In Bol, on the shores of Lake Chad, thousands of Nigerian refugees are rebuilding their lives after fleeing Boko Haram. Local institutions and communities have developed an innovative approach: in addition to a military response, they offer amnesty for former combatants and engage with civil society. In Bol, the capital of the Lake Chad region,…

Traditional chiefs and elders are increasingly involved in peace-building initiatives across Africa, particularly in Nigeria, which faces significant challenges: organized crime, jihadism and violence in the Niger Delta region. Last September, UPHOLDD Nigeria, an NGO that tries to engage young people in development projects, launched an initiative ahead of the 2027 elections to promote inclusive…

If public finances do not support the countries of the global south in the challenge of cutting emissions, perhaps the controversial carbon credit market can. Abuja is attempting to do so regarding the burning of methane in oil production. Gas flaring, or the burning off of methane over oil extractions, is one of Nigeria’s most…