WTO chief makes rare warning of trade war over U.S. tariff plan

World Trade Organization Director General Roberto Azevedo expressed concern at U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for…

Trade accounts for 18% of Nigeria’s GDP, says Minister

By Omotilewa Quadri  The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Okechukwu Enelamah, on Tuesday said the…

Nigeria-Indonesian trade investment hits $3bn

Nigeria-Indonesian trade investment has hit $3 billion, out of which $400 million worth of non-oil exports…

WTO outlook indicator: Global trade growth to stay above-trend

Global trade in goods will continue growing above trend during the second quarter, the World Trade…

Is Nigeria ready for Continental Free Trade Area?

By Ace Omozuwa President MuhammaduBuharioften presents himself as a leader of leaders in international fora. When…

China urges U.S. not to politicise trade issues

By Jite Eriabie  China’s Ministry of Commerce Thursday urged the United States not to “politicise” economic…

Buhari seeks African single market to increase trade, reduce poverty

By Jite Eriabie  President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday appealed for the speedy establishment of a single, unified…

Buhari urges establishment of African single market to increase trade, reduce poverty

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday appealed for the speedy establishment of a single, unified market in Africa…

India-Nigeria trade hits $9.4bn in 2017

The value of trade between Nigeria and India has hit USD9.4 billion just as the two…

Trans-Pacific trade pact, without U.S., to be signed in March- Japan

Eleven countries aiming to forge a Asia-Pacific trade pact after the United States pulled out of…

South Africa’s trade grows 10% in 2017 Q3, says Maersk 

By Jite Eriabie   During the third quarter of 2017, the total import and export container trade…

U.S. trade deficit rises to near six-year high on record imports

The U.S. trade deficit increased more than expected in November as imports of goods surged to…