Can a nuclear weapon destroy Nigeria?

Can a nuclear weapon destroy Nigeria?

If a nuclear weapon from a terrorist explodes in Nigeria, there will be no one in their country to help the survivors. Speaking as a layman with no particular knowledge of Nigeria I would say the following: It is impossible to destroy Nigeria with a Terrorist Nuclear attack.

Can Africa have nuclear weapons?

South Africa is the only country to have built nuclear weapons and then voluntarily dismantled them.

Which countries secretly have nuclear weapons?

Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine inherited nuclear weapons following the Soviet Union’s 1991 collapse, but returned them to Russia and joined the NPT as non-nuclear-weapon states. South Africa secretly developed but subsequently dismantled its small number of nuclear warheads and also joined the NPT in 1991.

Did Nigeria have missiles?

This is a list of some equipment used by the Nigerian Army….Missiles and recoilless rifles.

Name Anti-tank missiles Swingfire
Type Anti-tank missile
Country of origin United Kingdom
Notes 100 in stock.

Does Nigeria have uranium?

Nigeria uranium exploration started in 1973. Uranium was found in seven states of the country; Cross River, Adamawa, Taraba, Plateau, Bauchi, Kogi and Kano. Currently, the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission activated in 2006 is charged with the responsibility among others to prospect for and mine radioactive minerals.

Who is the greatest scientist in Nigeria?

In no particular order, here are 6 Nigerian scientists who took the world by storm and who are still holding high the mantle of science and technology.

  1. Mohammed Bah Abba. Mohammed Bah Abba Source: Youtube.
  2. Professor Gabriel Audu Oyib.
  3. Colonel Oviemo Ovadje.
  4. Bart Nnaji.
  5. Philip Emeagwali.
  6. Jelani Aliyu.
  7. Silas Adekunle.

Is it true that Algeria does not have nuclear weapons?

Algeria does not have nuclear weapons, and ratified the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as a non-nuclear weapon state in 1995.

When did Nigeria sign the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty?

After the United States hinted at sanctions, Nigeria walked away from the planned partnership. Some sources suggest that Nigeria had nuclear weapons intentions at one time, but these claims are un-substantiated. Nigeria signed the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty on 01 July 1968, with the ratification deposited on 27 September 1968.

Are there any other countries that have nuclear weapons?

States that formerly possessed nuclear weapons are South Africa (developed nuclear weapons but then disassembled its arsenal before joining the NPT) and the former Soviet republics of Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine, whose weapons were repatriated to Russia.

What did Nigeria use the missile technology for?

Nigeria claimed the missile help would be used for “peacekeeping” and to protect its territory. Vice President Atiku Abubakar agreed to the “program of cooperation that includes missile technology” with Yang Hyong Sop.