You’re not like us! Ethnic discrimination and national belonging in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of ethnic discrimination on Nigerians’ sense of national identification relative to ethnic identification. The regression results revealed that the experience […]

Gender and migration aspirations in Nigeria: A comparative study of the states of Edo and Kaduna

This study examined the effect of gender on migration aspirations in the states of Kaduna and Edo, which are in Nigeria’s Northern and Southern Regions […]

Suffering and smiling: What determines happiness among Nigerians?

Using the Wave 7 World Values Survey (WVS) dataset, this study examined the determinants of happiness among Nigerians with a focus on exposure to violent […]

You’re not welcome! Violence and support for a grazing ban policy in Kaduna, Nigeria

This study examined the effect of victimization – i.e., the concrete experience of violence – on support for a policy banning the opening grazing of […]

Violent conflict and hostility towards ethno-religious outgroups in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of exposure to violent conflict on hostility towards ethnic and religious outgroups among Nigeria’s population and among its two major […]

Under God’s protective wings: Does exposure to violent conflict make Nigerians value God more?

This study examines the effect of exposure to violent conflict on the importance that Nigerians attach to God in their lives. The regression results show […]

Is there a religious dimension to concern about farmer-herder conflicts in Nigeria?

Although many studies have been conducted on the conflicts between Fulani nomadic herders and sedentary farmers over land and water resources in Nigeria, very few […]

Undead Past: What Drives Support for the Secessionist Goal of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Nigeria?

Although the secessionist conflict in Nigeria’s Eastern Region has persisted for over two decades and become increasingly violent, no study has, to the best of […]

The Effect of Violent Conflict on the Socioeconomic Condition of Households in Nigeria: The Case of Kaduna State

The incidence and intensity of violent conflict in Nigeria have been rising steadily since 2016. However, the states across the country are not equally affected. […]