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On 26 July 2023, a coup d'état occurred in Niger, during which the country's presidential guard removed and detained president Mohamed Bazoum.Subsequently, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the Commander of the Presidential Guard, proclaimed himself the leader of the country and established the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, after confirming the success of the coup.
Nigeria's expulsion of more than 1 million Ghanaian immigrants in early 1983, when Ghana was facing severe drought and economic problems, and of another 300,000 in early 1985 on short notice, further strained relations between the two countries. [185] In April 1988, a joint commission for cooperation was established between Ghana and Nigeria.
The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs was established in 1961, to provide a platform of ideas on what direction Nigeria should follow on international policies, having regards to relationship with the outside world. [1] The institute is headed by a Director-General, as of date in person of Prof. Eghosa Osaghae. [2]
Nigeria said on Wednesday it would boycott an Africa economic summit in Cape Town, intensifying a diplomatic row after a series of deadly attacks on foreigners in South African cities. The ...
As the campaign developed, other issues like climate change and sports development rose to prominence. [2] [3] However, civil society reports from January 2023 claimed that the majority of campaigning was not based on policy issues as personality politics, identity politics, and negative campaigning overtook policy discussion. [4]
Foreign governments, like American pols, took the possibility of a Trump victory seriously this time, with behind-the-scenes efforts to build relations with the candidate and his inner circle.
[37] [26] More generally, the U.S., and its ambassador to Nigeria, Donald B. Easum, emphasised the U.S.'s intention to consult Nigeria closely on its foreign policy elsewhere in Africa. [26] [44] The effect of both changes was "an opportunity for a fresh start" in Nigeria–U.S. relations. [26]
Nigeria was the world's tenth largest oil exporter. The abundant oil reserves resulted in widespread exploitation. The Niger Delta region encompasses about 8% of Nigeria's landmass and is the largest wetlands region on the African continent. Oil drilling in the region began in the 1950s.