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Will Trump Renew AGOA in September?

Talking about Nigeria’s participation and utilisation of AGOA preferences since the year 2000, the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce said in the past that Nigerian companies had not taken advantage of AGOA.

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The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) expires in September 2025, raising questions on the possibility of its renewal.

AGOA is a programme that allows eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa to export 6,800 different products to the United States without paying tariffs or facing limits on the amount they can export.

It came into existence in the year 2000 when President Bill Clinton’s administration passed some specific trade laws, which included AGOA.

Its purpose is to assist the SSA economy to promote a free market system, stimulate economic growth and integrate into the global economy. AGOA was modernised and extended from 2015 to 2025.

However, a concerted effort was made last December to renew AGOA. American Senator James Ritch introduced a bipartisan Bill that would renew the trade pact for 16 years, extending it to 2041. John James also introduced legislation that would extend AGOA for 12 years.

Apart from differences over the time frames, the two bills were aligned in their support for an enhanced AGOA.

In 2023, Nigerian-born US Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Wally Adeyemo, noted that Nigeria has not taken advantage of AGOA and urged entrepreneurs and start-ups to seize opportunity by selling their products and exploring ‘duty-free access’ to the US markets.

Analysts who spoke to The Guardian agreed that Nigeria has not benefited by not taking full advantage of the window.

A capital market analyst, Ola Adeyanju said that despite Nigeria’s strong fundamentals, lack of basic infrastructures has rendered the citizens powerless against exportation.

“Cost of production and lack of basic infrastructures are seriously working against exporters in this country,” he said.

Source: The Guardian

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Airtel launches data calculator to counter depletion complaints

Commenting on the significance of the launch, Dinesh Balsingh, Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, said that the company remains focused on building a network and customer experience ecosystem anchored on trust, transparency and continuous improvement.

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June 11, 2026

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Airtel Nigeria has launched the Airtel Web Data Calculator, a new digital tool designed to help customers estimate and better understand their internet data consumption based on real-life usage patterns.

Available through Airtel’s website, the calculator enables customers to estimate data usage across common digital activities such as video streaming, social media engagement, voice and video calls, and everyday web browsing.

Speaking on the launch, Oladokun Oye, Customer Experience Director, Airtel Nigeria, said that the initiative reflects Airtel’s commitment to customer empowerment and service transparency.

“As Nigerians become increasingly dependent on digital services for work, education, entertainment and communication, it is important that customers have clear visibility into how their data is consumed.

The Airtel Web Data Calculator was developed to help our customers understand their usage patterns better, make informed choices, and enjoy greater confidence in their digital experience,” he said.

Commenting on the significance of the launch, Dinesh Balsingh, Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, said the company remains focused on building a network and customer experience ecosystem anchored on trust, transparency and continuous improvement.

“The future of telecommunications will be defined not only by network investments but also by how effectively operators help customers understand and manage their digital lives. The Airtel Web Data Calculator represents a practical innovation that places more information and control directly in the hands of our customers.” He said.

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Kingsley Moghalu chairs Bluecode Africa subsidiary in Nigeria

Moghalu served as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 2009 to 2014, heading the Financial System Stability and Operations Directorates at different periods.

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June 11, 2026

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Bluecode Africa, the European payments infrastructure operator backed by leading US and European institutional investors, has named Prof Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu as Chairman of the Advisory Board of its Nigerian subsidiary, Bluecode Payments Nigeria Limited as the company formally enters the Nigerian market.

The appointment was jointly announced by Chris Pirkner, Founder of Bluecode, and Odin Krismayr, Managing Director of Bluecode Africa, who described it as a foundational governance decision for the company’s Nigerian and continental operations.

Moghalu served as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 2009 to 2014, heading the Financial System Stability and Operations Directorates at different periods.

He led the team that introduced the unique-identifier Bank Verification Number (BVN), enrolling 50 million banking users, simplifying Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, and doubled Nigeria’s financial inclusion rate from 33 to 60 per cent.