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Nigeria Aims for $79B Exports Through AfCFTA Boost

1/22/2025

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Story summary
  • Nigeria targets $79 billion in exports via the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by boosting trade capacity.
  • AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene calls for the removal of trade barriers affecting women and youth-owned businesses.
  • The digital economy in Nigeria accounts for 20% of GDP, with e-commerce expected to hit $75 billion by 2025.
  • Successful AfCFTA implementation relies on collaboration with stakeholders and investment in Africa's digital economy.
  • Nigeria's first certificate of origin was issued to a woman-owned business, opening new market opportunities.