Intelligence Centre
Executive intelligence for decisions under uncertainty.
Decision-focused analysis that helps leaders understand developments, test assumptions and act with greater confidence across Nigeria and West Africa.
Analytical method
From question to judgement
Structured
Evidence-led
Step 01
Define
DecisionClarify the decision, timeframe, stakeholders and consequences of getting it wrong.
Step 02
Collect
EvidenceGather relevant information from lawful, credible and appropriately placed sources.
Step 03
Assess
JudgementTest assumptions, identify gaps and distinguish facts from analytical judgements.
Step 04
Advise
ActionExplain implications, options and indicators that could change the assessment.
Subscription intelligence
The Foxtrot Intelligence Portal
Sixteen decision-focused products spanning executive briefing, country and sector monitoring, alerts and strategic forecasts.
Intelligence product
Executive Intelligence Brief
Board-ready analysis of material developments, implications and choices.
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Weekly Security Intelligence
A concise weekly view of priority developments and emerging indicators.
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Monthly Risk Outlook
Forward-looking assessment of the next 30–90 days.
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Country Risk Profiles
Structured country assessments for market, travel and operational decisions.
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Election Watch
Non-partisan monitoring of electoral risk, stability and institutional implications.
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Travel Security Advisories
Destination and journey advice linked to traveller exposure.
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Critical Infrastructure Watch
Monitoring of threats, dependencies and disruption to essential services.
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Cyber Threat Intelligence
Executive interpretation of cyber developments and organisational relevance.
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Maritime Security
Gulf of Guinea and coastal operating-environment intelligence.
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Aviation Security
Threat, disruption and policy intelligence for aviation stakeholders.
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Executive Alerts
Time-sensitive, decision-relevant notifications with recommended actions.
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Strategic Forecasts
Scenarios, indicators and estimates for longer-horizon planning.
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Africa Risk Monitor
Cross-continental risk themes with strategic significance.
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West Africa Security Monitor
Regional security, governance and operating-environment analysis.
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Nigeria Operating Environment Monitor
Continuous assessment of Nigeria’s political, security and business context.
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Emerging Risks Dashboard
A prioritised view of changing risks, indicators and executive attention points.
Coverage
Understand place, exposure and operational consequence.
Our operating-environment work connects threat information to the client's people, assets, travel, supply chain and strategic objectives. Assessments state their scope, sources, confidence and review date.
Election Risks
Travel Security
Critical Infrastructure
Cyber Threats
Maritime Security
Aviation Security
Civil Unrest
Flooding
Public Health
Supply Chain Disruption
Market entry
Client question
What could affect the viability, timing or reputation of an investment?
Typical output
Country, stakeholder and scenario assessment
Executive travel
Client question
What exposure does a journey create, and what controls are proportionate?
Typical output
Destination assessment and journey advice
Site operations
Client question
Which external threats could interrupt people, assets or delivery?
Typical output
Location risk and operational-impact assessment
Third-party decisions
Client question
What integrity, ownership or reputational concerns require attention?
Typical output
Counterparty intelligence report
Developing incidents
Client question
What is confirmed, what remains uncertain and what should leaders do now?
Typical output
Situation report and escalation indicators
Strategic planning
Client question
Which emerging issues could alter assumptions over the planning horizon?
Typical output
Risk outlook and scenario workshop
Executive Briefing Stream
Intelligence products built for different decision rhythms.
EXSUM
Executive Security Brief
Board-ready summary of major developments, likely implications and recommended executive actions.
SITREP
Situation Report
Concise operating-environment update for security managers and operations teams.
OUTLOOK
Monthly Risk Outlook
Forward-looking assessment of risk themes affecting business, travel and institutional resilience.
Delivery formats
Intelligence designed around the way clients decide.
Support may be delivered as a one-off assessment, an executive workshop, scheduled reporting, event monitoring or retained advice. The format follows the decision cycle—not the other way around.
Executive Intelligence Brief
Weekly Security Intelligence
Monthly Risk Outlook
Country Risk Profiles
Election Watch
Travel Security Advisories
Critical Infrastructure Watch
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Maritime Security
Aviation Security
Executive Alerts
Strategic Forecasts
Africa Risk Monitor
West Africa Security Monitor
Nigeria Operating Environment Monitor
Emerging Risks Dashboard
Source Discipline
Trusted-source analysis with clear professional boundaries.
We use lawful research, source evaluation and structured analysis. Reporting distinguishes confirmed information, analytical judgement and uncertainty, and does not imply official authority.
Official government publications
International organisations
Academic research
Trusted local and international media
Licensed commercial intelligence providers
Foxtrot Shield professional analysis
Decision Support
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