From proxy rivalries to sweeping political shockwaves, Africa’s largest economy in early November 2025 was once again in the eye of a shocking geopolitical crosshairs when President Donald Trump threatened military action against the country and threatened to suspend aid, which totaled $1 billion as of 2023 when complete data was last available, unless “widespread violence against Christians” was addressed.
In a move that shocked diplomats and markets alike, the fallout was immediate: Nigerian sovereign bonds experienced the sharpest decline
