JAMB Government 1991 Question 41

Question 41

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France under the Balewa government over

  1. A.the Algerian war of independence
  2. B.French policy in the Congo
  3. C.atomic tests in the Sahara
  4. D.French involvement in Togolese politics
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Answer: C (atomic tests in the Sahara)

Explanation

In January 1961 Nigeria cut ties with France and expelled its ambassador because France tested atomic bombs in the Sahara.