How Nigeria’s rising insecurity threatens key trade corridors, raises business costs

Shadow of insecurity

As Nigeria grapples with persistent security challenges, businesses and investors could face mounting risks to supply chains, trade routes, and market access. The latest SBM Intelligence weekly security report, covering 30 January to 5 February 2026 highlights how evolving threats across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones could reshape the economy in the coming weeks.

Data from the weekly violence tracker shows a clear pattern: armed actors are moving beyond sporadic attacks toward forms of

As Nigeria grapples with persistent security challenges, businesses and investors could face mounting risks to supply chains, trade routes, and market access. The latest SBM Intelligence weekly security report, covering 30 January to 5 February 2026 highlights how evolving threats across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones could reshape the economy in the coming weeks.

Data from the weekly violence tracker shows a clear pattern: armed actors are moving beyond sporadic attacks toward forms of