NIGERIA

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• In 2016, Nigeria was Canada's largest bilateral merchandise trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa, with bilateral merchandise trade totaling $1.88 billion.

• In 2016, Canadian merchandise imports from Nigeria totaled $1.57 billion.

• Canada’s main imports consist of mineral fuels and oils, cocoa, rubber, lead and processed foods.

• In 2016, Canada’s exports to Nigeria totaled $313.5 million – making Nigeria our third largest export market in Africa.

• Canada exports a wide range of products, including wheat, manufacturing equipment, software, aeronautics, and cars.

 

KEY OPPORTUNITIES

• Information and communications technologies

• Oil and gas

• Sustainable technologies

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MAJOR NEGOTIATIONS AND AGREEMENTS

• Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement(Concluded)

• Double Taxation Agreement

 

VALUE OF NIGERIA-CANADA TRADE

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2014 - Canada’s merchandise exports to Nigeria - $529.2M

           Canada’s merchandise imports from Nigeria - $438.8M

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