Answer
This is an oxidation.
Work Step by Step
Oxidation is loss of electrons.
In this case, two electrons from $Ni$ are being released, producing $Ni^{2+}(aq)$ and $2e^-$,.
Therefore, we can classify this as a oxidation reaction.
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