Nigeria targets deeper economic ties with Saudi Arabia

By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja
ABUJA — The Federal Government has signalled plans to deepen Nigeria’s economic relationship with Saudi Arabia, with greater emphasis on agriculture, energy, investment, aviation, financial technology and trade.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday at a reception marking the 96th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Idris said while Nigeria’s longstanding religious and cultural ties with Saudi Arabia remained important, both countries were increasingly exploring broader economic and strategic partnerships.
His position was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by his Speci...