Politics of Nigeria – US Economic Relations: An Assessment and Evaluation of Gains (2010 – 2020)

Ekereke V. Akan, Adadu Yahaya, Erunke Canice & Mohammed Bello

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The paper examined the politics of Nigeria-US economic relations between 2010-2020, taking cognizance of the fact that Nigeria’s friendly relations with US has not translated into tangible economic benefits for her and her citizens. The paper adopted the qualitative research method in its data collection and analysis. It also adopted the National Interest theory to capture, analyze and evaluate the nature of relations between Nigerian and United States. Given its observation, the study concluded that Nigeria as a peripheral nation depends solely on Western Nations like US for most of her economic engagements and may remain so for a long time except the country redefines its national development objectives. The paper therefore recommended that Nigeria should embark on economic policy or reform that will stimulate domestic growth and create room for indigenous participation; and that there is need to promote a skilled base economy.

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