Nigeria
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Population
223.8M
GDP
$477.4B
Capital
Abuja
Government
Federal presidential constit...
At a Glance
Human Development
0.5
HDI (0-1)
Democracy
4.1
EIU (0-10)
Press Freedom
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RSF score
Corruption
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TI CPI (0-100)
Innovation
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GII score
Happiness
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WHR (0-10)
Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and largest economy. It plays a leading role in ECOWAS and the African Union, frequently contributing troops to regional peacekeeping missions. Nigeria has intervened militarily in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia under the ECOWAS banner.
The country faces significant internal challenges -- Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast, herder-farmer conflicts across the Middle Belt, separatist agitation in the southeast, and oil-dependent economic volatility. Despite these, Nigeria's diplomatic weight in African affairs is unmatched in West Africa. Under President Bola Tinubu, who also chairs ECOWAS, Nigeria has led the regional response to the Sahelian coups.
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As Nigeria, lead the African Group on key issues. Push for Security Council reform -- Africa deserves permanent representation, and Nigeria is a leading candidate. On security, emphasize the link between poverty and extremism, and advocate for development-led counterterrorism.
Ally with Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya as fellow African heavyweights. Maintain your role as ECOWAS's dominant member and defend democratic governance norms in the region. On climate, advocate for climate justice and adaptation funding while defending Africa's right to exploit its energy resources for development. On trade, champion the AfCFTA and push for equitable global trade rules.
Foreign Policy
Nigeria's foreign policy is anchored in African solidarity, regional leadership through ECOWAS, and South-South cooperation. Key priorities include regional stability, energy diplomacy, and reform of international institutions to give Africa greater representation.
Abuja maintains balanced relationships with the US, UK, China, and the Gulf states. Nigeria is Africa's largest oil producer and a member of OPEC, giving it significant influence in global energy markets. It has used this leverage to advocate for African energy transition on Africa's own terms.