Nigeria’s Mineral Deal and the Questions Presidential Candidates Have Yet to Address

This commentary questions why leading presidential candidates have said little about a reported $750 billion minerals agreement involving foreign interests. It argues that the deal could give United States companies greater access to Nigeria’s mineral resources. It also calls for clearer public information on the agreement, its terms and its potential impact on Nigerians. The writer links the silence of political leaders to Nigeria’s history of foreign influence. The article urges candidates to state their positions on mineral ownership, economic sovereignty and accountability.

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