This article gives the contact details of the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in New Delhi, together with the consular and air connectivity information contained in the MEA brief of April 2026. Contact details and the head of mission are taken from the MEA Protocol Division register, read on 24 September 2026.
High Commission of Nigeria in New Delhi
- Address: EP-4, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021
- Telephone: 24122142
- Email: nhcdel@nhcdel.com
According to the register, the head of mission is H.E. Mr. Muhammad Saidu Dahiru, High Commissioner.
Consulates and honorary consulates
On the basis of the register, the High Commission in New Delhi is the only Nigerian mission in India, and enquiries from anywhere in India should be directed to it.
Readers should use the telephone number and email address given above, and confirm through them any information found elsewhere.
National day
The national day of Nigeria is 1 October (Independence Day). The MEA brief records that Nigeria became independent in 1960.
Visas and entry
The MEA brief of April 2026 does not describe visa, e-visa or entry arrangements for travel between India and Nigeria. This guide therefore does not state any visa requirements, fees, processing times or eligibility rules.
Travellers, business visitors and students should check current requirements directly with the High Commission of Nigeria in New Delhi before making plans.
Nigerian nationals in India
It does record that every year thousands of Nigerian students are admitted to Indian universities under the Study in India (SII) program, as described in the culture article. Nigerian nationals in India who need help from their own government should contact the High Commission in New Delhi.
Business visitors
The brief describes two trade mechanisms, the Joint Trade Committee and the Nigeria-India Business Council, which are covered in the trade article of this guide.
Consular dialogue
India and Nigeria hold a Consular Dialogue between the two governments. As of the brief, it had met three times:
- 1st meeting, September 2019, New Delhi
- 2nd meeting, February 2023, Abuja
- 3rd meeting, August 2024, New Delhi
Air connectivity
According to the brief, the two countries approved an Air Transport/Bubble arrangement in September 2020.
India's mission in Nigeria
India is represented in Nigeria by the High Commission of India. The brief traces India's presence to the Diplomatic House it established in Lagos in November 1958. Indian nationals in Nigeria who need assistance from their own government should check these through official Indian government channels.
Honorary consuls
The register lists no honorary consuls of Nigeria in India. Where honorary consuls exist, they have limited powers and do not provide the full range of services of a High Commission. Any visa, passport or other consular requirement should be confirmed with the High Commission of Nigeria in New Delhi.