THE INTEGRATION OF THE AFRICAN ECONOMY
The African Continental Free Trade Area1 (AFCFTA) which is has of most African Cou6ntries2, aims to create a place where African States (Countries) can promote and improve their goods and services trading. The AFCFTA Agreement is the document that sets out the countries' objectives and commitments. In this article, we will consider (i) the history of the AFCFTA, (ii) the effects of the AFCFTA on the Nigerian Economy; (iii) some of the benefits and opportunities of AFCFTA to Nigeria; and (iv) some recommendations that may help improve some of the challenges that the AFCFTA may face.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The African Continental Free Trade Area1 (AFCFTA) which is has of most African Countries2, aims to create a place where African States (Countries) can promote and improve their goods and services trading. The AFCFTA Agreement is the document that sets out the countries' objectives and commitments.
In this article, we will consider (i) the history of the AFCFTA, (ii) the effects of the AFCFTA on the Nigerian Economy; (iii) some of the benefits and opportunities of AFCFTA to Nigeria; and (iv) some recommendations that may help improve some of the challenges that the AFCFTA may face.