Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nigeria on Saturday at the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria in 17 years. Modi's visit aims to strengthen strategic ties and explore new collaboration opportunities between the two nations, which have shared a partnership since 2007.
The discussions will likely cover key sectors like energy, defense, and the economy, with over 200 Indian companies already investing $27 billion in Nigeria. Additionally, Modi is expected to address Nigeria's Indian community. His visit underscores India's commitment to the Global South, especially Africa, with India’s trade volume with the continent at $100 billion and investments over $75 billion.