nationboards.

Relationship dossier

Nigeria Palestine

Relationship assessment

Nigeria supports Palestinian statehood, while bilateral engagement includes high-level diplomacy and cooperation discussions.

Nigeria toward Palestine

+35

Nigeria has recognized Palestine and has supported Palestinian statehood and a two-state solution in international forums.

Palestine toward Nigeria

+20

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has engaged with Nigeria through a presidential visit and discussions on bilateral cooperation.

Overall relationship

+30

The relationship is characterized by Nigeria's diplomatic support for Palestinian statehood and continued high-level engagement. Practical cooperation has also been discussed, although its breadth and implementation are unclear.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Nigeria has recognized Palestine and has generally supported Palestinian statehood and a two-state solution in international forums. Palestine has maintained diplomatic engagement with Nigeria, including a visit by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and bilateral cooperation discussions. The relationship is broadly supportive, though the scope and implementation of practical cooperation are unclear.

Key developments

Major uncertainties

Choose another pair