Nigeria Becomes U.S. Second-Largest Trading Partner in Sub-Saharan Africa — Keith Heffern Keith Heffern has stated that Nigeria is now the United States’ second-largest trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting significant growth in economic ties between both countries. According to him, trade relations have continued to strengthen, with notable increases recorded in recent years. He said Nigeria is now the United States’ second-largest trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa,”In 2025, two-way trade between our countries reached nearly $15 billion, a 14 percent increase over 2024. These aren’t just numbers. With more than 100 US companies operating in Nigeria, they represent jobs, opportunities, and economic transformation for Americans and Nigerians,” As a private sector-led initiative, we have nearly 50 US and Nigerian companies uniting business leaders and policymakers to remove barriers to trade and investment