Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his Nigerian counterpart Yusuf Maitama Tuggar in Ankara on Monday, marking Tuggar's first visit to Trkiye. The Turkish Foreign Ministry shared photos of the meeting on social media, but no further details were provided about the discussions.

According to Anadolu Agency, diplomatic relations between Trkiye and Nigeria were officially established on November 9, 1960. The bilateral trade volume between the two nations reached $688.4 million in the first 11 months of 2025. Notably, Nigeria emerged as Trkiye's largest trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa through energy trade in 2025.

Currently, more than 50 Turkish-owned companies are operating in Nigeria, with their total investments valued at around $400 million. Turkish contractors have significantly increased their presence in Nigeria, undertaking projects with a total value approaching $3 billion. The cooperation between Ankara and Abuja extends to military affairs, security, and the defense industry, supported by Trkiye's commitment to aiding Nigeria's counterterrorism efforts.

Additionally, educational ties between the two countries are strengthening. Between 1992 and 2023, 199 Nigerian students graduated from Turkish universities through Trkiye scholarships. Presently, 149 Nigerian students are studying in Trkiye under the same program.