Contract staffing in Nigeria's banking sector has become a systematic problem, trapping young professionals in exploitative working circumstances with no job security, benefits, or opportunities for advancement. Nigerian ...

This policy brief highlighted the urgent need for legislative measures to address illegal mining in Nigeria, providing a framework to tackle this complex challenge. Illegal mining significantly threatens Nigeria's economy, ...

Childhood malnutrition remains a critical public health crisis in Nigeria, with 32% of children under five stunted, 7% wasted, and 22% underweight, and 2 million suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM), contributing ...

Over the years, the media has been replete of fuel tanker-related accidents that have consumed many lives and leaving many in critical health conditions as a result of injuries sustained. Many factors have been attributed ...

Flooding has been a recurring ecological problem in Nigeria with attendant consequences of fatalities, injuries, displacements and other impact on infrastructural damage, agricultural loses as well other health hazards. ...

Despite the introduction of technology in Nigeria’s elections (BVAS, IReV, etc.), tangible improvements are yet to be witnessed, as these technological deployments in elections have not been able to address the very issues ...

-To analyse the existing legal and institutional frameworks governing climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in Nigeria, identifying gaps and limitations that hinder effective climate resilience. -To advocate ...

Nigeria continues to battle diverse and high-level security challenges, including Boko Haram insurgency, kidnappings and crude oil theft; it has seen the emergence of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), ...

Accurate and up-to-date demographic data is fundamental to effective governance, equitable resource allocation, and sustainable national development. However, Nigeria’s continued dependence on irregular and outdated ...

Nigeria's electoral integrity has been questioned, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) taking the bulk of criticism for their dual role in conducting elections and regulation of political parties. ...

The Auditor General of the Federation (AuGF) is constitutionally mandated to audit Nigeria's public accounts and report findings to the National Assembly. Nonetheless, there are serious questions about the independence of ...

Nigeria's identity management ecosystem has long been fragmented, with multiple agencies issuing various forms of identification. This leads to duplication and inefficiencies that may give rise to security vulnerabilities. ...

In a bid to encourage domestic production and lessen Nigeria's reliance on imported commodities, President Tinubu on 5th of May, 2025 announced a ban on the importation of goods that can be locally produced. The policy ...

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is grappling with a severe housing affordability crisis that disproportionately impacts civil servants, artisans, and low- to middle-income earners. Surging demand, driven by high inflation ...

Access to reliable and clean energy is essential for economic growth, social development, and environmental protection. According to the World Bank energy is critical for economic growth and poverty reduction. It powers ...

Nigeria’s healthcare system faces significant challenges, including inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, and limited access to quality care. With the gradual withdrawal of donor support, particularly from the United ...

● The issue of Almajiri in the northern and Out-of-School Children (OOSC) in the southern parts of Nigeria (both sum up to 10.5 million) has become a national embarrassment. ● The almajiri or tsangaya system of education ...

There is no denying the fact that ritual killings in Nigeria pose a grave threat to the safety and security of citizens, instilling fear and anxiety within the populace. While precise data is limited due to under reporting, ...

This brief examines Political Patronage of Public Officers and the need for legislative action. In addressing critical systemic challenges within the Nigerian civil service, where public officials frequently engage in ...

This policy brief delves into the issue of political autonomy and local government election in Nigeria, through the legislative intervention. Local government elections in Nigeria are crucial for grassroots democracy but ...