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Nigeria’s Foreign Policy and Buhari Administration (2015–2023): Approaches, Challenges and Policy Implementations

The Nigerian foreign policy during Buhari's time in office from 2015 to 2023 has been a complex mix of key initiatives, strategies for implementation, outcomes, and the challenges that have influenced Nigeria's relationships on the global stage. The analysis reveals that Buhari's approach was often caught in a tug-of-war between Nigeria's self-perception as a regional powerhouse and its waning ability to fulfill that role effectively. While there were some wins in security diplomacy, like the revitalization of the Multinational Joint Task Force and increased military partnerships with other na…