…trading system. With AfCFTA seeking to deepen intra-African trade through the removal of trade barriers and harmonisation of procedures, the deployment of a common customs modernisation model could become a critical component of the continent’s ambition to operate a more integrated single market.

…Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), saying the twin reforms are critical to removing trade barriers and accelerating regional economic integration in West Africa. The resolutions were adopted at the close of the […] The post ECOWAS parliament backs customs harmonisation, affordable finance for MSMEs appeared first on…

…of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament have pledged to push for the removal of trade barriers hindering the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across West Africa after traders and manufacturers decried persistent border bottlenecks, harassment and limited access to finance despite the bloc’s free…

…market access for Nigerian business travelers. Oduwole said Nigeria was also addressing trade barriers through the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol and improved customs cooperation. She said that digital trade facilitation, transport connectivity and better logistics would reduce business costs across African borders. The…