ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria and India on Sunday agreed to deepen collaboration in maritime security, intelligence and counter-terrorism during a state visit to the West African country by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu met Sunday to renew what they call the "strategic partnership" between two major nations of Asia and Africa.Modi was welcomed to the Nigerian presidency by a military pipe band and honour guard,

The two leaders spoke of a new chapter in their strategic partnerships in the areas of defence, energy, technology, trade, and development.

We look at Nigeria’s standing in the continent and the significance of India deepening their bilateral relations amid Chinese presence in Africa.

Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to a robust strategic partnership. Both countries also pledged to strengthen ties in key areas including economic development, defence, healthcare and food security,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing three-nation tour began with a significant stop in Nigeria, where he arrived on Sunday.

The leaders of Nigeria and India have pledged stronger ties in maritime security and counterterrorism during Prime Minister Narendra Modi first visit to Nigeria