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January 25
Nigeria: Looser Gun Laws Could Deepen Nigeria's Security Crisis
With multiple violent conflicts, banditry and porous borders that enable weapons smuggling, gun liberalisation could backfire. Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: Foreign Criminals Go for Gold in Nigeria
Solid minerals are critical national assets - and should be prioritised like the country's oil and gas exploration. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Military Mistakes Cost the Country Its Civilians
Caution is crucial in airstrikes to prevent tragic accidents like the recent bombing in Kaduna State. Read more »
November 30, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Foreign Minister Has His Work Cut Out
The challenge lies in navigating domestic constraints and regional dynamics to strengthen the country's global standing. Read more »
October 24, 2023
Nigeria: Banditry On the Border Needs Joint Nigeria-Niger Efforts
The two countries must put their political differences aside to stop the violence that is devastating border communities. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Africa: Why Nigeria's Bandits Are Recruiting Women for Gunrunning
In a strategy honed by Boko Haram, bandits are enlisting women for arms trafficking in Nigeria's north-west. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Nigeria: President Bola Tinubu Tackles Nigeria's Economy
While Tinubu's reforms are a positive step forward, these shouldn't plunge citizens further into poverty or violate the rule of law. Read more »
May 30, 2023
Africa: Nigeria Should Engage China for AfCFTA Success
Aligning trade and investment interests under the AfCFTA can activate more productive Nigeria-China relations. Read more »
April 04, 2023
Nigeria: Youth Take Centre Stage in the 2023 Polls
The election results may be disputed, but there's no doubt young Nigerians are becoming a force to reckon with. Read more »
March 23, 2023
Nigeria: Ironing Out Nigeria's Polling Process for a Smoother Future
The country's 2023 elections delivered a president, but the process was far from perfect. Read more »
March 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's New President Must Prioritise the Boko Haram Crisis
Violent extremism has outlived three Nigerian presidencies - will Bola Tinubu be the leader who ends the onslaught? Read more »
March 03, 2023
South Africa: Shades of Grey - Financial Action Task Force Lists South Africa and Nigeria
Both countries have been greylisted, but how soon can they get off the Financial Action Task Force's radar? Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: Will Nigeria's Next President Answer to the Public?
The leading candidates have mixed records when it comes to accountability and responsive governance. Read more »
January 23, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Hopefuls Make Vague Promises On Security
A radical departure from existing policy is needed to enhance safety, but candidates' proposed reforms miss the mark. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Nigeria: Climate Change, Flooding and Nigeria's Tide of Corruption
International climate finance shortages are a problem, but corruption and unaccountable state spending enable climate disasters. Read more »
September 05, 2022
Chad: Industries Can Prosper in Conflict-Affected Lake Chad Basin
Job creation is vital to countering Boko Haram, and successful business practices in the region point the way. Read more »
August 25, 2022
Nigeria: Can Nigeria Finance Its War Against Insurgents?
The revenue crunch will make it difficult to counter the surge in violence from Boko Haram and other groups. Read more »
August 04, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Creative Sector Could Help Write the Security Governance Playbook
The influential arts community, especially the youth, can work with government and civil society to reduce insecurity. Read more »
July 11, 2022
Nigeria: Kuje Prison Break - Is Nigeria Out of Security Options?
High-profile attacks expose the government's inability to contain the expansion and potency of violent extremists and bandits. Read more »
June 20, 2022
Nigeria: Govt's Petrol Subsidy Is a Climate Issue
Climate change financing could help solve the petrol subsidy problem while cushioning the blow for consumers. Read more »
June 01, 2022
Africa: Ansaru's Comeback in Nigeria Deepens the Terror Threat
The resurgence of Boko Haram's breakaway faction, with its al-Qaeda backing, threatens national and regional security. Read more »
May 16, 2022
Nigeria: Organised Banditry Is Destroying Livelihoods in Niger's Borderlands
Security operations with Nigeria are worthwhile, but won't address the root causes of banditry in the Maradi region. Read more »
May 09, 2022
Nigeria: Charting the Course to Shared Prosperity in Nigeria
With aggressive but reasonable policy interventions, Nigeria could have a significantly brighter future. Read more »
May 03, 2022
Nigeria: Violence in Nigeria's South-East Demands a Holistic Response
Deterioration of security in the zone has various implications for socio-economic development. Read more »
April 07, 2022
Nigeria: Kaduna's Train Attacks Add to Nigeria's Deep Security Problems
The brazen targeting of transport and state infrastructure reflects a security breakdown that threatens lives and economic prospects. Read more »
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