Unions discuss revival of the textile and garment sector in Africa industriall-union.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from industriall-union.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The AfCFTA agreement is brokered by the AU, and was signed by 44 of its 55 member states in Kigali, Rwanda on March 21, 2018.
It is reputed to be the largest free-trade area in the world in terms of the number of participating countries since the formation of the World Trade Organisation.
The main objectives of the AfCFTA are to create a continental market for goods and services with free movement of people and capital and pave the way for creating a Customs Union.
It is expected to grow intra-African trade through better harmonisation and coordination of trade liberalisation across the continent.
Immediately after signing the agreement establishing the AfCFTA on July 7, 2019, President
Nigeria: 56-Year-Old Kaduna s Only Textile Company Sacks 300 Staff allafrica.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from allafrica.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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Power restored in Maiduguri after two-month blackout The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) says power has been restored in Maiduguri, the Borno capital, and other areas in the state.Advertisement The affected areas have been in darkness for.
Two ‘bandits’ killed as troops destroy their hideout in Kaduna Troops of the operation Thunder Strike and one division of the Nigerian army have destroyed the hideout of suspected bandits in the Buruku general area of Chikun LGA in Kaduna.
Waziri Adio urges Kashim Ibrahim fellows to lead with integrity Waziri Adio, former executive secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), has urged Kashim Ibrahim fellows to lead with integrity. Advertisement The Kaduna state government had initiated the Kashim.