During the cold war, Nigeria’s foreign policy was characteri…

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During the cold war, Nigeria’s foreign policy was characterized by

  1. alignment with the Soviet Union
  2. alignment with the United States
  3. Pursuit of colonial interest
  4. Neutrality and non-alignment ✓
Explanation

In the Cold War, the USA and the Soviet Union competed for allies. Nigeria officially chose neutrality and non-alignment. It refused to join either bloc and kept friendly ties with both.

Nigeria was also a member of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organisation of African Unity.

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