D-8 targets $500bn trade by 2030, highlights Abuja SME centre
ACCORDING TO PUNCH NEWSPAPER The Developing Eight Organisation for Economic Cooperation has set a target of increasing trade among its member countries to $500bn by...
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LCCI to FG: Translate Economic Reforms into Real Prosperity for Businesses, Households
LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the Federal Government to urgently translate its macroeconomic stabilization gains into...
NIGERIA AT 66: LCCI CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION TO LOWER COST OF LIVING, REDUCE COST OF DOING BUSINESS AND ACCELERATE JOB-CREATING GROWTH
As Nigeria commemorates its 66th Independence Anniversary, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) congratulates the government and people of Nigeria and reaffirms its...
WTO Says Bilateral Trade Deals Can Coexist With Multilateral System, Backs African Value Addition
The World Trade Organization, WTO, says bilateral and regional free trade agreements are permitted under its rules and can coexist with the multilateral trading system....
Nigeria’s WTO Ambassador Urges Businesses to Harness Digital Trade Opportunities
Geneva, Switzerland — Nigeria’s Ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ambassador Dr. Adamu Mohammed Abdulhamid, has urged Nigerian businesses and other stakeholders to take...
WTO MSME Group announces Small Business Champions, discusses AI and trade uncertainty
On 29 June, the Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and partner organizations announced the 2026 Small Business Champions. During meetings...
US Report Flags Corruption, Customs Issues, Government Infighting as Barriers to Trade in Nigeria
A new United States government report has identified corruption, regulatory uncertainty, disputes among government agencies and difficulties within the customs system as major obstacles to...
WTO Warns Global Economy at ‘Critical Juncture’ as Trade Fragmentation Threatens 10% Real GDP Loss
GENEVA — The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a stark warning regarding the future of the global economy, cautioning that escalating geopolitical tensions, surging...