AfCFTA lifts Nigeria’s intra-African trade by 21% to $9.02bn in 2025

Nigeria's intra-African trade rose by 21 percent to $9.02 billion in 2025, driven by the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This expansion, highlighting increased export opportunities and lower trade barriers, serves as a key indicator of regional integration for market watchers tracking Nigerian trade dynamics.