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Nigeria Elections 2015: What Went Right? – By Antony Goldman
Much of what went right in Nigeria’s Presidential and gubernatorial elections in 2015 can be attributed to the work of Prof Attahiru Jega, Head of the Independent National Election Commission (INEC)....
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Understanding Boko Haram’s Mass Abductions – By Michael Baca
The ‘Chibok Girls’, abducted in 2014 and now missing for over a year. The first anniversary of the Chibok kidnappings served as a grim reminder of Boko Haram’s proclivity toward abducting...
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What Chance a Nuclear Future in Nigeria? – By Dr Tomiwa O. Erinosho
Nigeria, a country endowed with numerous natural energy resources such as crude oil, gas, coal, hydro, wind, biomass, solar, geothermal, tidal and even uranium has adopted a multi-faceted approach to...
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What next for the PDP? – By Lagun Akinloye
With less than a month until the swearing in of the government of President elect Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian political landscape is bracing itself for a seismic shift. For the first time since the...
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Can Muhammadu Buhari Bring Peace, Development and Security to the Niger...
The recent presidential elections in Nigeria have bolstered hope for democracy, both in the country and across the African continent. The challenge now, as always, will be to realise the hopes and...
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Nigeria’s Democratic Success: Time for Greater U.S. Engagement – By Johnnie...
The United States needs to act fast, wisely and comprehensively to shore up and strengthen its relations with Nigeria following that country’s recent successful national elections. Nigeria’s...
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Can Buhari Fix Nigeria? – By Richard Dowden
Muhammadu Buhari, the new president of Nigeria, is starting from point zero. The country has all but come to a sudden halt. Schools, hospitals and the civil service have closed down. Shops have run out...
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Buhari’s Tough Challenge in Nigeria – By Nnamdi Obasi
Muhammadu Buhari has his work cut out as the new president of Nigeria. When Muhammadu Buhari assumes office as Nigeria’s president on 29 May, he will take the reins of a country in serious distress....
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President Buhari and the long road ahead – By Lagun Akinloye
Last week we witnessed a new and intriguing chapter in Nigeria’s democratic history as Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as the country’s new President. Though excitement abounds, the feeling of elation is...
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Nigeria’s new political landscape explained – Ejiro Barrett
Out with the old and in with the new. Jonathan hands over to Buhari. Two contrasting scenes reveal the aspirations and challenges Nigerians currently encounter. At the presidential inauguration crowds...
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Amnesty and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration for Boko Haram? –...
The Nigerian Northern Elders Forum has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to grant amnesty to Boko Haram members. This has generated resentment among many Nigerians. Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili, former...
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Nigeria’s Bureau of Statistics is changing the narrative around the economy –...
Most people agree that there needs to be much more data on the Nigerian economy and society and that this data needs to be more accessible. The problem comes when this data appears to be in conflict...
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REVIEW Boko Haram: Nigeria’s Islamist Insurgency – By Virginia Comolli
Virginia Comolli, Boko Haram: Nigeria’s Islamist Insurgency, London: Hurst and Co, 2015, pp 239 inc. index, £20. Reviewed by Keith Somerville “Nigerian civilians find themselves stuck between two...
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Five debut Nigerian novels to read in 2015 – By Ogo Okafor
Nigeria is an acknowledged giant in world literature. Whilst Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie are the usual suspects that may come to mind, new faces are continuously emerging...
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Nigeria’s fight against corruption – Myth or renewed hope? – by Lagun Akinloye
The assent of Muhammadu Buhari to the Nigerian presidency brought with it renewed hope for Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation. But after a month in power, Nigerians and observers alike...
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Hail to the Chiefs – By Antony Goldman
When Muhammadu Buhari swept to power in March’s historic elections, it was on a platform that promised change, security and an end to corruption. In the aftermath of his victory, he met quickly with...
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Why Nigeria Should Think of itself as Central African – By Muktar Usman-Janguza
The ‘concentric circle‘ model which frames how Nigeria’s foreign policy thinkers view our region places the country exclusively in West Africa. Consequently West Africa has traditionally been the main...
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Nigeria and the US press the reset button on relations – By Lagun Akinloye
The four day official visit to the United States embarked upon by President Muhammadu Buhari drew to a close last Wednesday as he arrived back in the Nigerian capital, Abuja. The trip, heralded as a...
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The Neglected Niger Delta: How Politicians Can Help Themselves (and Everyone...
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria has emerged from the 2015 election season with a population feeling both politically and materially wounded. Goodluck Jonathan’s electoral defeat produced an almost...
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Who is Boko Haram’s ‘new leader’?
If it is true that the group has a new leader, that he is who we think he is, and that he’s willing to negotiate, it could be a game changer in the battle against Boko Haram. According to Chad’s...
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