Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s leading exporter of crude oil to the United States between January and August 2025, according to data released by the United States Embassy in Nigeria.
In a statement shared on Tuesday, the embassy disclosed that Nigeria exported approximately 33.23 million barrels of crude oil to the US during the eight-month period, with the shipments valued at about $2.57 billion.
The data showed that Nigeria accounted for more than half of all African crude oil exports to the United States within the timeframe, highlighting the country’s dominant role in US–Africa energy trade.
The US Embassy noted that the strong trade relationship between both countries goes beyond energy, adding that sustained bilateral trade continues to create employment opportunities and drive economic growth in Nigeria and the United States.
“Our strong trade ties create jobs and drive prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic,” the embassy said, reaffirming the importance of continued economic cooperation between the two nations.
The trade figures emerged amid recent developments in US immigration policy, following the announcement of plans to introduce temporary visa restrictions for Nigerians and citizens of 14 other countries beginning January 1, 2026.
Explaining the policy shift, the now-recalled US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, said the visa measures form part of broader security protocols and are not targeted specifically at Nigerians.
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