Canada and Nigeria announced the conclusion of an expanded air transport agreement. The expanded agreement allows for direct flights between Canada and Nigeria for the first time, improving connectivity while supporting Canada's efforts to diversify trade and deepen commercial engagement with one of Africa's largest economies.
The expanded agreement includes:
• The right for Canada and Nigeria to designate multiple airlines to operate scheduled air services between the two countries
• A capacity allowance of 14 weekly passenger flights and 10 weekly all-cargo flights for the airlines of each country
• Fifth freedom rights for all-cargo flights (the ability to operate flights between two foreign countries if the flight either starts or ends in the airline's home country)
The Canada-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement (code-share only) was negotiated in 2014 and signed in March 2025. This is the first expansion of the agreement since 2014.
Canada has air transport agreements or arrangements covering more than 125 countries.