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Pakistan–Nigeria Relations

Resident embassies in Abuja and Islamabad; both sides called in October 2026 for a broader strategic partnership in defence, trade, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy and IT. Compiled by the IPDS Centre for Africa Studies from official sources. Last revised 7 November 2026.

US$614m
Trade, 2024 (UN Comtrade)
US$86m
Trade, 2025 (UN Comtrade)
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Where Pakistan–Nigeria Relations Stand Now

Oct 2026

At an event in Islamabad marking Nigeria's National Day, Nigerian Chargé d'Affaires Mohammed Yasau called for a more active, forward-looking strategic partnership, and Muhammad Imran, head of chancery at Pakistan's mission in Nigeria, pointed to scope for stronger cooperation in trade, investment and education. (The Nation)

Pakistan and Nigeria maintain resident embassies in each other's capitals and describe their friendship as longstanding. Trade has fluctuated sharply from year to year, and both sides are working to widen cooperation in defence, trade, education and investment.

Overview

The Relationship by Theme

Diplomatic Engagement

1 Oct 2026: President Asif Ali Zardari, in a message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Nigeria's Independence Day, reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening relations. (Radio Pakistan)

Oct 2026: Both sides called for a broader strategic partnership. (The Nation)

Trade

2024 and 2025: Pakistan-reported trade was US$614.5 million in 2024 (imports US$565.1 million) and US$86.0 million in 2025 (exports US$54.6 million, imports US$31.4 million). (UN Comtrade, Pakistan-reported trade)

Timeline

Chronology

2026 · Toward a strategic partnership

Leader messages and calls for wider cooperation.

1 Oct 2026

President Zardari's Independence Day message. (Radio Pakistan)

Oct 2026

Call for a strategic partnership in Islamabad. (The Nation)

Quick answers

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Pakistan-Nigeria trade?

Pakistan-reported trade was US$614 million in 2024 and US$86 million in 2025 (UN Comtrade).

Sources & method

Sources & Methodology

Official records come first: Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its embassy pages, the partner government's own publications, and state news services. News reporting is cited only where no official text is published. Every entry links to its source. No Wikipedia.

How to cite: IPDS Centre for Africa Studies, “Pakistan–Nigeria Relations,” Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies, last revised 7 November 2026, https://ipd.org.pk/research-publications/pakistan-nigeria-relations-tracker/

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