The Federal Government has said its recent diplomatic dispute with the United States, during which President Donald Trump threatened military intervention over alleged mass killings of Christians in Nigeria, “has been largely resolved”.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr. Mohammed Idris, made this known on Monday at a year-end news conference in Abuja.

“The recent diplomatic spat with the United States has been largely resolved through firm and respectful engagement, culminating in a strengthened partnership between America and Nigeria,” Mr. Idris said.

According to the minister, Nigeria navigated complex international diplomacy in 2025 with maturity and principle.

He also highlighted recent bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Nigeria and the United States aimed at boosting the nation’s healthcare system.

“Just last week, the Federal Government of Nigeria signed a five-year, $5.1 billion bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding with the government of the United States,” he said.

“Under the agreement, the United States will provide $2.1 billion in grant funding, while Nigeria will commit $3 billion. This has been described as the largest co-investment by any country to date under the America First Global Health Strategy.”

Mr. Idris said the agreement would strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, save lives, and attract investment.

“Those who thought Nigeria’s relationship with the United States was deteriorating due to recent misunderstandings can now see that the ties are even stronger than before,” he added.

He stressed that Nigeria is no longer on the sidelines of global diplomacy but is a confident and strategic partner, defending its national interests and attracting beneficial partnerships.

On diplomatic representation, the minister said Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors would assume duty in their countries of assignment in 2026, following their clearance and confirmation by the National Assembly.

Their deployment, he said, would further strengthen Nigeria’s bilateral relations, global visibility, and strategic engagement.