nigeria-us relations

U.S. Military Presence in Nigeria: Training and Support The Nigerian military has confirmed the arrival of U.S. troops and equipment to train local forces amid ongoing terrorist threats. This collaboration follows a formal request from Nigeria for training, technical support, and intelligence-sharing. Approximately 100 U.S. troops are involved in the mission. The focus is on training, not combat or direct operational roles. The initiative represents a thaw in previous tensions between Nigeria and the U.S.…