ISTANBUL 

Türkiye and Nigeria on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of media and communication.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Nigerian Head of State Bola Ahmed Tinubu following one-on-one and interdelegational talks in the Turkish capital, Ankara.

The memorandum provides for the exchange of information and experience, the sharing of best practices, support for mutually beneficial initiatives and projects, and the organization of meetings, seminars, workshops, training programs, and conferences.

Joint efforts to increase reciprocal visits between officials and experts in the fields of media, communication, and broadcasting are also envisaged under the agreement.

The memorandum will remain in force for three years.

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Nine agreements were signed between Türkiye and Nigeria in the presence of President Erdogan and Tinubu following bilateral and delegation-level talks.

Covering a wide range of sectors, the agreements include cooperation on military training, diaspora policy, media and communication, higher education, halal accreditation, diplomatic training, and social and women’s affairs.

Türkiye and Africa’s most populous country have maintained diplomatic relations since Nov. 9, 1960.

Bilateral trade volume between the two countries reached $688.4 million in the first 11 months of 2025. When energy trade is included, Nigeria became Türkiye’s largest trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025.

Agreements on military training, defense, and security have reinforced strategic ties, with the Nigerian Air Force having purchased drones and six ATAK T129 attack helicopters from Türkiye.

Turkish firms have long operated in Nigeria’s construction, energy, textile, and manufacturing sectors, exporting products such as iron, steel, machinery, and food, while importing crude oil and agricultural goods.

More than 50 Turkish-owned companies operate in Nigeria, with total investments valued at around $400 million. In recent years, the number of projects undertaken by Turkish contractors has increased significantly, with the total value nearing $3 billion.

In line with Ankara’s support for Abuja’s counterterrorism efforts, cooperation in military affairs, security, and the defense industry continues to strengthen steadily.