Kenya–Nigeria relations Kenya–Nigeria relations Kenya–Nigeria relations are bilateral relations between Nigeria and Kenya. In 2013 Goodluck Jonathan made a highly publicised state visit to Nairobi. Uhuru Kenyatta reciprocated in 2014. Kenya and Nigeria signed seven agreements that will boost bilateral and trade ties between the two countries. The agreements covered tourism, trade and investment; oil and gas, visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders; conclusion of agreements on double taxation; agriculture, livestock and fisheries; and twinning of cities. Other deals include mutual cooperation between the Foreign Service Institute of Kenya and the Foreign Service Academy of Nigeria. MoUs were also signed on cooperation
2014 Nigeria Immigration Recruitment Tragedy new recruitment exercise and the previous one would be cancelled. 2014 Nigeria Immigration Recruitment Tragedy The 2014 Nigeria Immigration Recruitment Tragedy occurred on Saturday March 15, 2014, when 6.5 million people in all 37 states of Nigeria (including the FCT) stormed various recruitment centers in the country for the 4000 vacant positions in the Nigeria Immigration Service. At least 16 job seekers were confirmed dead, and several scores of people were injured. The major causes of death was due to overcrowding, stampede, exhaustion, and impatience of the applicants. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, at least 23.9% of Nigerians