UAE says long term economic ties with Nigeria remain strong, trade hits $4.9 billion
By Aboki Forex —
The United Arab Emirates says its economic commitments to Nigeria are unchanged. The country is pointing to growing trade volumes, deeper investments, and new opportunities in technology and infrastructure.
UAE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, said the relationship is now shaped by long term economic priorities. He said Nigeria has become a more important partner in the UAE’s wider engagement across Africa.
“The UAE–Nigeria partnership is defined by resilience and a shared vision for growth. We see significant opportunities to deepen cooperation, particularly in infrastructure, logistics, energy, and other sectors that drive long term economic development,” he said.
Non-oil trade between both countries has grown sharply. It rose from about $1.3 billion in 2020 to nearly $4.9 billion in 2025. That shows broader diversification in economic engagement.
Al Hajeri said the consistency is backed by the UAE’s globally connected economy and one of the world’s most competitive business environments.