India and Nigeria deepened bilateral ties during the Indian Prime Minister’s official visit to Nigeria, marked by a series of agreements on November 12 targeting defense, economic growth, and food security. Central to the visit was India’s offer of the advanced LCA-Tejas Mk1A fighter jet to bolster Nigeria’s air force capabilities. Backed by a $200 million Line of Credit, the deal enables Nigeria to acquire the Tejas from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, supporting its effort to replace the ageing Chengdu F-7NI fleet. The initiative underscores India’s growing defense partnership with Nigeria and its commitment to supporting modern military upgrades.
