KEPENTINGAN TIONGKOK DALAM PROYEK BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE DI NIGERIA

Nigeria is among the countries that are part of the Belt and Road Initiative. This study aims to elucidate China's motivations for participating in the Belt and Road Initiative project in Nigeria and to ascertain the reasons behind China's collaboration with Nigeria in this project. This research employs a qualitative method of analysis. China has strategic interests in Nigeria to enhance its influence in the country. By leveraging Nigeria's enormous natural resources to fuel its own economic expansion, China has opted to participate in the Belt and Road initiative as a result of rational actor considerations rooted in Geoeconomics. Through cooperation with Nigeria, if China's interests in Nigeria are realized then other components will also be achieved. Through its relationship with Nigeria, China can grow its presence and influence in Africa which is an important aspect of China's aim to expand its sphere of influence and boost its global economic position.