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Nigeria and France sign infrastructure and finance deals

Nigeria and France have signed two agreements to boost infrastructure development and food security while Nigerian lenders Zenith Bank and United Bank for Africa (UBA) expanded their operations into France.
Nigeria and France have signed several infrastructure and finance deals aimed at boosting economic cooperation between the two nations. The agreements, signed during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Nigeria, include a significant infrastructure financing deal to support projects in transportation, energy, and water sectors. Additionally, there are commitments to enhance trade and investment, with French companies expressing interest in investing in Nigeria's burgeoning tech and renewable energy sectors. The deals are part of a broader strategy to strengthen bilateral relations and support Nigeria's economic diversification efforts away from oil dependency.

Read the Full Reuters Article at [ https://www.reuters.com/business/nigeria-france-sign-infrastructure-finance-deals-2024-11-29/ ]