Despite the excitement, the new coalition may struggle to win the Nigerian presidency in 2027
They say in politics you need to be able to count. But winning the next Nigerian presidential election will require more than combining the vote
Nigeria’s hunger crisis is getting worse
The removal of a fuel subsidy has triggered inflation across Nigeria, leading to food insecurity and spreading desperation across the country, writes Uche Igwe. Nigeria is
Nigeria can unleash a mineral boom if it gets the governance right
Without strong policy and planning Nigeria will not be able to reap the benefits of its vast mineral wealth, writes Uche Igwe. Nigeria has huge deposits
Rampaging bandits in Nigeria’s capital force residents to sleep with one eye open
Rising rates of kidnapping in Nigeria’s once safe capital show the growing strength of organised crime in the country, writes Uche Igwe. Abuja, Nigeria’s capital
Urbanisation and arms trafficking are growing hand in hand in Lagos
Cities present complex relationships between urbanisation and transnational organised crime. Oluwole Ojewale analyses how illicit arms shape urban violence and are leveraged by criminal groups
The coup is reshaping the relationship between Niger and Nigeria
Nigeria and Niger share a long history of cooperation and collaboration. But the July’s coup in Niger has fractured the two countries relationship, writes Idris
Oil theft in the Niger Delta smacks of official complicity and military corruption
Oil theft continues to plague Nigeria leading to enormous revenue losses. Confronting vested interests, especially in the military, will be required if President Bola Ahmed
Lithium could fuel the next conflict in Nigeria
Newly discovered reserves of lithium are raising hopes of a new mining boom in Nigeria. But, as Charles Asiegbu writes, this also has the potential
Nigeria must act with caution as it removes fossil fuel subsidies
Nigeria has announced plans to remove its consumer fuel subsidy. While this might lead to a reduction in carbon emissions, without supplementary support the removal
Nigeria’s new president faces the task of national integration
Nigeria is a diverse society divided along ethnic and religious lines. The 1914 colonial amalgamation that created the borders of the country was more of
