The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $346 million sale of munitions, including precision bombs and precision rockets, to Nigeria. The Pentagon confirmed that the weapons sale aims to bolster security in Nigeria, particularly to support efforts against terrorism in the sub-Saharan country. Separately, Nigeria has approved a $2.6 billion debt refinancing plan for its electricity sector, aiming to address financial challenges within the industry.
The U.S. State Department approved a possible $346 million weapons sale to Nigeria to help improve security in the sub-Saharan country, the Pentagon said Wednesday. https://t.co/tiwUb6SLK4
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