Nigeria has officially gazetted and transmitted to the AfCFTA Secretariat, the ECOWAS Schedule of Tariff Offers for Trade in Goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), ahead of the 16th meeting of the AfCFTA Council of Ministers (COM) responsible for Trade holding in Kinshasa DRC on April 15. This marks a significant milestone in regional trade integration.
This Agreement establishes zero duties on 90% of tariff lines for trade in goods, enhancing Nigeria’s market competitiveness and expanding trade opportunities across Africa. Nigerian goods are now competitively positioned in the African market, ensuring greater business access and profitability.
Signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the ECOWAS Schedule of Tariff Offers reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to regional trade expansion.
This step under the AfCFTA framework strengthens Nigeria’s role in shaping the future of intra-African trade and boosting export competitiveness. Furthermore, it enables the seamless shipment of goods to and from Nigeria, unlocking new opportunities for businesses, manufacturers, and exporters.
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