To stay safe in Nigeria, maintain high situational awareness, avoid late-night travel, and limit public displays of wealth or cash.
Stick to reputable ride-hailing services or designated motor parks, vary your daily routines, and always share your live location with trusted family or friends when stepping out.
Avoid Night Movements
Limit late-night outings and unnecessary travel after dark, which is when the risk of street crime and kidnappings increases.
Stay Unpredictable
Avoid taking the exact same route to work, the market, or home every single day.
Limit Social Media Sharing
Do not post real-time locations, travel updates, or photos of expensive purchases and home interiors.
Financial Discretion
Avoid carrying large sums of cash or flaunting expensive jewelry. When using ATMs, stick to well-lit, busy locations, and never count your money openly in public.
The Ignored Cost of Insecurity
July 1, 2026
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Niran Bamisaye When insecurity is discussed in Nigeria, attention is often focused on casualty figures, territories reclaimed, kidnappers arrested, or weapons recovered. Yet one of the least discussed consequences is the loss of human capital and the devastating impact on
