…the Nigerian government from paying lobbying firms in America amid concerns over alleged persecution of Christians. The proposed legislation, H.R. 10939, would prohibit individuals and firms in the US from accepting payments to lobby on Nigeria's behalf while the country remains designated as a Country of Particular Co…

…of religious freedom.US lawmaker moves to ban Nigeria from hiring lobbyists over Christian persecution

…redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern in 2025 over allegations of Christian persecution, and after a US missile strike on Nigerian territory on Christmas Day drew tension between both countries. The two nations have since entered a security partnership targeting terrorist groups in the north.