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Nigeria will stage the Intra‑African Trade Fair in 2027, preceded by the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) weekend in November 2026. Afreximbank officials say the events aim to turn Africa's creative talent into profitable businesses through investment, IP protection and market linkages.
Speaking at the University of Offa’s inaugural convocation, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama called on African governments to build stable institutions, quality infrastructure and relevant education to enable enterprises to thrive, instead of placing the burden of joblessness on young graduates.
Former UNIDO Director‑General Dr Kandeh Yumkella told a Lagos audience that Nigeria possesses the core assets to lead Africa’s industrialisation, but must turn its market size, resources and entrepreneurial spirit into tangible manufacturing output and exports.