38 min read Our Take: The federal and state governments of Nigeria are working to put in place a National Livestock Transformation Plan. The plan aims to prevent lethal herder-farmer […]
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The Borderless-Border and Internal Security Challenges in Nigeria – Osimen, Goddy U, Anegbode, E. John (Ph.D), Akande, Clement. A. and Oyewole, Oyindamola O
26 min read Summary: Nigeria’s security challenges and border crimes have recently become frightening, particularly the operations of the Boko Haram terrorist group. Nigeria’s porous borders have assisted in the growth of […]
Improving Nigerian Border Security-A Comprehensive Approach – James. H. Adams
16 min read Summary: Nigeria’s porous borders pose a security risk that requires a coordinated national and multinational response. Internal and regional security is threatened by constant smuggling, narcotics trafficking, […]
A border patrol force is unlikely to solve Nigeria’s smuggling problem – Joachim Jarreau
4 min read Summary: In August, Nigeria blocked all land borders, including those with the Benin Republic. The closures were justifiable, given that smuggling from the Benin borders had reached […]
The Political and Security Implications of Cross Border Migration between Nigeria and Her Francophone Neighbours – Dr. G. L. Adeola and Fayomi, Oluyemi
23 min read Summary: International immigration between Nigeria and its neighboring countries has remained the focus of its diplomacy and foreign policy formulation. The porous nature of the Nigerian borders […]
Border Security Issues and Challenges of the Nigeria Customs Service – Babatunde Olomu, Alao, David Oladimeji, and Eyitayo Adewumi
22 min read Summary: In the context of global security, it is difficult to control access to territories, because technology has increased interconnectedness. The contradiction lies in the increasing relevance […]
Trans-border crimes and lingering security challenges in Nigeria – Ya’u Mukhtar
3 min read Summary: The Nigerian government’s inability to effectively manage its borders has affected national and international economic activities, thus, posing a threat to national sovereignty and security. Addressing […]
Nigeria’s Security Challenges and the Crisis of Development: Towards a New Framework for Analysis – Aliyu Mukhtar Katsina
30 min read Our Take: Nigeria’s current state of insecurity is the result of a deep-rooted and structurally entrenched development issue that has created a thriving ground for poverty, unemployment, […]
Boko Haram And Security Challenges In Nigeria – Eme Okechukwu Innocent and Onyishi, Tony O
37 min read Our Take: Democracy in Nigeria is being plagued by ethnoreligious conflicts which have over time resulted in massive loss of lives and properties. These conflicts consequently preceded […]
Security and Terrorism Challenges in Nigeria: Causes, Consequences and the Way Forward – Obayori, Joseph Bidemi, Osai, Victor Azubuike, Ahmodu, Kingsley Olufemi and Maeba, Lucky Sampson
11 min read Our Take: Nigeria is getting more insecure; more people are getting into various criminal and terrorist acts with desperation, ruthlessness, and sophistication. Terrorism is the foremost security […]