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Introduction: Nigeria as Africa’s Major Power

Recognition of Nigeria’s relative influence and affluence is now commonplace in Africa, Europe and elsewhere. Yet scepticism remains about the stability of Nigeria’s state and status. The country clearly has potential for expanding its capabilities and choices, but whether it can either realise or utilise these is still problematic. This book is intended to contribute to the growing debate about the bases and effects of Nigerian power. The debate is of relevance not only to students of Nigeria in particular or of Africa in general but also to students of Third World foreign policies as a whole…