Nigeria Abandons Taiwan for One-China Policy, China to Pressure Russia Over West Africa Influence.

In a controversial shift, Nigeria has officially cut ties with Taiwan, fully endorsing China’s One-China policy in a bold move spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu during his visit to Beijing. According to sources, this decision marks a new strategic alignment with China under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, signaling Nigeria’s growing dependence on the Chinese superpower.

This development comes amid whispers that China may have agreed to leverage its influence over Russia to curb Russian involvement in West Africa, particularly in the embattled regions of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—countries that recently withdrew from ECOWAS, an organization headed by President Tinubu. These nations have severed their military alliances with France, in favor of Russian support, fueling concerns about Moscow’s expanding role in Africa.

Tinubu’s latest diplomatic maneuver has raised eyebrows, as China appears poised to use its economic and political clout to shape the balance of power in West Africa. This also marks a significant step in China’s broader geopolitical strategy to expand its influence across Africa while challenging Western and Russian interests in the region.

Critics warn that Nigeria’s embrace of the One-China policy may further entrench China’s dominance over the nation’s economy and security. At the same time, Tinubu’s alignment with Beijing’s interests could complicate Nigeria’s position amid rising global tensions involving China, Russia, and Western powers.