By Peter Omopo
The United States Mission in Nigeria has disclosed that Nigeria was the leading African exporter of crude oil to the United States between January and August 2025, accounting for more than half of the continent’s total crude exports to the U.S. during the period.
The disclosure was made in a statement released on Tuesday via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria.
According to the statement, Nigeria exported 33.23 million barrels of crude oil to the United States within the eight-month period, with the shipments valued at approximately $2.57 billion.
The U.S. Mission stated: “Nigeria was the leading African exporter of crude oil to the United States between January and August 2025, shipping 33.23 million barrels worth $2.57 billion. This represents more than half of all African crude oil exports to the United States during that period.”
The development underscores Nigeria’s continued significance in global energy supply and its strategic trade relationship with the United States, despite shifts in global energy markets.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Mission recently reaffirmed its broader engagement with Nigeria by recognising five Nigerian content creators for outstanding entries in the ‘Made in America, Loved in Nigeria’ video contest. The winners were honoured in Abuja at an event organised by the U.S. Consulate, highlighting growing cultural and economic ties between both countries.
