On the eve of the 12th Extraordinary Summit of the African Union Heads of State that took place on July 7 in Niamey, Niger; the federal government announced that it would sign the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). This created audible sighs of relief around the region. Nigeria’s delay in signing that treaty – and its entry into force without her ratification – had raised questions as to whether Nigeria was abdicating her leadership role on the continent and, more importantly...
Is Nigeria still a regional hegemon? - The Nation
Is Nigeria still a regional hegemon? - The Nation