Terrorism and the Nigerian Economy. An Assessment of the Boko Haram Insurgency

Bachelor Thesis , 2017 , 101 Pages , Grade: 65

Politics - Topic: Peace and Conflict, Security

This work focuses on the relationship between terrorism and the Nigerian economy. It represents an assessment oft he Boko Haram insurgency.

The impact of the activities of the dreaded Boko Haram has brought physical, psychological and economic damage to Nigeria and has become a threat to the entire nation. It is against this background that the study examines the impact of Boko Haram insurgency on the economy of the affected states in Nigeria. The study is a literature bases research and therefore descriptive in structure. Basically, secondary data that is used in this research includes relevant text books, magazines, archival materials, published and unpublished works, journals, newspapers and internet materials, all of which the researcher thoroughly explored for critical examination and analytical insight. The data collected is analyzed using a framework of content analysis and simple percentage.

Findings from the study indicate that the atrocities of Boko Haram have severe implications on the economy and social lives of the people of the northeast where the activities of the sect is concentrated. The study recommends that anybody that has links with the sect should face the law and government should develop a strong political will to fighting the scourge.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• INTRODUCTION
• CHAPTER ONE
• 1.0 Background of the Study
• 1.1 Statement of the Problem
• 1.2 Objectives of the Study
• 1.3 Research Questions
• 1.4 Assumption
• 1.5 Significance of the Study
• 1.6 Research Methodology
• 1.7 Scope and Limitations of the study
• 1.8 Definition of Terms
• 1.9 Outline of Chapters
• CHAPTER TWO
• 2.0 Introduction
• 2.1 Conceptual Clarification
• 2.1.1 Terrorism
• 2.1.2 Nigeria's Economy
• 2.2. History of Terrorism
• 2.2.1 Causes of Terrorism
• 2.2.2 Implication of Terrorism
• 2.3 Trends and Patterns of Terrorism in Nigeria
• 2.4 Meaning of Boko Haram
• 2.4.1 Membership of the Boko Haram Sect
• 2.4.2 Ideology of the Boko Haram Sect
• 2.4.3 Religious and Ethnic Basis of the Boko Haram
• 2.5 Theoretical Framework
• CHAPTER THREE
• 3.0 Introduction
• 3.1 An Overview of Boko Haram
• 3.1.1 Evolution of Boko Haram
• 3.1.2 Dawah Phase
• 3.2 Background of the Boko Haram Terrorists Activities
• 3.3 Dimensions of the Boko Haram Terrorist Activities

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research project aims to assess the impact of the Boko Haram insurgency on the Nigerian economy. It examines the historical development of Boko Haram, analyzes its ideology and operations, and explores the various dimensions of its activities. The project seeks to understand the complex relationship between terrorism and economic development, specifically focusing on the Nigerian context.

• The impact of Boko Haram on the Nigerian economy
• The historical evolution and ideological underpinnings of Boko Haram
• The dimensions and consequences of Boko Haram's terrorist activities
• The relationship between terrorism and economic development in Nigeria
• Potential strategies for addressing the Boko Haram insurgency and mitigating its economic impact.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One introduces the background of the study, outlining the research problem, objectives, and research questions. It also discusses the significance of the study, research methodology, and the scope and limitations of the project. Chapter Two provides a comprehensive review of relevant literature and theoretical frameworks, including a discussion of terrorism, Nigeria's economy, and the history of terrorism. It further examines the causes and implications of terrorism, highlighting the specific context of Nigeria. The chapter also delves into the meaning and ideology of Boko Haram, analyzing its membership, ideology, and religious and ethnic underpinnings. Chapter Three explores the historical background of Boko Haram, tracing its evolution from its early stages to its current manifestation. This chapter also examines the various dimensions of Boko Haram's terrorist activities, including their strategies, tactics, and impact.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of this research project include terrorism, Nigerian economy, Boko Haram insurgency, economic impact, historical development, ideology, terrorist activities, and economic development. The study examines the complex relationship between these themes, analyzing the effects of Boko Haram's insurgency on Nigeria's economic landscape.

• College: Federal University Dutse
• Course: Political Science
• Grade: 65
• Author: Onyebuchi Stanley Okafor (Author)
• Publication Year: 2017
• Pages: 101
• Catalog Number: V498168
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346022264
• ISBN (Book): 9783346022271
• Language: English
• Tags: terrorism, nigerian, economy, assessment, boko, haram, insurgency