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Foxtrot Research Institute
Independent, decision-relevant research on security, governance, institutional resilience and the operating environment across Nigeria and West Africa.
Research mandate
Our work is designed to clarify choices, improve professional practice and contribute to more capable institutions. We state scope, sources, analytical limits and authorship.
White Papers
Research Reports
Policy Papers
Risk Outlooks
Institutional Reviews
Security Outlooks
Governance Briefs
Personnel Vetting Reports
Cyber Reports
Climate Security Reports
Annual Reports
Flagship annual publication
An annual assessment of the political, security, economic, technology and institutional issues most likely to shape operating conditions in the year ahead.
2027 edition · Research programme in development
Publication standard
Every formal research publication follows one transparent institutional template.
Recent analysis
Current analysis from Foxtrot Shield authors and the Research Team.
Peace, Security & Regional Resilience
The North-West Framework is right to treat security as more than enforcement. Security is the enabling condition that connects regional cooperation, humanitarian access, development, investment, trust and measurable delivery.
Read analysisPersonnel Security & Governance
Identity verification establishes who a person is. Modern personnel vetting must go further—assessing suitability, integrity, competence, affiliations and access risk through consistent, professional governance.
Read analysisDigital Identity Brief
A concise briefing on the new identity-management framework, its data-protection provisions and what expanded digital identity infrastructure could mean for organisations operating in Nigeria.
Read analysisSecurity Governance Brief
Both chambers of the National Assembly have approved state-police proposals. We examine what has been confirmed, what remains constitutionally required and what organisations should monitor next.
Read analysisFinance & Governance Brief
The Federal Government has clarified how legacy obligations and the new tax framework interact. We identify the governance, data, contract and control questions leadership teams should address.
Read analysisCyber Risk Brief
ngCERT has warned of rising phishing, ransomware, business-email compromise and data breaches. We translate that warning into governance and operational priorities.
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