-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 ...

Proliferation of adulterated food and counterfeit drugs has become a menace in Nigeria, with attendant health and economic costs. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Standards ...

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), ...

The privatisation of Nigeria's electricity sector, initiated to enhance service delivery, infrastructure, and efficiency, has not achieved its intended objectives. Communities and individuals continue to bear the financial ...

Nigeria is currently experiencing a severe outbreak of Lassa fever, a viral haemorrhagic illness primarily transmitted through contact with food or surfaces contaminated by rodent excreta. Between January and March 2025, ...

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 However, Nigeria’s continued dependence on irregular and outdated ...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. ...

Nigerian universities remain largely theory-driven, producing many graduates with limited hands-on experience in technology, manufacturing or industry based experiences . This skills gap has stifled innovation, slowed the ...

This brief delves into the growing issue of drug smuggling through courier services, revealing the challenges of regulating this shadowy aspect of the delivery industry. Nigeria has seen a troubling trend recently where ...

Political parties represent a vital element of the contemporary democratic tradition. This is because in the absence of political parties, democratic rule would be practically impossible. In recent times, the country’s ...

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 ...

This brief assesses the effect of the US – China tariff war on Nigeria’s economy with the aim of providing some policy recommendations aimed at lessening the negative repercussions of the tariff war on Nigeria. Global trade ...

Kaiama Local Government Area (LGA) in Kwara State is facing a worsening security crisis due to the resurgence of terrorist activities, particularly from a group known as the Mahmuda group. Despite previous Senate directives ...

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 ...

Amongst the most highly vulnerable countries to climate change impacts, Nigeria is ranked 160 out of 181 countries with a projected temperature increase between 1.8°C and 3.9°C above pre-industrial levels in 2080. This ...

On May 4, 2025, Sahara Reporters exposed severe human rights violations at the Jos Custodial Centre, Plateau State, including substandard nutrition, lack of medical care, and administrative misconduct allegedly marked by ...