The recent decision by Nigeria to provide urgent fuel and energy supplies to Niger, a nation grappling with a severe crisis, has reignited long-standing debates about the effectiveness of Nigeria’s foreign policy. This move, executed with seemingly little hesitation, directly contradicts the growing calls for a more pragmatic, less altruistic approach to regional engagements. For decades, Nigeria’s foreign policy has been characterised by an Afrocentric “big brother” mentality, a stance that many argue has failed to yield commensurate benefits. This policy, rooted in a desire to champion African solidarity, has…
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