Nigeria’s Oil and Ore Orgy: A Geopolitical Soap Opera in West Africa Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is a geopolitical hotspot where oil, gas, and emerging minerals like lithium fuel global rivalries and local dramas. The U.S., China, Europe, and India scramble for influence, drawn by Nigeria’s vast crude reserves, natural gas, and critical minerals vital for energy and tech. The Niger Delta’s unrest, Boko Haram’s insurgency, and corruption keep the stakes high, while Nigeria yearns to diversify from oil dependency. Over the past 15 years, economic growth has been erratic, with reforms struggling against systemic graft. By 2030, Nigeria could leverage its resources for prosperity if it tames corruption and insecurity. This analysis dives into Nigeria’s perspective, foreign players’ moves, key minerals, investments, arms trade, neighboring roles, and the top 10 global companies, spiced with humor and expert quotes to unpack this wild West African saga. Introduction: Ni...