The Nigerian govt. recently launched its Energy Transition plans, which provides a bold road map and pathway towards accomplishing net zero target by 2060. It is estimated that the plan will cost $410 billion by 2060. In today's episode of The Crisis Room with Dr Tobi Oluwatola, We discuss the issues surrounding the ambitious target and the future of gas in Nigeria. Hosted by Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Anthony Asemota. The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more stories, visit huma...
Sep 06, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Asides the incredible work the ICRC is doing, there doesn’t seem to be a centralised and accessible database that takes records of all missing people, their names, ages, and stories. In today's episode of The Crisis Room, we discuss this and what it means for security trends. Hosted by Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, and Anthony Asemota. The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more stories, visit humanglemedia.com. Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and ...
Aug 23, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In the past few weeks, the security atmosphere has become tense due to a series of security breaches and incidents in the capital, Abuja, particularly the Kuje jailbreak and attacks on soldiers attached to the elite Presidential Guards Brigade. Today, on the podcast, we had a conversation with Chidi Nwaonu, a security analyst, on the security situation surrounding the country’s capital, Abuja. Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, and Anthony Asemota...
Aug 09, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Out of the initial 63 victims who were abducted in the recent Kaduna-Abuja train attack, over 30 vulnerable victims are still believed to be in captivity. This disturbing situation has led to protests in both Kaduna and Abuja. For many of their families, the question remains; how have these victims spent over 100 days in the hands of their captors without being rescued? In today’s episode, we analyse the plight of the victims affected by the ongoing crisis. Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala ...
Jul 26, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 50
It's been thirteen years since Northeast Nigeria and neighbouring countries of Chad, Niger, and Cameroon suffered a violent uprising. Since then, these regions have endured one of the most severe humanitarian crisis in the world, with over 11 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. In today’s episode, we analyse the plight of the victims affected by the ongoing crisis. Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu, and Anthon...
Jul 19, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Nigeria’s capital is often considered one of the most secure locations in a country battling security challenges from the shores of Lake Chad to the Atlantic ocean. However, a few days ago, ISWAP forces carried out an audacious jailbreak in the Capital that rattled the country. In today’s episode, we will look at the increasing insecurity across Nigeria and what this means for the country Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu, a...
Jul 12, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 48
The beginning of the 2022 rainy season in Nigeria brings a new wave of flooding concerns to different communities. It’s predicted that over 400 communities will experience different levels of flooding this season. On today’s episode, we look at the impact the severe floods may have and potential response plans that can help communities avoid the mass destruction of lives and properties. Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu, and...
Jul 05, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Nigeria's growing insecurity and insufficient policing have led to the growth of vigilantes and militias with support from state authorities. The government of Zamfara state, the epicentre of the crises in northwest Nigeria, is currently amidst controversy surrounding a plan to provide civilians with firearms to protect themselves. In today’s episode, we look at the security risks of the increasing proliferation of state-level militias, especially the potential dangers of giving civilians firear...
Jun 28, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In the last ten years, close to 50 Chinese nationals have been reported to either being killed or kidnapped. In today’s episode, we look into the potential impact these security issues have on the sustainability of Chinese investments and projects in Nigeria. Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu, and Anthony Asemota. The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more stories, visit humanglemedia.com. Connect with us on Twitter, ...
Jun 21, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 45
From factory-produced assault rifles to locally-produced barrel guns, illegal arms are contributing to the creation of violent armed groups that destroy the lives and properties of innocent civilians from the creeks of the Niger Delta to the Drylands of the north. In this episode, we discuss why silencing the guns and developing actionable steps is integral to tackling Nigeria’s insecurity issues. Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Tracy-Allen Eze...
Jun 21, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 44
To address the Boko Haram insurgency, Nigeria designed a de-radicaization and rehabilitization program to help reintegrate the members of this group into society. Although the program is an important component of countering the extremism, there aren’t adequate provisions for women and girls within the program Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu, and Anthony Asemota. The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more stories, vi...
Jun 07, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Soot, a mass of impure carbon particles resulting from the incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons has been plaguing Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta region for many years. This has led to a significant environmental disaster and public health emergency as a result of the processing of what's often referred to as “Black Gold”. In this episode, we discuss the soot crisis and other environmental issues in the Niger Delta region. We will also look at the social-economic and health impact on local ...
May 31, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 42
The prolonged conflict in northeastern Nigeria has displaced people from their ancestral homes, leading to a disruption in food production and a loss of livelihood. Humanitarian actors project that more than 8 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance and protection in 2022. In this episode, we examine how the insurgency contributes to socio-economic losses and the acute food insecurity and malnutrition prevalent in the region. Hosted by Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu and Murtala Abdullahi Produ...
May 24, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Over 24,ooo people have disappeared in northeastern Nigeria as a result of the Boko Haram insurgency that has plagued the region. According to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), this number represents half of the number of missing persons registered by the organisation in the whole of Africa. On today’s episode, we examine the growing number of missing persons in this region, the impact these incidents have on their families, and the current efforts directed towards reuniting t...
May 17, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Seperatist militants in Nigeria’s Southeast are responsible for the growing insecurity that affects the region. In today’s episode, we discuss the socio-economic impact this violence has on the communities and families that reside in the region. Hosted by Zubaida Baba Ibrahim and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu, and Anthony Asemota. The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more stories, visit humanglemedia.com. Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram...
