
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.
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