US President Donald Trump has threatened to freeze aid to Nigeria and take military action unless its government stops what he’s called the killing of “very large numbers” of Christians by jihadists.

On this week’s episode, Deputy Managing Editor for Middle East and Africa Neil Munshi, and reporter Nduka Orjinmo join Jennifer Zabasajja to explain where this claim comes from, what the reaction has been in Nigeria, and the challenge facing the west African nation’s government as it works out how to respond to President Trump.

You can read Neil and Nduka’s piece on Bloomberg now, and you can subscribe to the Next Africa Newsletter here.

US President Donald Trump has threatened to freeze aid to Nigeria and take military action unless its government stops what he&rsquo;s called the killing of &ldquo;very large numbers&rdquo; of Christians by jihadists.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, Deputy Managing Editor for Middle East and Africa Neil Munshi, and reporter Nduka Orjinmo join Jennifer Zabasajja to explain where this claim comes from, what the reaction has been in Nigeria, and the challenge facing the west African nation&rsquo;s government as it works out how to respond to President Trump. You can read Neil and Nduka&rsquo;s piece on <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-04/why-is-trump-threatening-military-action-in-nigeria">Bloomberg</a> now, and you can subscribe to the Next Africa Newsletter <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/next-africa">here</a>.

Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the business stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent. 

Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the business stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent.

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Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent. 

Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent.

Why Is Trump Threatening Military Action In Nigeria?

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