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U.S. deepens ties with Nigeria in two major sectors as trade nears 15 billion The United States aims to deepen its strategic partnership with Nigeria, focusing on technology, trade, and investment. Annual bilateral trade between the U.S. and Nigeria has reached nearly $15 billion, highlighting robust economic ties. The U.S. Consul General, Brandon Hudspeth, emphasized the potential of Nigeria's cultural and creative industries. The U.S. plans to support Nigerian filmmakers, musicians, and artists in accessing international audiences. ADVERTISEMENT Read Also markets Glencore faces $1.4 billion lawsuit threat while pursuing $9 billion Congo copper and cobalt deal markets Libyan state bank takes Burkina Faso to World Bank tribunal after military government seizes its 50% stake markets South Africa welcomes nearly 1 million tourists as arrivals from India fall 27% and China 20% window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-mid-n', container: 'taboola-thumbnails-mid-1', placement: 'Thumbnails Mid 1', target_type: 'mix' }); This diplomatic push comes at a time when annual bilateral trade between the two nations has reached nearly $15 billion.

Speaking at a reception in Lagos held in his honor, the newly appointed U.S. Consul General, Brandon Hudspeth, highlighted the massive economic and cultural opportunities that Nigeria offers.

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Hudspeth, who oversees diplomatic activities across 17 southern states in Nigeria, noted that this expanding alliance has the potential to shape commercial, cultural, political, and economic developments far beyond the African continent.

According to Punch, Hudspeth noted that Nigeria's cultural output has established Lagos as a "cultural powerhouse," driven by the international success of Nollywood, Afrobeats, fashion, arts, food, sports, and design.

The U.S. Consulate plans to actively support local filmmakers, musicians, and artists by helping to connect their creativity with international audiences.

Flag of Nigeria ece-auto-gen ADVERTISEMENT Highlighting the role of the private market in driving development, Hudspeth stated that "opportunities are almost always created in the commercial sector".

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Currently, more than 100 American companies operate in Lagos, demonstrating the United States' confidence in the long-term potential of the Nigerian market.

This commercial presence is complemented by deep people-to-people ties, as approximately 750,000 Nigerians living in the U.S. constitute a highly successful diaspora community contributing more than $20 billion in annual remittances.

Representing the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, welcomed the renewed U.S. focus on driving innovation and expanding investment.

She expressed a strong desire to see "more Lagos businesses finding their way into American markets" and more partnerships in technology and innovation.

However, Salu-Hundeyin also pointed out that reaching the full potential of this relationship requires addressing significant investment obstacles.

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She explained that to foster smoother collaboration, both sides must tackle barriers such as the "ease of doing business, intellectual property protection, legitimate mobility and skills exchange."

As a physical symbol of this long-term commitment, the United States is currently constructing a new consulate facility in Eko Atlantic City, which is scheduled to open in 2028.

Awogbemila Temitope Awogbemila Temitope is a Junior Reporter at Business Insider Africa. He covers technology and business. His work has appeared in MacObserver, HotHardware, and XDA Developers. 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