…Recall that no fewer than five African nations now offer visa-free access, promoting regional integration and travel across the continent.African countries like Seychelles, Gambia, and Ghana lead the way in embracing these progressive visa-free policies.The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) supports deeper i…
…the movement of Africans across the continent, saying such restrictions undermine regional integration, investment and the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA. Also, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State called for deeper economic collaboration between Delta and Anambra states, describing…
…must be complemented by prudent macroeconomic policies, stronger institutions and closer regional integration to deliver lasting economic progress. Speaking on Nigeria’s reform agenda, the CBN governor said the apex bank has focused on improving transparency, ensuring policy consistency and reinforcing institutional ac…
…successful regions are those that invest in innovation, human capital, technology and regional integration. “The South-West is well-positioned to lead Nigeria in these areas. Development succeeds when institutions collaborate, not compete. “Peer review is very important. I urge you to reach out to the other regional de…
…mechanism will not only prevent the recurrence of similar disputes but also strengthen regional integration, promote food security, facilitate intra-African trade, and enhance the competitiveness of the onion value chain across West and Central Africa.” He reaffirmed the association’s commitment to working with ECOWAS,…
…into account revenue implications, social impact, Nigeria’s treaty obligations and regional integration commitments.In addition, the committee is expected to prepare a practical VAT Modification Order that aligns with the provisions of the Nigeria Tax Act and recommend amendments to the Tax Reform Acts and other enabli…
…the project is intended to strengthen energy access, drive industrialisation, and deepen regional integration across the continent.” Beyond transporting gas, the project is expected to deepen regional integration by connecting African energy markets and supporting the development of industries that depend on reliable a…
…African travellers and described the move as aligning with AfCFTA’s vision of deepening regional integration and expanding intra-African trade. She also praised Rwanda’s progressive visa policy, adding that it had strengthened business travel, tourism and regional investment. Oduwole said that Nigeria continued engagin…
…productive economic transformation, human capital investment, democratic governance and regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area AfCFTA. Lawyer and pro-democracy activist Ayo Obe drew a direct line between SAP and the current administration’s economic policies, describing President Bola Tinu…
…direction. Driven by labour shortages, ageing populations, economic growth plans and regional integration efforts, a number of countries have introduced visa reforms, new work permit schemes, residency pathways and visa-free travel policies that could make it easier for Nigerians to live, work or travel abroad. Here ar…
…regulation, digital infrastructure, cross-border payments, artificial intelligence (AI), regional integration, and talent mobility. Road to Moonshot aims to capture those discussions in a smaller setting before they continue at the October conference. Moonshot, which launched in 2023, has grown into one of Africa’s big…
…and Benin. Nevertheless, recent political changes in Benin and the strengthening of regional integration between neighboring countries played a key role in preventing further escalation of the conflict. It is reported that President Macron's government was displeased with the clear rapprochement between Niger and Benin…
…EBID, potentially broadening the lender's capital base and enhancing its ability to fund regional integration projects. Founded as the development finance institution of the 15 ECOWAS member states, EBID finances projects across infrastructure, industry, rural development, environmental sustainability, and social servi…
…and Benin. Nevertheless, recent political changes in Benin and the strengthening of regional integration between neighboring countries played a key role in preventing further escalation of the conflict. It is reported that Macron’s government was displeased with the clear rapprochement between Niger and Benin, where Fr…