UNCTAD: Global plastics trade hits $1.13 trillion, but 75% ends as waste burdening developing nations
The global plastics trade has more than doubled in value over the past two decades, reaching an estimated $1.13 trillion ...
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Africa’s commodity exports drop by 5.6% amid oil price slump in Nigeria, Angola, others – UNCTAD
Africa recorded a 5.6% decline in the value of its commodity exports between 2021 and 2023, largely due to falling ...
UNCTAD: Nigeria, developing countries lag in Q1 2025 global trade growth
Nigeria and other developing economies lagged behind in global trade growth and digital market participation during the first quarter of ...
UN agency urges struggling African economies to go slow on eurobonds
UNCTAD has warned developing countries especially in Africa facing a high risk of debt distress against issuing more Eurobonds.
UNCTAD: Africa can become major exporter of raw materials for global high tech sectors
As the world grapples with its economic headaches, Africa holds significant potential as a supplier of raw materials for global ...
UN says oil theft, production decline, high debts are threats to Nigeria
A United Nations report has highlighted oil theft, declining oil production, and debt as threats to Nigeria's economy.
Fuels made up 47% of Africa’s exports in 2021 – UNCTAD
The December 2022 Handbook of Statistics by UNCTAD has shown that fuels made up 47% of Africa's exports in 2021
FG fulfills WTO pledge, launches Nigeria Trade Information Portal
This was due to collaboration with UNCTAD alongside the European Union and German Technical Cooperation
The United Nations to enable women-led digital businesses in Anglophone Africa scale up and expand to new markets
Women digital entrepreneurs have a lot to bring to the table. A recent study published by the International Finance Corporation revealed ...
Global investment flows rebound, hits $852 billion in H1 2021
Global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) hit about $852 billion in the first half of 2021. This is an indication that ...
