Freedom Advocates at Abuja Conference Urge Nigeria to Adopt Visa-Free Entry for African Union Nationals to Advance Continental Trade

Nigeria’s isolationist visa rules are directly choking off billions of dollars in continental trade and tourism revenues. Consequently, current immigration policies are effectively locking Nigeria out of a valuable single-market…

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West African Trade Officials Move to Align Services Positions Ahead of Critical Continental AfCFTA Talks

Negotiations regarding the continental trade in services will soon offer substantial benefits to West African businesses looking to export across borders. Regional policymakers are currently working to synchronize their approaches…

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Infrastructure and regulatory reforms can unlock 30% intra-African trade

Intra-African trade faces significant cross-border bottlenecks that disrupt local businesses. Therefore, member states must transition quickly from political commitments to practical infrastructure overhauls. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on…

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Regulatory Inertia and High Operational Tariffs Stifle Passenger Growth Across African Air Corridors

African commercial carriers are experiencing a massive surge in passenger demand. However, severe administrative delays continue to choke the aviation industry. Specifically, slow SAATM airline execution and punishing operational taxes…

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