Abstract Over the years, Nigeria had lived with the big name and informal recognition as the ‘giant of Africa’. Perhaps her population might, of about 140 million, the largest in Africa, and her reputable oil wealth, have placed this diplomatic privilege in clear perspective. In acquiescence, Nigeria had variously lived more than this expectation. The country had overwhelmingly given both solicited and unsolicited supports to African neigbours: intervened positively in their internal cris...
