The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation to promote cross-border trade and support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This renewed partnership was emphasized during a working visit by the President and Chairman of Afreximbank, according to Vanguard.

In 2025, Nigeria experienced a 21% increase in intra-African trade, reaching a total of $9.02 billion. This growth is attributed to the ongoing implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which has facilitated new export opportunities and enhanced regional commercial integration by allowing businesses to benefit from preferential market access and reduced trade barriers, according to the latest African Trade Report.

DHL Express and Absa Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand the DHL GoTrade programme across Sub-Saharan Africa, according to TechTrends KE. The partnership aims to help small and medium-sized enterprises overcome barriers to cross-border trade and reach international markets. The agreement combines DHL's logistics and trade expertise with Absa Group's banking services. The initiative targets SME growth by easing access to global commerce for African businesses.

According to CIO Africa, Africa's payments landscape is evolving into a new phase that goes beyond mere digital transactions, focusing on the development of intelligent and interconnected financial ecosystems. This shift indicates a significant transformation in how financial services are delivered and utilized across the continent.

Kenya is seeking to establish itself as a leading digital infrastructure and investment hub in Africa, with the government prioritising fibre connectivity, data centres, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to attract global investment and accelerate economic growth. According to the Kenya News Agency, Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke said digital infrastructure had become critical national infrastructure, comparable to roads and water, underscoring its importance to the country's development agenda.

More than 50 investors and business leaders from Africa, Europe, and North America have gathered in Dar es Salaam for a five-day trade and investment mission led by Equity Group. This initiative highlights the bank's increasing role in facilitating cross-border investment opportunities in East Africa, with participants from countries including Kenya, Canada, Nigeria, and Poland.