Nigeria’s bilateral trade with India rose to $9 billion in the last fiscal year, representing a 26% increase compared to the same period the year prior.
In 2024, Nigeria’s trade with the world’s most populous country, India, came in at $7.13 billion, according to the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abishek Singh.
The High Commissioner made the revelation in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Wednesday, noting that 2025’s figures significantly surpassed the $7.13 billion recorded in 2024.
He further revealed that around 200 Indian companies operating in the West African country are responsible for the creation of 100,000 jobs, making India the second-largest employer of Nigerian workers after the country’s own government.
According to the High Commissioner, this expansion in trade reflects the strengthening strategic partnership between the two nations, extending beyond traditional oil trade and historical ties to encompass investment, security, technology, agriculture, healthcare, and energy, among other sectors.
