SECURITY CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. The crime ranges from terrorism, kidnapping, trafficking, small arms and light weapons proliferation or smuggling, armed robbery to political assassination and the likes. However, this study attempts to discuss the causes of insecurity and violence in Nigeria, the cost and effects of insecurity, security challenges in Nigeria and national transformation 2. There is a high level of unemployment in Nigeria, especially amongst the youth. Nigeria – now Africa’s Largest economy – continues its downward trend and falls seven places to 127th this year, largely on the back of weakened public finances as a result of lower oil exports.

(PDF) security challenges in nigeria | Amaka E Obichere - Academia.edu Nigeria as a country gained her independence on October 1st 1960 and after a temporary civilian government and a long reign of military power, which experienced a series of coup d’état it was restored to a democratic federation in 1999. peace and security in any society is associated with lack of violence, absence of civil disorder and insurgency to mention but a few. So many graduates flooding the streets seeking employment within the country.These employment opportunities are lacking resulting in too many young people being jobless and without means of livelihood.The frustration that results from this and the need for survival makes the youth vulnerable to manipulation into committing crimes even for very little pay. (PDF) National security issues and challenges in Nigeria: Which way forward | IJYEED JOURNAL - Academia.edu ABSTRACT This paper attempts to examine and evaluate the origin, causes, and suggested solutions to National Security Issues and challenges. In book: Urbanization, Security and Development Issues in Nigeria, 1914-2014, Publisher: Ahmadu Bello University Press 2016, pp.421-444 Cite this publication Kelechi Ani Nigeria is confronted with myriad of security challenges that has a direct link with the loose nature of its border. Posted on: 04 Aug 2016.