Nigeria’s spiralling insecurity: five essential reads
In recent times, security – or, more accurately, the lack of it – has been one of the most prominent...
Plastic pollution in Nigeria is poorly studied but enough is known to urge action
In recent years, the amount of plastic in the environment has become a global concern. With the world population approaching...
Why a rise in court cases is bad for democracy in Nigeria
One year after the 2019 general elections in Nigeria, courts are still busy deciding who the winners were in dozens...
Nigeria is not a failed state, but it has not delivered democracy for its people
In 1999, the year it returned to civilian rule, Nigeria adopted a democratic system of governance. It also publicly proclaimed...
Nigeria’s food inflation: losers, winners and a possible solution
Recent inflation numbers from Nigeria are creating serious concern over the rising cost of food items in the country. But...
Why the cost of food is not yielding to Nigeria’s government policies
Nigeria has had a series of policies directed towards improving food supply at affordable prices. Policies have kept coming since...
Nigeria will have to dig deep to overcome entrenched patterns of poverty
India has just recently overtaken Nigeria as the country with the largest number of people living in extreme poverty. It’s...
Nigerian workers struggle as cost of living outstrips incomes
Food inflation in Nigeria increased by 15% during the 11 months from April 2021 to March 2022, adding pressure on...
A breakdown of Biafra separatism, and where Kanu fits into the picture
Nnamdi Nwannekaenyi Okwu Kanu is currently one of the most controversial figures in Nigeria. He is the leader of the...
Why children are prime targets of armed groups in northern Nigeria
Due to growing insecurity, Nigeria is gradually becoming one of the most dangerous places to live. The 2020 Global Terrorism...
