Trade, Imports & Exports

Nigeria strengthens cold chain infrastructure to boost food security

NIGERIA - The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing cold chain infrastructure in Nigeria to improve food security…

1 week ago

Nigeria’s cocoa exports surge amid global market dynamics

NIGERIA - Nigeria’s cocoa exports witnessed an extraordinary 606 percent surge in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching N1.2 trillion…

2 weeks ago

Lagos butchers struggle as soaring cow prices threaten livelihoods

NIGERIA - The Lagos State Butchers’ Association has raised concerns over the escalating cost of cows, warning that the crisis…

2 weeks ago

Togo mandates local sourcing for fish, poultry imports in new trade rule

TOGO - Togo’s Ministry of Fisheries and Animal Resources has introduced a new requirement for importers of fish, poultry meat,…

2 weeks ago

Kenya’s coffee sector reforms set to boost farmers’ earnings in 2025

KENYA - Kenya’s Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured coffee farmers of increased earnings this year, citing key government interventions…

3 weeks ago

Kenya’s macadamia export ban sparks industry divide

KENYA - Kenya’s macadamia industry is at a crossroads following the government’s decision to reinstate a ban on the export…

1 month ago

Botswana lifts ban on South African vegetable imports

BOTSWANA/SOUTH AFRICA - Botswana has officially lifted its ban on vegetable imports from South Africa, marking a significant milestone for…

1 month ago

Kenya moves to address unsold tea stock as industry faces market challenges

KENYA - The Kenyan government and the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) have introduced a series of measures aimed at…

2 months ago

South Africa resumes white maize imports

SOUTH AFRICA - South Africa has resumed importing white maize for the first time since March 2017, as poor local…

3 months ago

Cargill Kenya shifts focus to grains, leaves tea auction market

KENYA - Cargill Kenya Limited, a major buyer at the Mombasa Tea Auction for over 40 years, has announced its…

4 months ago