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Turkey to Open Visa Center in Kano, Boost Trade to $5 Billion

4/4/2026

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Mehmet Poroy, the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, announced plans to open a visa center in Kano to boost trade and investment.
He said the move accompanies a goal to raise bilateral trade from $2 billion to $5 billion.
Poroy noted Kano accounts for over 30% of Nigeria's exports.
The visit seeks industrial initiatives in agriculture, industry, and energy.
Local leaders welcomed the visa center, which will ease travel for businesspeople.

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Mehmet Poroy, the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, announced plans to open a visa center in Kano to boost trade and investment.
He said the move accompanies a goal to raise bilateral trade from $2 billion to $5 billion.
Poroy noted Kano accounts for over 30% of Nigeria's exports.
The visit seeks industrial initiatives in agriculture, industry, and energy.
Local leaders welcomed the visa center, which will ease travel for businesspeople.