Unraveling the Paradox: Why Nigeria is More Than Just a Third World Nation We weren’t able to create a summary for you. Refresh your page to try again. Dec 7, 2023 · Nigeria ’ s large economy and burgeoning soft power make it a critical emerging power in Africa. But domestic problems demand that Nigeria steer a careful middle path between the United States and its adversaries. Dec 7, 2023 · Nigeria ’ s large economy and burgeoning soft power make it a critical emerging power in Africa. But domestic problems demand that Nigeria steer a careful middle path between the United States and its adversaries. Mar 19, 2022 · Nigeria is emerging as a world power. It has great intellectual, cultural, and social capital, as well as financial assets. It dominates west Africa, having more than half of the region's population, and has the highest gross domestic product on the continent. Mar 19, 2022 · Nigeria is emerging as a world power. It has great intellectual, cultural, and social capital, as well as financial assets. It dominates west Africa, having more than half of the region's population, and has the highest gross domestic product on the continent.