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07
Sep
FG sensitises North-East businesses on ECOWAS, AfCFTA trade opportunities
The Federal Government has launched a sensitisation programme to help Nigerian businesses access trade opportunities under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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06
Sep
GITEX Nigeria 2026 Opens in Abuja, Unites Gov’t, Global Tech Leaders to Advance AI Ambitions
The second edition of GITEX Nigeria, West Africa’s largest technology, artificial intelligence and startup event, officially opened in Abuja on Monday, bringing together senior government officials, global technology leaders, investors and other digital economy stakeholders.
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06
Sep
Afcfta SECRETARIAT AND BERGMANS SIGN US$3.1 BILLION CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR CUSTOMS MODERNISATION
ACCRA, 7 AUGUST 2026 – The AfCFTA Secretariat and Bergmans Security Consultants and Supplies Limited have signed a 20-year, US$3.1 billion Concession Agreement for the implementation of the AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project. The Agreement provides a framework for financing and deploying modern customs digital and physical border infrastructure across participating AfCFTA State Parties through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. It seeks to support the development of smarter, digitally enabled and better-connected customs administrations across the continent.
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04
Sep
AfCFTA, Quest Ghana Sign $5.17bn Digital Trade Corridor Deal
The agreement will see the parties develop digital infrastructure covering an African Minerals and Commodities Exchange, a digital marketplace and a continental cross-border interoperable payment system. The Republic of Seychelles will provide sovereign support for the venture, which will be headquartered in Victoria, Seychelles.
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17
Oct
Trade Facilitation, Logistics & Connectivity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the first technology that can make decisions and generate ideas, challenging the notion that technology is neutral.
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23
Jun
25 New Technology Trends for 2025
Technology is evolving faster than ever, transforming the way we work and live. In this dynamic landscape, it's not just new tech trends that are reshaping the future, but the very roles of IT professionals themselves. According to Gartner's research on strategic technology trends, the most influential innovations are expected to disrupt industries and accelerate business success in the coming years.
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