The global plastics trade has more than doubled in value over the past two decades, reaching an estimated...
Africa recorded a 5.6% decline in the value of its commodity exports between 2021 and 2023, largely due to falling oil prices and reduced export volumes from key producers such as Algeria, Angola, and Nigeria.
Nigeria and other developing economies lagged behind in global trade growth and digital market participation during the first quarter of 2025.
UNCTAD has warned developing countries especially in Africa facing a high risk of debt distress against issuing more Eurobonds.
As the world grapples with its economic headaches, Africa holds significant potential as a supplier of raw materials for global supply chains, particularly in high-technology sectors such as automobiles, smartphones, renewable energy, and healthcare.
A United Nations report has highlighted oil theft, declining oil production, and debt as threats to Nigeria's economy.
The December 2022 Handbook of Statistics by UNCTAD has shown that fuels made up 47% of Africa's exports in 2021
This was due to collaboration with UNCTAD alongside the European Union and German Technical Cooperation
Women digital entrepreneurs have a lot to bring to the table. A recent study published by the International Finance...
Global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) hit about $852 billion in the first half of 2021. This is an...
Nigeria’s burgeoning creative industry gives it a competitive advantage on the African continent.
The UNCTAD has said that global trade has recovered faster from the recession caused by the pandemic than in the last two trade recessions.
