Nigeria’s energy insecurity has become one of its most serious development and security challenges.
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The emergency declaration in the state is likely to escalate the activities of militants and inter gang war in the area.
Mismanagement of funds appears to be the biggest challenge confronting the Niger Delta peacebuilding programme.
Chronic pollution has robbed many young Nigerians of a stable future in the place where they grew up.
When people are hungry or not sure where their next meal is coming from, they get angry at their governments. This gives terrorist groups opportunities to recruit new members.
Navies, and other security agencies, won’t be able to improve maritime security as long as root causes on land are not addressed.
Tough socio-economic conditions, among others, make kidnapping a thriving business in Nigeria. A strong justice system along with stiff punishment for the crime are needed.
The fourth episode of our podcast takes on fuel – from Olympic diets to conflict over oil in the Niger Delta.
Oil spills have long plagued the Ogoni people living in the Niger Delta. President Buhari is finally doing something about the pollution. But there are flaws in the government’s approach.
Nigeria must work together with its people to help keep the peace in the Niger Delta.
Islamist group raises real fears over security around national vote, but there are others threatening the peace.
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Reader (Associate Professor) Department of Political Science, Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria, Federal University Lafia
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Reader in Energy Systems and Innovation, University of Birmingham
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Visiting Professor of Sustainability Science, Technical University of Denmark
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Senior Lecturer in Sustainability, University of York
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