Honestly, that Venezuelan oil story reads like a loud warning siren for countries that think sovereignty is guaranteed just because they have a flag and anthem. Trump didn’t just talk about oil,  he showed how power, resources, and weak governance can invite foreign muscle. 

One minute Venezuela was arguing sanctions and legitimacy, next minute their oil is being “managed” for their own good. That’s the kind of international help that comes with boots, contracts, and permanent influence. Oil prices dipped, markets smiled, but a country’s leverage quietly slipped away.

Now, bring that lens home to Nigeria, and it gets uncomfortable. When a government looks disorganized, corrupt, or detached from its people, it sends a signal to the world: this place is negotiable. 

Nigeria has oil, gas, lithium, population power  but also insecurity, policy confusion, and leaders who talk plenty but act small. No, Trump won’t wake up tomorrow and invade Nigeria with Marines, but don’t deceive ourselves, economic invasion is already a thing.

 It starts with “security partnerships,” then “resource management,” then “foreign interests for stability.” Before you know it, decisions affecting Nigerians are being made in Washington or London, not Abuja. As we say here: when you leave your house open, don’t blame the goat for entering.