May 10, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 39
The rate of air mishaps that have occurred in the Nigerian military in the last two years could significantly impact crew and aircraft availability for combat and non-combat missions. In this episode, we discuss the implication this has on Nigeria's ability to combat insecurity and protect lives. We also explore the need for better transparency and stronger preventive measures. Hosted by Zubaida Baba Ibrahim and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu, and Ant...
May 03, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Climate change and the encroaching Sahara desert pose a great risk to communities in the eleven frontline states of Northern Nigeria. In this episode, we examine the African Union's Green Wall initiative, as well as other policies put in place to address the impact of climate change in these regions. Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Mariam Mustapha, Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu, and Anthony Asemota. The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more sto...
Apr 26, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 37
It's been eight years since Boko Haram attacked and kidnapped 274 female students from their dormitory in Chibok. Since the incident, many more schools and students have become targets of terror attacks and mass abductions in Northern Nigeria. In today’s episode, we analyse the circumstances that led to the abduction and what life has been like for the girls. Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Zubaida Baba Ibrahim, Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu, and Antho...
Apr 19, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 36
On March 28, terrorists attacked a train conveying passageners between Nigeria’s capital, Abuja and Kaduna in the northwest. While some passengers were killed, many others were abducted and still unaccounted for. In this episode, we discuss the circumstances surrounding the attack and analyse the government's response, or lack of, to the plights of the victims involved. Hosted by Zubaida Baba Ibrahim and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu, and Anthony Ase...
Apr 12, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 35
IDPs in Northeast Nigeria are forced into dangerous circumstances like exchanging sex and their shelter for food and a host of others just to stay alive. In this episode, we look at the deteriorating humanitarian needs affecting IDPs due to a lack of funding and the presence of an ever-growing security threat. Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu, and Anthony Asemota. The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more stories, v...
Apr 05, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 34
From underfunding, inefficient welfare support, and lack of equipment, the Nigerian police force had plans to embark on a strike due to the poor working conditions they are subjected to. In this episode, we explore the legal frameworks that prevent the police from organizing and take a deep dive into the unfavourable conditions they are forced to live with. Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Mansir Muhammed, Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu, and Anthony Asem...
Mar 29, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Lagos State, which houses millions of people, faces risk from the impact of climate change-induced sea-level rise and the man-made depletion of the wetland systems. In today's episode, we examine the risk associated with the destruction of Lagos wetlands from a geospatial perspective and discuss the importance of restoring and protecting wetlands to improve flood prevention. Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Mansir Muhammed, Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu...
Mar 22, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 32
The ongoing resettlement of Internally Displaced People in Borno, Northeast Nigeria, is relatively safer as a result of the ideologies fuelling terrorism in the region and changing power dynamics among rival insurgent groups. But such safety levels are likely not sustainable, judging by extremist patterns in other countries. Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Kunle Adebajo and Anthony Asemota. The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more stor...
Mar 15, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Climate change constitutes one of the greatest risks facing the world. Between 2010 and 2020, human deaths from extreme events like floods, droughts and storms were 15 times higher in vulnerable regions when compared to other parts of the world. Vulnerable regions and countries, including Nigeria, continue to bear the brunt of these frequent and extreme weather events and disasters. Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Muhammed Akinyemi, Tracy-Allen...
Mar 08, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Russian military shellings and ground invasion on Ukraine have already led to a lot of deaths, destruction of properties, and the displacement of thousands of people. Although the war seems far away, there are growing concerns that it might result in reduced donation towards the humanitarian crisis happening across Africa, as well as increase the economic pressure on an already struggling continent. Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Muhammed Akin...
Mar 08, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 29
At least 30,000 persons associated with Boko Haram have surrendered. For the authorities, managing defectors is a part of the broader non-kinetic and soft approach to countering extremism and the threat of violent insurgency. In today’s episode, we look at the relapse among Boko Haram defectors and how a lack of resources affects control, including other issues around the management of the disengagement process and the complexity around the factors fueling the surrender. Hosted by Mariam Mustaph...
Mar 08, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The humanitarian crisis in the northcentral and northwestern parts of Nigeria suffer from a lack of attention and sufficient intervention. Despite the efforts from aid organizations, displaced persons in these regions still lack access to food, clean drinking water, healthcare, and other essential services. How do local authorities address the multidimensional security crisis in these regions and create an enabling environment for humanitarian interventions? Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala...
Mar 08, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 27
A few days ago, the Government of Kaduna, a state in Nigeria's northwest, published official data on security incidents and attacks that took place between January to December 2021. The report shows that there is an increase in the violence communities in the state experience. How do the residents cope with the insecurity and what needs to be done to restore peace and stability to the affected areas? Hosted by Mariam Mustapha and Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi, Nathaniel Bi...
Feb 08, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Remote agricultural communities in Nigeria’s northwest and northcentral regions bear the scars of vicious raids by terror groups. The state governments’ response to the crisis has largely been uncoordinated and it has failed to address the multilayered factors behind the crisis, including the decay of environmental resources and livestock In today's episode, we will be discussing climate change-related security risks and conflict caused by environmental resources and livestock. We will also be l...
Feb 01, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Over the past few years, more than 2 million people became internally displaced by the insurgency in Nigeria's Northeast; with Borno State as the epicentre of the violence. Many of those affected sought shelter in different camps created by the State government. Right now, the state has an ambitious plan to resettle all displaced persons by 2025. It sees the relocation as an important step towards providing people with an opportunity to rebuild their lives, but what happens when uncertainty is a...
Jan 25, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 24
