# Nigeria-Ghana trade and energy cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-ghana-trade-and-energy-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-08-21T22:00:28.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Nigerian onion traders have resumed exports to Ghana following the lifting of a suspension by the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN). The decision follows consultations involving trade ministries, diplomatic authorities, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to address previous issues regarding market access and trader safety.

In a separate development, Ghana is pursuing a strategy to become a West African energy hub by exporting electricity to Nigeria. To support this, the Ghanaian government plans to utilize a mix of natural gas, renewable energy, and nuclear power, though officials noted that successful supply will depend on sufficient transmission capacity through the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) network.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Russia and Ghana expand diplomatic and economic cooperation

Russia and Ghana are expanding diplomatic and economic ties, focusing on normalizing relations between ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States while boosting bilateral trade in energy and mining.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-and-ghana-expand-diplomatic-and-economic-cooperation

### 2026-08-20: Nigeria and Ghana expand regional trade in agriculture and energy

Nigeria and Ghana are strengthening regional ties through the resumption of onion exports and ongoing efforts by Ghana to export electricity to Nigeria as part of a West African energy hub strategy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-and-ghana-expand-regional-trade-in-agriculture-and-energy

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