Nigeria's President Tinubu Returns from Turkey with Trade Agreements

Nigerian President Tinubu returned to Abuja after a visit to Turkey where talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan focused on boosting trade between the two nations to $5 billion. Currently, the trade volume stands at $2 billion, with Turkey exporting machinery, chemicals, and more to Nigeria, while Nigeria exports crude oil and agricultural products to Turkey.

Both leaders established a joint economic and trade committee to enhance Turkish investments in Nigeria. Nine agreements were signed covering areas like diaspora policies, defense cooperation, and education collaboration between the two countries' ministries.

The agreements aim to strengthen economic ties and create opportunities for Turkish investments in Nigeria. The visit highlighted the commitment to expanding bilateral trade and cooperation between Turkey and Nigeria.