Niger–Nigeria relations refer to the current and historical relationship between Niger and Nigeria, two neighbouring countries in West Africa. Relations are based on a long shared border and common cultural and historical interactions.

Niger and Nigeria are two different countries located on the continent of Africa. Niger is a land locked country in West Africa. In comparison, Nigeria is a costal country in Africa. They are neighbors that share a border.

Oct 24, 2017 · Both countries are fighting jihadist insurrections and movements in the Sahel, the region that borders the Sahara on the south. The two countries share a long border, and Niger and northern...

Jan 18, 2023 · Niger, which is pronounced as Nee-szehr, and Nigeria purportedly derived their names from the Niger River, the third longest river in Africa, after the Nile and the Congo. The river runs through western Niger and a vast portion of …

Dec 27, 2024 · Nigeria has denied accusations from Niger's military leader, Brig Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani, of colluding with France to destabilise the junta-led nation.

Sep 20, 2023 · Niger is a key ally for Nigeria in the fight against Boko Haram, Islamic state and bandits. Any new distrust between the two countries will jeopardise the counter-terrorism activities in the Lake Chad Basin allowing groups to further establish themselves in the region.

Aug 9, 2023 · Nigeria, which supplies most of Niger’s electricity, cut off power to Niger, crippling a landlocked nation of 25 million that relies on its coastal neighbors for imports and energy supplies.

Aug 29, 2024 · Nigeria and Niger have signed a deal to boost their security cooperation, the Nigerian military said on Thursday, despite tensions between the neighbours since a coup in Niger a year ago.

Dec 29, 2024 · Retired army generals, former diplomats, and security experts have urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the fortification of Nigeria’s northern borders in response to potential security...

Aug 4, 2023 · As the seven-day ultimatum given by West African leaders for the military in Niger to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum draws to a close, both sides have crucial decisions to make.