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Nigeria
and Global Affairs Since September 18, 2025
In the
days following September 18, 2025, Nigeria has witnessed a series of political
recalibrations, policy debates, and humanitarian concerns that reflect both the
resilience and the complexity of its democratic landscape.
Globally, the world continues to grapple with geopolitical tensions, climate emergencies, and economic recalibrations that are reshaping international alliances and domestic priorities.
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Nigeria in Focus:
Governance, Crisis, and Global Engagement
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, unfolded
with a tapestry of events across Nigeria that painted a vivid picture of the
nation's political, social, and economic pulse.
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja ahead of schedule from his working vacation in Paris, signalling a renewed focus on governance. His early return was met with a warm reception by key political figures, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, underscoring the administration’s intent to resume official duties with vigor.
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Nigeria and the World at a Crossroads at this time
In
Nigeria, the week has been marked by a mix of judicial reckoning, diplomatic
alignment, and sporting frustration.
A major development came with the sentencing of Mahmud Muhammad Usman, the presumed leader of the jihadist group Ansaru, to 15 years in prison for illegal mining activities. This conviction, though focused on economic crimes, is deeply entwined with terrorism financing, as Usman allegedly used proceeds from mining to fund attacks and procure weapons. His group, a splinter faction of Boko Haram now aligned with al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, has been implicated in high-profile kidnappings, prison breaks, and railway bombings. The trial for his broader terrorism charges is set for October, and the outcome could signal Nigeria’s resolve in dismantling insurgent networks.
