Medvedev to seal gas, nuclear pacts in Nigeria

ABUJA (AFP)

Another deal would seal “cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy especially for the purpose of electricity” in a country that is struggling to overcome a lingering power crisis, said a Nigerian presidential spokesman.

The Kremlin said ahead of the visit that boosting economic ties and trade will be a major focus of the talks between Medvedev and Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua.

The two sides will also sign an agreement on cooperation in space and on mutual protection of investments, the Kremlin said.

AFP