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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and former presidential aspirant, Tein Jack-Rich, has called for stronger economic and investment ties between Nigeria and the United States, saying deeper collaboration would accelerate industrialisation, create jobs and drive economic growth across Africa.

African leaders, economists and development partners have called for deeper regional cooperation, stronger trade links and more coordinated economic policies as the 2026 African Economic Conference concluded in Abidjan, with a shared message that Africa’s future depends on building its own economic strength in an increasingly uncertain global environment.