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Learn More								U.S. Relationship																									These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Nigeria																			-  												U.S.-Nigeria Relations											 
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													U.S.-Nigeria Relations													The United States established diplomatic relations with Nigeria in 1960, following Nigeria’s independence from the United Kingdom. From 1966 to 1999, Nigeria experienced a series of military coups, excluding the short-lived second republic between 1979 and 1983. The 30-month long civil war, which ended in January 1970, resulted in 1-3 million casualties. Following the 1999 inauguration of a civilian president,The United States established diplomatic relations with Nigeria in 1960, following Nigeria’s independence from the United Kingdom. From 1966 to 1999, Nigeria experienced a series of military coups, excluding the short-lived second republic between 1979 and 1983. The 30-month long civil war, which ended in January 1970, resulted in 1-3 million casualties. Following the 1999 inauguration of a civilian president, the U.S.-Nigerian relationship began to improve, as did cooperation on foreign policy goals such as regional peacekeeping.  Collapse U.S.-Nigeria Relations															Read more about U.S.-Nigeria Relations																												U.S. Assistance to Nigeria													Through U.S. assistance to Nigeria, the U.S. Government works to protect Americans from terrorism and disease, create opportunity for trade and investment, and support a more stable and prosperous country that is a partner in advancing our global priorities.  U.S. assistance supports Nigerian efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, promote good governance and counter corruption, and improve security while addressingThrough U.S. assistance to Nigeria, the U.S. Government works to protect Americans from terrorism and disease, create opportunity for trade and investment, and support a more stable and prosperous country that is a partner in advancing our global priorities.  U.S. assistance supports Nigerian efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, promote good governance and counter corruption, and improve security while addressing the factors that drive conflict and providing life-saving assistance to those affected by terrorism.  U.S. assistance also aims to build institutional capacity in the provision of health and education services and increase agricultural productivity and food security. Collapse U.S. Assistance to Nigeria															Read more about U.S. Assistance to Nigeria																												Bilateral Economic Relations													The United States is the largest foreign investor in Nigeria, with U.S. foreign direct investment concentrated largely in the petroleum/mining and wholesale trade sectors.  In 2022, the two-way trade in goods between the United States and Nigeria totaled over $8.1 billion.  At $3.4 billion in 2022, Nigeria is the second largest U.S. export destination in Sub-Saharan Africa. U.S. exportsThe United States is the largest foreign investor in Nigeria, with U.S. foreign direct investment concentrated largely in the petroleum/mining and wholesale trade sectors.  In 2022, the two-way trade in goods between the United States and Nigeria totaled over $8.1 billion.  At $3.4 billion in 2022, Nigeria is the second largest U.S. export destination in Sub-Saharan Africa. U.S. exports to Nigeria include vehicles, wheat, machinery, fuels, and plastics.  Nigerian exports to the United States include crude oil, cocoa, cashew nuts, and animal feed.  Multiple U.S.-based film and entertainment companies are active in Nigeria, and Nigeria’s creative industries have significant export potential. Nigeria is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).  Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations															Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations															Integrated Country Strategies
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COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
Since July, 2021 the United States has donated **32,675,160** safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Nigeria. This includes 24,176,880 Pfizer, 4,000,080 Moderna and 4,498,200 J&J doses. Of the 32,675,160 vaccine doses, 93% were donated in partnership with COVAX and 7% were donated through AVAT.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

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