THIS WEEK’S TOP IDEAS
Our top analyses, debates, ideas and stories of the week.
Nigerian military launch offensive targeting JNIM, degrades its operational capability
North-West Nigeria: Security Situation Report (May 31 – June 6, 2026). read more.
Climate Change Is Changing What “Home” Means in Africa
In many parts of Africa, home has long been understood as something stable, even when life itself is uncertain. It is tied to land, to family, and to a sense of continuity that extends across generations. A home is not only a structure; it …. read more.
Assessing the State of AI Governance in Nigeria
Assessing the State of AI Governance in Nigeria. read more.
The Terror Next Door: What the Recent School Abduction Reveals About Southwest Nigeria’s Security Collapse
When Nigeria Happens to Children: What Does It Mean?. read more.
What is Ojude Oba Without an Awujale?
The 2026 edition of the Ojude Oba festival presents one of the most significant moments in the contemporary history of Ijebuland. For well over a century, the festival has been understood as an act of homage to the Awujale of Ijebuland, a p…. read more.
Half True or False: What "School Nah Scam" Sees and What It Misses
Degrees Without Development: Credentialism and the Crisis of Value in Nigeria. read more.
Islamic State (IS) Militants Claim Violent Attack in Nigeria’s North-West Region
North-West Nigeria: Security Situation Report (May 25–30, 2026). read more.
Horse Riding, Fashion, and Homecoming Moments at the Heart of Ojude Oba Festival
Every year during the Ojude Oba Festival, the rhythmic galloping of horses, the shimmer of embroidered regalia, and the display of mounted riders transform the ancient town of Ijebu-Ode into a living theatre of culture, fashion, prestige, a…. read more.
Beyond the Northern wall - Insurgent Activities Spread down south
North-west Nigeria: Security Situation Report (May 17 – May 23, 2026). read more.