What keeps it alive
Taiwan maintained an unofficial trade office in Lagos (TETO — Taipei Economic and Cultural Office) after severance. Trade continues through unofficial channels.
Active drivers
TRADE
Anchors
Unofficial trade via TETO · Business ties
Accountability
No specific accountability issue documented.
Key moments
- 1960Nigeria recognised Republic of China (Taiwan) at independence.
- 1971Nigeria switched recognition to People's Republic of China. ROC (Taiwan) relations formally severed.