Globalisation, Transnational Crime and Terrorism in Nigeria

Olakunle Olowojolu and Ake Modupe 

Department of Political Science and International Relations

Landmark University, Omu Aran

E-mail: kunleolowojolu@yahoo.co.uk;akemodupe@gmail.com

Abstract

This research looks at the negative impact of globalization on the spread of transnational crime and terrorism in Nigeria. With particular focus on the Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria, this paper identifies illegal firearms trafficking as the bane of human security challenges in Nigeria. This paper recommends that Nigeria’s think-tanks can use the tools of globalization in addressing its current security challenges.