5 min read Summary: The security situation in Nigeria is worsening, despite the efforts of the leadership. The recent security crises such as abduction/kidnapping and banditry in the Nothern local communities have […]
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Border Patrol And Surveillance In The Control Of Transnational Terrorism In Nigeria And Niger – Abbas Yakubu and Dr. Roosevelt Idehen
28 min read Summary: The incidences of trans-national terrorist operations from the neighboring countries have recently risen at an unprecedented rate. While multilateral and bilateral security relations have played an […]
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 […]
The Node Between the Porous Borders, Arms Proliferation and Insecurity in Nigeria – Sanusi Moyi
10 min read Summary: Nigeria is the third most dangerous country in the world, according to the 2020 Global Terrorism Index. This is a result of repeated terrorist strikes throughout […]
Nigeria’s Poor Response to Boko Haram has Left Border Communities Feeling Abandoned – Samuel Okunade
5 min read Summary: Boko Haram terrorists still found their way through our borders and their activities continue growing high on daily basis. The initial military approach introduced to combat […]