South Africa and Nigeria urged to strengthen ties to mitigate global trade uncertainty

The Guardian Nigeria
11 Sep 2025

Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at SAIIA, Steven Gruzd, calls for closer collaboration between Nigeria and South Africa, two leading economies on the continent, to not only boost intra-African trade but also enhance the continent’s collective bargaining power.

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