In the run up to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the country’s economic and security trajectory has taken on added significance, shaping not only the domestic political contest but Nigeria’s standing as a regional anchor and international partner. President Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidies, the floating of the naira, an ambitious tax overhaul and a historic expansion of the armed forces have each carried consequences well beyond Nigeria’s borders. These policy shifts have had significant influence on investor confidence in one of Africa’s largest economies, its capacity to project stability across West Africa, and the terms of its security and economic partnerships with the UK, US and other international partners.
The stakes are heightened by a fraying regional order. ECOWAS has been left fractured by Sahelian exits; cross-border insecurity along Nigeria’s porous frontiers continues to fuel migration pressures; and investors are weighing improving macroeconomic indicators against persistent poverty, inequality and a still-volatile security environment.
This event discusses:
- What could this election mean for Nigeria’s democratic trajectory?
- How will Nigeria’s management of the elections and election outcomes impact international investors’ willingness to remain engaged in Nigeria?
- How will Nigeria’s 2027 election impact regional stability, migration and security cooperation?
- What is the role of international partners in supporting credible, free, and fair elections in Nigeria?
- How could election conduct and outcome impact international engagement and security partnerships?
This event is being held in partnership with Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) and is part of a series of events and outputs examining Nigeria’s 2027 elections and political developments.
