Zenith Bank hosts 10th seminar to boost Nigeria’s non-oil exports

Zenith Bank Plc held its 10th International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export on August 25, 2026. Under the theme ‘Unlocking Value and Harnessing Growth’, the virtual event focused on diversifying Nigeria’s economy by moving from raw commodity exports toward building competitive value chains and strengthening trade infrastructure.

Group Managing Director and CEO Adaora Umeoji highlighted the need to translate improving export figures into sustainable economic value. Data from the Nigerian Export Promotion Council indicates that Nigeria’s non-oil exports reached a record $6.1 billion in 2025, an 11.5 per cent increase from $5.46 billion in 2024 and a significant rise from $612 million recorded a decade ago.

To support these efforts, Zenith Bank is partnering with the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat to develop the SMARTAfCFTA portal and has integrated with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System to facilitate easier cross-border business for exporters.