"If Nigeria wants the foreign investment to come in, it needs to ... underline a respect for the sanctity of contracts, a level playing field, a judicial system that is independent and that will rule neutrally if matters are brought before the courts," U.S. Ambassador Terence P. McCulley said during a Dec. 10 speech at the World Trade Center Atlanta.

While American companies should open their eyes to Nigeria’s value, it’s up to Nigerians to corral corruption to attract the investment desperately needed to diversify their economy, the U.S. ambassador to the West African country said in Atlanta. Nigeria…

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As managing editor of Global Atlanta, Trevor has spent 15+ years reporting on Atlanta’s ties with the world. An avid traveler, he has undertaken trips to 30+ countries to uncover stories on the perils...