NEPC Targets New Markets for Nigerian Exporters Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is focusing on finding new markets for Nigerian exporters in response to U.S. tariff pressures. Amina Abdulmalik announced a capacity-building program to enhance product competitiveness and explore alternative markets outside the U.S.

She highlighted the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) as a significant opportunity for Nigerian businesses to trade freely within Africa. Shamsuddeen Rahman noted that many SME exporters lack knowledge of opportunities in African countries, urging a shift away from reliance on the U.S. market.