Articles and op-eds

The phenomenon of village abandonment in Nigeria, particularly over the last two decades, has evolved from a localised concern into a national humanitarian crisis with far-reaching implications. In the heart of Nigeria, where rich...

In the dense vegetation of Nigeria’s Sambisa Forest, foreign fighters move silently alongside local insurgents, their expertise honed in conflict zones from Libya to Mali. This transnational dimension of terrorism represents one of the...

If there is a single thread running through the fabric of modern African political experience, it is woven from the persistent fibres of unhealthy ethnic rivalry and the relentless pursuit of personal wealth by...

The Almajiri phenomenon is a complex and deeply entrenched feature of northern Nigeria’s religious and social landscape. Rooted in pre-colonial traditions of Islamic education, it has evolved into a system characterised by street begging,...

Where freedoms so fundamental as belief are under attack, we often find other basic human rights compromised. Across the world, many people are suffering obscene and difficult things simply because of their religion or...

Nigeria remains grappling with the complexities of a justice system that often fails those most vulnerable. The case of Sunday Jackson, a farmer sentenced to death for an act of self-defence, underscores these deep-seated...

Nigeria is on the point of a digital transformation, and the rise of innovative internet technologies like satellite connectivity and fibre optic networks is not just closing the digital divide, it’s paving the way...

The Future of Nigerian Youth: Unlocking Potential and Overcoming Challenges Benjamin Wellington Nigeria, home to the largest population of young people in Africa, stands at a critical juncture in determining the trajectory of its...

Girls have for too long been left out of critical conversations that shape the world’s future, but now more than ever, we are beginning to see the incredible power of girls as agents of...

Violations of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) take many forms: harassment, discrimination, threats, imprisonment or even death on account of one’s religion or belief. The impunity that generally surrounds these violations undercuts the...