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Nigeria’s Hegemonic Status in Africa: Factors, Discourse and Prospects

The debate surrounding the hegemonic status of powerful African nations provides the context for this study, which re-evaluates Nigeria’s hegemonic status. Nigeria’s evolution from traditional humanitarian intervention to aligning with the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine suggests a willingness to act as a stabilizing force in an unstable region. This role is a pressing regional concern and a matter of global interest. Essentially, the consolidation of a legitimate African hegemon could address regional instability and release substantial international humanitarian resources dedicated …