International trade policy and law expert Olusegun Olutayo has underscored the decisive role of implementation in driving the success of regional trade agreements, particularly the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation in Nigeria continues in full swing, 2024 was a year of significant progress.

Nigeria's First AfCFTA Consignment Arrives Kenyan Port The first shipment from Nigeria under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has successfully arrived at the Mombasa Port in Kenya. This announcement was contained in a press release signed by Olusegun Olutayo, Senior Trade Expert at the...

Nigeria Targets $79bn Export Through AfCFTA Nigeria is poised to significantly boost its export market, with a potential value of up to $79 billion, by leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework to expand its export capabilities. Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr...

Experts Underscore Role of IPRs in Trade Under AfCFTA The National Coordinator of the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, Olusegun Awolowo, has called for legal protection of African creations, noting that safeguarding Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) is critical to achieving economic growth and sustainability through the...

AfCFTA: MWFAAN Stepping Up for Nigeria's Economic Future By Abdulhaleem Ishaq Ringim It's been an encouraging few weeks for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) in Nigeria. The Nigeria Customs Service recently facilitated the country's first shipment under the AfCFTA to Kenya—a milestone that marks...