Nigeria’s Quest for Investments Relations from China: Prospects for Achieving Mutual Benefits

Manko Rose  Rindap; Alli Oyesina Warisu; Audu Nanven  Gambo

doi:10.55927/mudima.v4i8.10936

Authors

Manko Rose Rindap Plateau State University, Bokkos
Alli Oyesina Warisu University of Jos
Audu Nanven Gambo University of Jos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/mudima.v4i8.10936

Keywords:

Mutual Benefits, Investments, Nigeria, China, Prospects

Abstract

The study assessed the prospects for achieving mutual benefits in the investment relations between Nigeria and China from 1999 to 2022. The investment relations involved execution of government contracts in the form of infrastructure such as roads, dams among others. The objectives of the study were to examine the nature and benefits of investment relations between Nigeria and China from 1999 to 2022. The methodology used was the explanatory design. The data were analysed through themes and content analysis. The findings revealed that Chinese investments in Nigeria was not beneficial to Nigeria in the area of technology transfer and equal opportunities for market access. This implied that the unequal relationship increased the dependency of the Nigerian economy on China

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