The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has cautioned that Nigeria may not fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) despite the government's approval of a $1 billion credit facility to support exporters. The association emphasized that without necessary reforms, the potential advantages of the AfCFTA may not be realized, according to Vanguard Business.

Festus Keyamo, the current Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development in Nigeria, has pledged to review the more than 100 Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs) that Nigeria has established with other countries. This initiative raises questions about reciprocity in these agreements, as highlighted in a recent article by Tribune Online.

Sustainable aviation fuel development in Africa is transitioning from pilot initiatives to early-stage project planning, driven by emerging demand and policy signals. Currently, most activities are focused on feasibility and financing stages, indicating a gradual progression toward potential future production capacity.

President Bola Tinubu emphasized the need for a united African strategy to develop the continent's solid mineral resources during a speech in Abuja. He urged African nations to shift focus from exporting raw materials to enhancing value addition, industrialization, and regional collaboration, according to Vanguard.

According to ThisDay Live, APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria's largest container terminal, has emphasized its role as a key facilitator of the country's export trade. The terminal is enhancing its capabilities through strategic investments, advanced technology, and customer-focused solutions to support export growth.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called on African nations to cease the export of raw minerals and focus on enhancing value addition through processing, technology transfer, and industrial development. He emphasized the need for collaboration among African countries to ensure the continent maximizes its benefits from its abundant mineral resources, according to Premium Times Business.