Nigeria has long discussed export diversification. From policy documents to economic recovery plans, the ambition to reduce dependence on crude…
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China’s decision to implement zero-tariff treatment for imports from 53 African countries beginning May 1, 2026, represents a structural shift…
Many people ask why bank loans in Nigeria are expensive, difficult to access or short-term. One of the major reasons…
Nigeria’s persistent loan recovery challenges are no longer episodic banking problems. They reflect deeper structural weaknesses in the country’s credit…
The United States has reauthorized the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2026, with retroactive effect to…
As Nigeria intensifies her search for resilient, inclusive and export-ready agricultural commodities, Bambara nut (Vigna subterranea), an indigenous African legume (bean)…
ASHENEWS columnist, a leading agribusiness policy expert and development professional, Dr. Aremu Fakunle John, has been honoured at the 4th…
Across Africa, MSMEs are producing high-quality products and services; yet, too many are confined to low-growth markets, constrained by logistics…
For years, trade conversations in Africa have revolved around tariffs. Negotiations are framed as victories or losses depending on percentage…
Nigeria’s domestic trade problem is not primarily informal; it is fundamentally structural. For many years, Nigeria’s domestic trade challenges have…