Compared to the same time in 2024 (H1’24), the amount of commerce between Nigeria and China grew by 34.7% to $15.48 billion between January and July 2025 (H1’25).
This was revealed by Yan Yuqing, China’s consul general in Lagos, at a reception honouring the Mid-Autumn Festival, Nigeria’s 64th anniversary of independence, and China’s 76th anniversary of establishment.
During the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit, Yuqing announced that Nigeria is now China’s second-largest trading partner in Africa. He credited the increase in trade to the upgrading of bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
She underlined that collaboration has been growing in fields including trade, energy resources, infrastructure, culture, and education, yielding real advantages for both countries. With a 5.3% GDP increase in H1’25 and ongoing leadership in innovation worldwide, the ambassador observed that China’s economy remained robust in the face of global economic concerns. She encouraged the Chinese community in Nigeria to serve as “bridge-builders” in order to fortify relations, and she commended them for their efforts to charity, development, and cultural exchange.
In addition, Yuqing promised that the Consulate in Lagos will continue to safeguard the well-being of Chinese citizens and companies operating in Nigeria while guaranteeing effective services.
She urged the Chinese community to maintain harmony, engage in legal economic dealings, and actively support China-Nigeria collaboration, which she said was at its peak and had bright future possibilities.
