Nigeria
High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, New Delhi
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Head of mission
National day
Official website
Contact details
- Chancery address
- EP-4, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Telephone
- 24122142Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- nhcdel@nhcdel.comSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Fax
- +91 11 2412 2138Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Office hours
- Monday To Friday: 9.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M.; 2.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Office hours can change on national and local holidays. How to contact a mission
Visas and consular services
- Visa information
- Official visa information (immigration.gov.ng)Source: Official government visa portal, read 16 Oct 2026.
Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.
Trade with Nigeria
Year-by-year trade figures, India's position in Nigeria's trade, the High Commission's trade promotion and the Joint Trade Committee.
Trade and investment between India and Nigeria (3 min read, from the MEA brief)
India and Nigeria: recent developments
Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.
Prime Minister Modi meets Nigerian Vice President Shettima at BRICS Summit in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vice President Kashim Shettima Mustapha of Nigeria, who headed the Nigerian delegation to the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. They reviewed trade and investment, defence and security, energy, agriculture, health and digital technologies, reaffirmed commitment to the India-Nigeria Strategic Partnership, and exchanged views on Global South priorities and multilateral cooperation.
Source: Prime Minister meets with the Vice President of Nigeria on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
All India and Nigeria developments, year by year · All countries, week by week
India and Nigeria: guide
The full guideRelations
India and Nigeria: diplomatic relations and milestones
From India's Diplomatic House in Lagos in 1958 to the 2007 Strategic Partnership and the Prime Minister's State visit of November 2024.
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and Nigeria
Year-by-year trade figures, India's position in Nigeria's trade, the High Commission's trade promotion and the Joint Trade Committee.
Development and cooperation
India and Nigeria: development partnership and cooperation
Lines of Credit, ITEC training slots, COVID-19 vaccine supplies, the outer space MoU and defence cooperation between India and Nigeria.
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and the Indian community in Nigeria
Education links since 1955, ICCR and other scholarships, cultural troupes in both directions and an Indian community of about 50,000 in Nigeria.
Practical guide
Nigeria in India: High Commission and how to get help
Contact details for the High Commission of Nigeria in New Delhi, with the national day and the consular and air information in the MEA brief.
Read the full guide to India and Nigeria
Nigeria also appears in the topic guide: India's Defence Cooperation Partners by Region.
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of April 2026.
Events
No upcoming public events from Nigeria. Get updates to hear about new ones.
India in Nigeria
India has 2 offices in Nigeria, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian missions in Nigeria.
Questions about the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Where is the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in New Delhi?
The chancery of the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is at EP-4, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the telephone number of the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?
The register lists 24122142, and the email nhcdel@nhcdel.com.
Who is the High Commissioner of Nigeria to India?
H.E. Mr. Muhammad Saidu Dahiru, High Commissioner. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.
When is the national day of Nigeria?
1 October (Independence Day), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.
Does Nigeria have consulates in India?
The MEA register lists no consulates of Nigeria outside New Delhi.
Where can I find visa information for Nigeria?
On the official visa page: https://immigration.gov.ng/nigerian-visa/ (Official government visa portal). Diplo found it on https://immigration.gov.ng/ (checked 16 October 2026).
What is the latest development in India and Nigeria relations?
Prime Minister Modi meets Nigerian Vice President Shettima at BRICS Summit in New Delhi (13 September 2026). Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vice President Kashim Shettima Mustapha of Nigeria, who headed the Nigerian delegation to the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. They reviewed trade and investment, defence and security, energy, agriculture, health and digital technologies, reaffirmed commitment to the India-Nigeria Strategic Partnership, and exchanged views on Global South priorities and multilateral cooperation. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.