China-Nigeria trade ties continue to strengthen

Demand for goods, machinery and more makes nation the second-largest African partner

The world's eighth-largest oil and gas exporter, Nigeria's socioeconomic development is being fueled by massive Chinese investment in key sectors such as energy, financial services, manufacturing, and technology.

With Africa's most populous country embracing privatization and economic diversification, Chinese enterprises are flooding in and taking advantage of the numerous foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities.