What is it about?
This timely study explores the overlooked intersection of Nigeria's military institutions and its entrepreneurial economy, showing how security and economic development are mutually constitutive in one of Africa's largest markets. Drawing on rigorous research and case studies, it examines the military's dual role—as guarantor of the stability entrepreneurship depends on, and as an economic actor through procurement, infrastructure, and workforce transitions. Set against Nigeria's ongoing security challenges, the book argues that sustainable growth cannot be understood in isolation from this relationship. Essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and business leaders alike.
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Why is it important?
This book matters because it bridges a critical gap: security and entrepreneurship are usually studied apart, yet in Nigeria they are deeply intertwined. By showing how military institutions shape—and are shaped by—economic activity, the book offers essential insight for anyone working toward durable peace, resilient markets, and effective policy in Nigeria and beyond.
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Editing this volume was especially rewarding, as it brought together contributing authors with whom I have enjoyed many long‑standing collaborations. The project also attracted interest from a diverse group of writers, ultimately broadening my engagement with different research communities.
sanya ojo
NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY, KADUNA, NIGERIA
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This page is a summary of: The Military Ecosystem and Entrepreneurship in Nigeria, January 2026, Bloomsbury Academic,
DOI: 10.5040/9798216198956.
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