Special Reports
Why the cost of food is not yielding to Nigeria’s government policies
Nigeria has had a series of policies directed towards improving food supply at affordable prices. Policies have kept coming since...
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Nigeria will have to dig deep to overcome entrenched patterns of poverty
India has just recently overtaken Nigeria as the country with the largest number of people living in extreme poverty. It’s...
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Nigerian workers struggle as cost of living outstrips incomes
Food inflation in Nigeria increased by 15% during the 11 months from April 2021 to March 2022, adding pressure on...
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Extreme poverty rises in West Africa due to COVID-19 pandemic – Report
Extreme poverty in Western Africa increased by nearly 3 percent last year, according to a new report on the socio-economic...
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A breakdown of Biafra separatism, and where Kanu fits into the picture
Nnamdi Nwannekaenyi Okwu Kanu is currently one of the most controversial figures in Nigeria. He is the leader of the...
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Why children are prime targets of armed groups in northern Nigeria
Due to growing insecurity, Nigeria is gradually becoming one of the most dangerous places to live. The 2020 Global Terrorism...
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Nigeria has a plan to de-radicalise and reintegrate ex-terrorists. But it’s flawed and needs fixing
Studies have shown that terrorism does not end with only a military approach. A coercive counter-terrorism strategy has often produced...
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Nigeria’s ‘bandits’ are not ‘unknown gunmen’: why the label matters
Since 2015, parts of northern Nigeria have witnessed a steady increase in insecurity and violent attacks. Civilians and government security...
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Making sense of Wole Soyinka’s difficult and brilliant new novel
A new novel by celebrated Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka – Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth – is...
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Africa ranks higher in physical, social well-being – Report
Even though Africa is still reeling under the impact of COVID-19 with surging cases amidst low vaccination rates, it has...
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