- A National Security Summit was held in Abuja as the Tinubu administration works to combat insecurity in Nigeria.
- A conference was held in Abuja regarding security actions in Nigeria, involving high-level leaders and the Inspector-general of police.
- A US official visited Abuja to discuss strengthening security cooperation between the US and Nigeria, while Trump commended Tinubu's leadership.
The Trump administration has shifted its stance on Nigeria, moving from a critic to an admirer of President Tinubu's leadership, accompanied by discussions of potential US aid and political support.
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Updated Jul 26
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What happened
The Trump administration has shifted its stance on Nigeria, moving from a critic to an admirer of President Tinubu's leadership, accompanied by discussions of potential US aid and political support.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- President Tinubu celebrated a recognized scholar whose work led to aid for Nigeria.Sub-event
Trump administration shifts from critic to admirer of Tinubu's leadership in Nigeria, discussing US aid.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
Related events
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- Atiku Abubakar challenges President Tinubu's economic policies in Nigeria, citing administration failures leading to a cost of living crisis.
- Criticism mounts regarding President Tinubu's governance, with performance questioned and national decline cited as a major concern.
- Affiliates are causing violence in northern Nigeria, leading to a Civil Peace Crisis and international pressure.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- thenationonlineng.netWhen even critics pause to applaud his leadership, candour