The Crisis Room

On Today's episode of The Crisis Room, we discuss with Jan Vivekananda of Adelphi Berlin on weathering the risk associated with climate and environmental trends in the Sahel. Hosted by Murtala Abdullahi and Hauwa Saleh 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, F...

This week's episode of The Crisis Room looks at crisis signals and early response in Nigeria.  Our Guest, the Director General of the country's early warning centre, speaks on the issues around risk detection and mitigation. Hosted by Murtala Abdullahi and Hauwa Saleh Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi and Anthony Asemota.  The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more stories, visit humanglem...

When violence occurs, lives are lost, properties destroyed. A lot of the time, children lose their parents, siblings. But another thing that suffers is their mental health. On this episode of The Crisis Room, we hear from a child psychologist. Hosted by Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi and Anthony Asemota.  The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more stories, visit human...

On Today's episode of The Crisis Room, We review the year and discuss the outlook for 2023 with our guests, the CEO of Beacon consulting, Kabir Adamu and Kunle Adebajo.

Nigeria is facing widespread violence that has led to the loss of lives and displacement.     On Todays EP of the Crisis Room, we discuss with Muhammed Akinyemi and Adejumo Kabir the role of guns in fueling violence in the country.

11 Birnin Yauri School girls remain in captivity over a year after their abduction, despite the constant information flow and little attempt by the terror group to mask their location.  Today on The Crisis Room,  we speak with Umar Yandaki about the conditions of the girls and their families, as well as his discovery. Hosted by Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi and Anthony Asemo...

Thousands of internally displaced persons and refugees have returned to their communities.  This is part of efforts by the Government to build resilience. However, there are also concerns about the quality of life and lack of access to livelihood and humanitarian assistance.  In this week's episode, we look at the journey so far. Hosted by Kunle Adebajo Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi and Antho...

Students in Nigeria returning to school after the prolonged ASUU strike are vulnerable to abductions.  Today on The Crisis Room, we have a conversation with Mr Muhammed Ashraf, who had to pay a ransom to secure the release of his younger sister. Hosted by Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu Production Team: Anthony Asemota.  The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more stories, visit humanglemedia.com. Connec...

As Nigeria heads to #COP27, the country is struggling with the effects of extreme flooding.  Today on #TheCrisisRoom, we discuss with @HabibaDaggash on Climate Change and Nigeria's interest at COP27.

In this episode of the Crisis Room, we discuss the flood situation in Nigeria, its impact on lives and properties, and what government response has been. Hosted by Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu Production Team: Anthony Asemota.  The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more stories, visit humanglemedia.com. Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Follow this link to listen to the V...

The conflict in Northeastern Nigeria has caused thousands of deaths, displaced more than two million people, and left over 8 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. In today's episode of The Crisis Room, We discuss with Teniola Tayo the role of commerce in driving resilience and a sustainable pathway for peace and security in Northeastern Nigeria. Hosted by Murtala Abdullahi Production...

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 Pr...

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 Sal...

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. Ho...

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 anal...

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...

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 b...

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...

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 increasi...

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 Executi...

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...

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...

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 i...

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 insecurit...

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...