new book titled…