Policy Brief: Nigeria's Participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

By Oladipupo Desmond-Eke

April 2025 | Nigeria Office | 10 minutes Read

Policy Brief: Nigeria's Participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

Executive Summary

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a landmark initiative aimed at fostering economic integration and development across the African continent. Nigeria, as Africa's largest economy, plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of this agreement. By implementing tariff concessions and aligning trade policies, Nigeria has demonstrated its commitment to regional cooperation and economic diversification.

It also provides an expanded analysis of sector-specific implications, regional trade infrastructure, legal obligations, and cross-border collaboration frameworks that are crucial to Nigeria's successful participation in AfCFTA.

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