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.

Key Difference: 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...

23 hours ago · The Nigerian Senate has directed its committees on intelligence, national security and foreign affairs to probe the allegations made by the Head of State of the Niger Republic, Brigadier General ...

Aug 5, 2023 · ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Regional mediation efforts to reverse the coup in Niger and restore its democracy collapsed as soon as they started. Tensions have escalated as the Sunday deadline nears for possible military intervention by other West African countries.

Jan 18, 2023 · Niger is extremely hot because two-thirds of its territory lies within the Sahara Desert. Niger has a population of over 24 million. Nigeria, which has a landmass of 923,7770 km² (356,668 mi²), is almost the same size as California, Nevada and Utah combined.

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.

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.

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 29, 2024 · Nigeria's military signed a memorandum of understanding with the junta in neighboring Niger, aimed at "resuming and strengthening collaboration" on security. Bilateral ties were severely...