Nigeria

Forest loss in Nigeria raises neonatal mortality and worsens birth outcomes by increasing malaria exposure among pregnant women.

In the conflict between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria, fear (rather than hate) is the main driver, it is founded on misperceptions, and proves hard to change with policy.

Local elections in Nigeria may improve representation at the local level, contributing to a more peaceful resolution of contests for resources

A community-led intervention in Northern Nigeria significantly reduced rates of child marriage in adolescent girls by changing entrenched, normative behaviour

Oil multinationals in Nigeria divesting their onshore assets to local firms resulted in substantial improvements in output and declines in oil theft and violence, driven by politically connected firms

Does exposure to other ethnic regions promote national integration?

Insights from a year of smartphone app data suggest high levels of spatial mobility

Digital tools with site-specific fertiliser advice and information on expected returns can increase farmers’ yields by encouraging fertiliser use

Shortening intermediation chains does not necessarily lead to gains for consumers