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Turkey and Nigeria Sign Deal for Oil and Natural Gas

Published January 27, 2026, 17:07
Turkey and Nigeria Sign Deal for Oil and Natural Gas

Turkey and Nigeria have signed a series of agreements, including deals for oil and natural gas, marking the beginning of an energy and defense axis between the two countries. Presidents Erdogan and Tinubu emphasized their willingness to deepen cooperation in various fields, with a focus on leveraging Nigeria's energy potential by Turkish companies such as Turkish Petroleum and Botaş. A total of nine agreements were signed, highlighting the strategic importance of the relationship for Turkey in Africa.