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Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027) Host signing ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria
The agreement marks Nigeria’s commitment to boost intra-African trade and implement the African Continental Free Trade Area, with thousands expected to participate in IATF2027.
- On Monday 9 March 2026, the Federal Government of Nigeria, African Export‑Import Bank, African Union Commission and AfCFTA Secretariat signed the Hosting Agreement for IATF2027 at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Iganmu, Lagos at 13:30 WAT.
- Organised by Afreximbank, the African Union Commission and the AfCFTA Secretariat, the Intra-African Trade Fair is intended to facilitate trade and investment information exchange supporting AfCFTA implementation goals.
- Among speakers were H.E Wamkele Mene, H.E Francisca Tatchoup Belobe, H.E Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu, the organisers said.
- The ceremony brought together senior government representatives, continental institutions and business leaders, marking a significant step toward delivering a transformative trade platform for Africa.
- IATF2027 is expected to convene thousands of exhibitors, buyers, investors and policymakers from across Africa and the diaspora, catalysing trade and investment deals and industrial partnerships in support of Africa's industrialisation and economic integration agenda.
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Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027) Host signing ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria
Announcement - The Federal Government of Nigeria, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat will officially sign the Hosting Agreement for the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2027) at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Lagos on Monday, 9 March 2026.
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Nigeria is positioning itself as the engine of African economic growth as it prepares to host the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Lagos in November 2027, with the Federal Government targeting over $50 billion in trade and investment deals. The ambitious target surpasses the $48.3 billion recorded at the previous edition … The post Nigeria Sets $50bn Target for 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair in Lagos appeared first on Busin…
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By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria will position the Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF 2027) as a major catalyst for accelerating trade and investment across the continent under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. This was disclosed by the Minister of Trade and Investment, Mrs Jumoke Oduwole, while speaking at the IATF 2027 Hosting Signing […]
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