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Customs, Afreximbank Partner to Advance Intra-African Trade

Voice of Nigeria

Voice of Nigeria

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July 8, 2026

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration on trade facilitation, enhancing customs cooperation and accelerating the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The move is part of the efforts to advance intra-African trade and deepen regional economic integration. The renewed [] The post Customs, Afreximbank Partner to Advance Intra-African Trade appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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Vanguard News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Customs, Afreximbank deepen partnership to boost cross-border trade

By Godwin Oritse ABUJA — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation aimed at promoting seamless cross-border trade and accelerating the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The renewed commitment was highlighted during a working visit by the President and Chairman [] The post Customs, Afreximbank deepen partnership to boost cross-border trade appeared first on Vanguard News.

Atlantic Council

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· Jun 24, 2026

Harmonizing USMCA: Enhancing customs to facilitate US-Mexico competitiveness

With the 2026 USMCA review underway, negotiating authorities should focus on strengthening the mechanisms that promote trade facilitation: customs. The post Harmonizing USMCA: Enhancing customs to facilitate US-Mexico competitiveness appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

Africa’s trade shield

Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has become the cornerstone of Africa’s economic integration agenda. Since trading officially commenced on January 1, 2021, the Agreement has sought to transform Africa from a collection of fragmented national markets into a single integrated marketplace capable of stimulating industrialisation, investment and sustainable economic growth. The AfCFTA The post Africa’s trade shield appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 25, 2026

Nigeria, Netherlands secure fresh trade deal

Nigeria and Netherlands have secured a fresh trade facilitation deal. This comes as Nigeria Customs and its counterpart in the Kingdom of the Netherlands agreed to facilitate trade, boost border security, build capacity, and fight against transnational organised crime. In a statement by customs’ spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, the collaboration was reached on Wednesday, 24 June [] Nigeria, Netherlands secure fresh trade deal

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 6, 2026

How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions

The move underscores growing scrutiny of the conflict mineral trade fuelling violence in eastern DR Congo.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 25, 2026

Matrade, CAIQ sokong syarikat eksport ke China

KUALA LUMPUR: Perbadanan Pembangunan Perdagangan Luar Malaysia (Matrade) menandatangani perjanjian kerjasama dengan CAIQ Biosecurity Sdn. Bhd. untuk memperkukuh sokongan pematuhan teknikal dan kesediaan pasaran untuk pengeksport Malaysia yang menyasarkan pasaran China. Kerjasama yang dilaksanakan di bawah Malaysia-China Gateway Initiative (MCGi) ini bertujuan untuk menyokong syarikat Malaysia, terutamanya perusahaan mikro, kecil dan sederhana (PMKS) dalam memahami ... Read more The post Matrade, CAIQ sokong syarikat eksport ke China appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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Related coverage for "Customs, Afreximbank Partner to Advance Intra-African Trade": Vanguard News — Customs, Afreximbank deepen partnership to boost cross-border trade. Atlantic Council — Harmonizing USMCA: Enhancing customs to facilitate US-Mexico competitiveness. Ghanaian Times — Africa’s trade shield. Daily Post Nigeria — Nigeria, Netherlands secure fresh trade deal. Al Jazeera — How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions. Utusan Malaysia — Matrade, CAIQ sokong syarikat eksport ke China