INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH: EVIDENCE AND IMPLICATIONS FROM THE NIGERIAN CONTEXT

This article examines international collaboration in the Global South, with a focus on Nigerias engagement in multilateral partnerships, South South and triangular cooperation, and bilateral relations. Drawing on policy documents, public opinion surveys, and selected cooperative frameworks involving China, European Union member states, and international institutions, the study situates Nigeria as an active actor shaping development outcomes, institutional capacity, and global governance reforms. Using a qualitative, interpretive approach, the analysis engages broader debates on development cooperation, equity, and international relations. The findings highlight opportunities for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and inclusive development, alongside persistent challenges related to geopolitical asymmetries, domestic policy coherence, and structural inequalities characteristic of the Global South. The article concludes with policy recommendations to better align international collaboration with Nigerias national development objectives.