Biden approves sale of Bell Viper helicopters to Nigeria, which Lai once denied

The Biden administration has given the green light for Nigeria to buy advanced attack Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopters worth nearly $1 billion. This was despite concerns about Nigeria’s human rights record as it battles threats from criminal gangs and extremists in the north. The State Department on Thursday announced the approval of the $997 million sale of 24 Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopters and related equipment to Nigeria. The related equipment includes guidance, night vision and targeting systems as well as engines and training support, the department said in a notice to Congress. In July, U.S. l…

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