Webinar – Countering Violent Extremism in the Lake Chad Basin
Teniola Tayo participated in a webinar by the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies on measures for countering violent extremism in the Lake Chad Basin. …
Industries can prosper in conflict-affected Lake Chad Basin
Nigeria now spends more than it earns just to service its debt — a crisis that raises serious concerns about the government’s ability to finance public infrastructure, civil service salaries, education and healthcare. It also has dire implications for the protracted war against the Boko …
Can Nigeria finance its war against insurgents?
Nigeria now spends more than it earns just to service its debt — a crisis that raises serious concerns about the government’s ability to finance public infrastructure, civil service salaries, education and healthcare. It also has dire implications for the protracted war against the Boko …
Rebuilding local economies can help defeat Boko Haram — ISS Africa
The devastation caused by Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin is not limited to deaths and displacements. It includes severe disruptions to economic activities. And it’s not just the violent extremists who are making it difficult for communities to sustain their livelihoods — but …
Maiduguri’s economic revival could be a lifeline for Lake Chad Basin
Relative peace provides a chance to boost production and trade, and help prevent communities being recruited by Boko Haram. Maiduguri, Nigeria’s Borno State capital, has always played a key part in the Lake Chad Basin’s economy. For years the city was also a Boko Haram …
Analysis: Why effective handling of Boko Haram deserters matters
Researcher, Teniola Tayo speaks on the effective handling of Boko Haram deserters matters …
Soldiers for rent in the Boko Haram crisis
A Nigerian governor’s call for mercenaries to support the counter-insurgency revives questions about a controversial practice. Following Boko Haram’s brutal attack on dozens of farmers in Nigeria’s Borno State last November, the state governor called on federal authorities to enlist mercenaries to counter the terror …
