Nigeria–UAE Scrap Tariffs on Over 13,000 Goods

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 January 2026

President Bola Tinubu and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that removes tariffs on more than 13,000 products traded between both countries. Under the deal, Nigeria

NEPC Empowers Entrepreneurs with Export Skills at Lagos Mainland Trade Fair

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 September 2025

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has taken a bold step to empower Nigerian entrepreneurs with export knowledge at the maiden edition of the Lagos Mainland Trade Fair. Senior Trade Officers, Nancy Okpa and Olamide Olatunde, trained vendors on step-by-step export procedures and highlighted the importance of meeting international standards.  Exportation is a

China Grants Duty-Free Market Access to Nigeria and 52 African Nations 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 June 2025

In a major trade development, China has announced that Nigeria and 52 other African countries will now enjoy full duty-free access to its massive consumer market. This move is expected to boost exports from Africa and reshape trade relations between the continent and China.  Chinese President Xi Jinping made the announcement in a letter to […]

APM Terminals Expands Barge Capacity for Non-Oil Exports 

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 September 2024

APM Terminals APM Terminals Apapa has increased its capacity to handle more non-oil exports by expanding its barge lanes. This development was announced during the company’s second Exporters Forum held in Lagos. The expansion aims to support exporters and improve the terminal’s export processes.  Feedback Leads to Improvements  Caroline Aubert-Adewuyi, Chief