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Stories, updates, and perspectives on trade, investment, and opportunity shaping Africa's future — from event highlights to the ideas driving growth across the continent.

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Featured Event

Nigerian–South Korean Investment Forum & Expo

A landmark bilateral forum bringing Nigerian and South Korean trade partners together for high-level dialogue on investment.

Event October 17, 2019
Korea Chamber of Commerce, Seoul

The Nigerian–South Korean Investment Forum & Expo was held on the 17th of October, 2019, at the Council Chambers of the Korea Chamber of Commerce. The event convened Nigerian and South Korean trade partners for high-level dialogue on bilateral investment opportunities, positioning Africa as a preferred destination for Asian capital flows.

ATC's Executive Vice-President & CEO led the Nigerian delegation, engaging directly with Korean business leaders and government officials to explore areas of mutual cooperation — from manufacturing and agribusiness to infrastructure and technology transfer.

ATC EVP CEO with investment partners at the Nigerian–South Korean Forum ATC EVP/CEO · Investment Partners
Participants at the ATC trade fair Trade Fair Delegates
Forum Reach
2019
Korea · Nigeria
Africa is open for business — and events like this are how we make that invitation concrete, personal, and profitable for all sides.
H.E. Amb. Prince Oddy Nwaubani · EVP & CEO, ATC
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ATC at the United Nations

Since receiving Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), ATC has been accredited to participate in and organize parallel side events at the UN General Assembly and affiliated high-level forums.

In September 2019, ATC hosted a Side Event Summit on the sidelines of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development — bringing together African trade advocates, policymakers, and development partners to align trade promotion with the Sustainable Development Goals.

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FESPACO 2019
Participation

ATC participated in FESPACO 2019 — the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — recognizing the creative economy as a powerful vehicle for trade and cultural diplomacy across the continent.

ATC representative at FESPACO 2019
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Pan-African Film & Television Festival · 2019

ATC joined cultural and trade delegations from across Africa, forging new connections between creative industries and investment networks.

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