The Federal Government of Nigeria spent N500 million in 2025 on an emergency strategic communications campaign to counter allegations of coordinated Western propaganda accusing the country of persecuting Christians.Records from GovSpend show this fund was used to engage global media and counter narratives about religious violence.This spending coincided with a $9 million contract with a U.S.lobbying firm, DCI Group, to strengthen ties with American officials over Christian community attacks.The U.S.redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) due to persecution claims, which could trigger sanctions but doesn't halt security cooperation.Data from ACLED reveals Nigeria faced 7,956 conflict events in 2025-2026, with violence affecting both Christians and Muslims.The government insists terrorism, banditry, and communal clashes, not religious persecution, drive the crisis.Despite this, lobbying efforts continue domestically and internationally to shape narratives about Nigeria's security challenges.