US Lobbying Firm Alleges Politics Led to Cancellation of Nigeria-US Mining Deal

A US lobbying and advisory firm representing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that political considerations affected a proposed mining agreement between Nigeria and the United States. The firm claimed the Memorandum of Understanding was expected to be signed during the United Nations General Assembly. It said the deal would have expanded US access to critical minerals while supporting Nigeria’s mining sector. According to the firm, it contacted the US administration after learning about the planned signing. It alleged that the announcement was later removed and the signing cancelled. The claims have not been independently verified.

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