Nigeria, Sept. 15 -- Africa's private sector stands at the centre of a historic transformation. Across the continent, new opportunities are emerging as trade and investment patterns evolve, markets open, and innovation accelerates. Yet, these same forces bring disruption, complexity, and risk. For businesses in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and beyond, the road to growth is paved with both promise and challenges.

In recent months, African markets have faced significant shifts: the United States has introduced new tariff systems and rates for certain African countries, foreign exchange fluctuations have reshaped cost structures and trade flows, and global economic headwinds have tested the resilience of local markets. Beneath these develop...