Relationship dossier
Nigeria
Trinidad and Tobago
Relationship assessment
Bilateral engagement includes high-level visits and cooperation discussions, with the scope of sustained joint initiatives unclear.
Nigeria toward Trinidad and Tobago
+20Nigeria has engaged Trinidad and Tobago through bilateral government contacts and cooperation discussions, including on areas such as energy and trade. The extent of implemented joint initiatives is unclear.
Trinidad and Tobago toward Nigeria
+20Trinidad and Tobago has engaged Nigeria through high-level government contacts and bilateral cooperation discussions, including on areas such as energy and trade. The extent of implemented joint initiatives is unclear.
Overall relationship
+20The relationship is characterized by bilateral government engagement and cooperation discussions, including in energy and trade. The known scope of sustained practical cooperation is limited, and the extent of implementation is 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
Overview
Nigeria and Trinidad and Tobago have pursued bilateral engagement, including high-level visits and cooperation in areas such as energy and trade. Their relationship appears cooperative, though the scope and durability of specific joint initiatives are unclear.
Key developments
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar visited Nigeria for bilateral discussions, including cooperation in areas such as energy and trade.
Major uncertainties
- The scope and implementation of bilateral cooperation agreements are unclear.
- The extent of ongoing government cooperation in energy and trade is uncertain.