Nigeria Exports $2.57bn Crude Oil to US, Strengthens Energy Partnership

Nigeria shipped 33.23 million barrels of crude oil worth $2.57 billion to the US from January to August 2025, accounting for half of African exports to the US. This highlights Nigeria's pivotal role in the transatlantic energy market and its position as Africa's leading oil producer.

The strong trade relationship between Nigeria and the US is emphasized, creating employment opportunities and fostering economic prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic. Nigeria's robust export performance places it ahead of regional peers like Angola, Libya, and Ghana in the transatlantic oil trade.