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Bilateral relations between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United States of America were formally inaugurated when Nigeria attained its independence from Britain in 1960. In the 21st century, they have entailed an important, if occasionally uneasy, alliance, following a more chequered diplomatic past.
The inclusion of citizens in the name was to make it feasible – for those who have completed their studies and are no longer students, to continue their participation and contribution in the affairs of the association. The name was further changed in 1990 to its present name of Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria, USA Inc.
In a study which was carried out by consumer genetics company 23andMe which involved the DNA of 50,281 people of African descent in the United States, Latin America, and Western Europe, it was revealed that Nigeria was the most common country of origin for testers from the United States, the French Caribbean, and the British Caribbean. [9]
The chamber was the first to pioneer bilateral chamber of commerce in Nigeria. It was created in 1960 to foster bilateral relations between United States and Nigeria, with offices in Nigeria, Texas and Atlanta. According to the Guardian report, Nigeria has become the largest trading partners in sub-Saharan Africa. [2] [3]
United States portal This category is for bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United States . The main article for this category is Nigeria–United States relations .
Nigeria gained its independence from Britain on 1 October 1960 [1] and it was recognized by the United States.Nigeria's long history dates back to the 15th century where it was discovered by the Portuguese navigators in 1472, the slaves were brought to the American colonies from their homeland of West Africa, which has earned Nigeria as a Slave Coast.
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In Nigeria, for example, remittances from Nigerians in the United States to Nigeria totaled to $6.1 billion in 2012, approximately 3% of Nigeria's GDP. [15] The important role of remittances in improving the lives of family members in the United States has led to both migration and migrants remaining in the United States.