nigeria

The Pangs of Terrorism

Nigeria faces security challenges on several fronts. In the northeast, conflict between the military and two U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs)—Boko Haram and an Islamic State-affiliated splinter faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)—has killed tens of thousands over the past decade, displaced millions, and caused a protracted humanitarian crisis. The conflict also has […]

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The Scourge of Corruption

Pervasive corruption drains Nigeria resources and discourages private investment in Nigeria. Investors in Nigeria cite foreign exchange risk and policy uncertainty as key concerns. Import restrictions and local content requirements intended to foster domestic industry may deter United State investment, though the US State Department reports that “corruption and lack of transparency in tender processes

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