Nigeria, Jan. 30 -- The European Union (EU) has pledged to strengthen its economic partnership with Nigeria, especially in key areas such as investment, trade, and job creation.

The new EU Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Gautier Mignot, made this known to journalists on Wednesday in Lagos.

To achieve this, Mr Mignot said the EU plans to improve the structure of its economic relations with Nigeria and remove obstacles that hinder investment and trade.

He said this is imperative as "no agreement or dialogue framework" exists between both entities.

Another strategy according to the envoy, is to implement the Global Gateway investment agenda, which prioritises job creation and opportunitie...