The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Israeli attack on Iran has unleashed a global fertiliser supply shock that is intensifying food insecurity in Nigeria. According to the World Food...
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Lakurawa: From transnational jihadist insertion in Northeast Nigeria to criminal-predatory governance in Northwest Nigeria
This report examines the origins, evolution, and operational logic of Lakurawa, a significant armed group operating in Northwest and North-Central Nigeria. Based on triangulated qualitative data, including key...
Beating rampant cybercrime in Africa
If you have a cellphone, bank card and online access, chances are you have had to thwart several cybercrime attempts in the past month. That is no coincidence. Cybercrime is now one of the fastest-growing forms of...
Licensed to exploit: Community and labour exploitation by Chinese-owned companies in Nigeria’s extractives sector
Lithium stands at the heart of the global energy transition, powering the electric vehicles and battery storage systems essential for a clean energy future. However, its path from mine to market is one of remarkable...
The US–Israel war on Iran portends risks and opportunities for governance in Nigeria
The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has triggered fresh volatility in global energy markets. With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global crude shipments, Brent...
The criminal gold economy: governance, greed, and insurgency in Zamfara state
Zamfara State has become one of the most prominent theatres of Nigeria’s insecurity, not only because of the scale of violence but also because of the central role that natural resources now play in sustaining it. Over...
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