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.

A report indicates that while Africa has seen growth in hydropower generation, Nigeria continues to face significant challenges with chronic power shortages, frequent grid failures, and a substantial electricity access deficit, despite having considerable hydropower resources.

Nigeria's Federal Government is set to spend N358 billion on electricity subsidies in the first quarter of 2026, even as the country continues to experience persistent blackouts. This expenditure occurs while electricity tariffs remain frozen, according to Punch.

Nigerian Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) experienced a loss of over 1.13 million customers in 2025, attributed to unreliable power supply and increasing energy costs, according to Punch.

According to Onyema, Nigerian airlines are increasingly reliant on bank loans due to rising fuel costs. This statement follows the recent announcement by Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which reduced the price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) to N1,450 per litre. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by domestic airlines in Nigeria amid fluctuating fuel prices.

Nigeria's electricity sector may encounter increased supply challenges due to drought conditions induced by El Niño, which threaten hydropower generation throughout West Africa, according to BMI.