# Nigeria regional connectivity and bilateral partnerships > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-regional-connectivity-and-bilateral-partnerships > Updated: 2026-10-11T07:41:40.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Nigeria is engaging in various bilateral efforts to enhance regional connectivity and economic ties across Africa. In September 2026, Gambian officials expressed interest in strengthening tourism and business cooperation with Nigeria. During the Akwaaba Travel Market Expo in Lagos, Gambian Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Abdoulie Jobe urged Nigerian travel operators to develop robust commercial relationships to transform cultural ties into economic opportunities. Existing connectivity includes three weekly flights operated by ValueJet. By October 2026, discussions expanded to include Ethiopia, as both nations worked to strengthen a strategic partnership focused on African connectivity, visa cooperation, and cross-border investment. Ethiopia has already implemented visa exemptions for Nigerian diplomatic and service passport holders to facilitate smoother international movement. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: Ethiopia and Nigeria strengthen strategic partnership for African connectivity Ethiopia and Nigeria are expanding their strategic partnership to improve travel connectivity, visa cooperation, and cross-border investment opportunities to support African economic development. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ethiopia-and-nigeria-strengthen-strategic-partnership-for-african-connectivity ### 2026-09-15: The Gambia seeks stronger tourism and business ties with Nigeria The Gambia is pursuing stronger tourism and commercial partnerships with Nigeria to convert cultural ties into economic growth, supported by existing flight connectivity from ValueJet. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-gambia-seeks-stronger-tourism-and-business-ties-with-nigeria --- Cite as: Nigeria regional connectivity and bilateral partnerships. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-regional-connectivity-and-bilateral-partnerships