Nigeria and Morocco strengthen trade ties with new agriculture and energy deals

Nigeria and Morocco are deepening their trade ties with a focus on agriculture, energy, and livestock. The two countries have renewed their cooperation framework to boost agricultural trade and development. A formal agreement is set to be signed at the SIAM Annual Agriculture Show in April 2026. Both nations already share a strong bilateral trade relationship. In 2023, Morocco exported $109 million worth of goods to Nigeria, mainly mixed mineral or chemical fertilisers. Nigeria, in turn, sent $43.6 million in exports to Morocco, primarily bran and float glass.

Under the new framework, Nigeria aims to increase exports of live animals, animal products, fodder, soybean meal, and sunflower seeds. Morocco will support Nigeria with irrigation technology, water-engineering systems, improved animal genetics, and phytosanitary standards for red-meat processing and packaging. The collaboration also extends to livestock trade, agribusiness development, and veterinary capacity.

A Joint Technical Working Group has been created to coordinate the next steps and refine Nigeria’s proposals. Both countries also see growth potential in projects like the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline and renewable energy partnerships. The planned MoU will formalise these efforts during the 2026 agriculture show. The agreement is expected to strengthen trade and technical cooperation in key sectors. Both nations aim to expand economic ties through concrete projects and shared expertise.