The nigerian civil war lasted from 1967-1970, and nations not even located on the african continent were highly interested in the outcome of the war. these nations included the united kingdom, the united states, the soviet union, and france; and collectively they supported both sides by sending money and supplies. why would these nations have been so interested in the nigerian civil war? a)these four nations decided to offer their as a way to apologize for the years of colonization. b) these four nations were on opposing sides of the cold war and wanted to see their political ideology expand into nigeria. c) these four nations had large populations of nigerian immigrants who persuaded the nations to support the various factions in the civil war. d) these four nations were on the united nations security council and it was their duty as members of the international community to respond to this crisis.