US blocks Nigeria's purchase of fighter jet

– The US has prevented Nigeria from buying fighter jets from Brazil – This sis similar to the arms blockade during the Goodluck Jonathan administration – Nigeria has turned to Russia to purchase the newest fighter helicopter The United States has prevented the President Muhammadu Buhari administration from acquiring the A-29 Super Tucano

light attack aircraft from Brazil. The Punch reports that Nigeria was almost close to striking a deal with Brazil to acquire the fighter jet crucial in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram before the US stopped the transaction.

A presidency source revealed that the aircraft was produced by the US and sold to Brazil who were initially enthusiastic about selling to Nigeria but later became reluctant.