N17 trillion later, Nigeria's soaring security allocations fail to deliver safety to citizens

N17 trillion later, Nigeria’s soaring security allocations fail to deliver safety to citizens

Nigeria's security allocations has grown 456% in the last five years. Source: BudgIT NG

Since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999, security and defense have consistently been prioritized by successive Presidents. Despite substantial investments over the past two decades, the country continues to face widespread insecurity, which has evolved into a complex issue that undermines

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