BD Insider, Letter 135

Last week, foreign diplomatic missions in Nigeria, including the US, UK and Australia, issued alerts over heightened risks of terror attacks in Abuja, the country’s capital city.

The alerts warned of possible attacks on public places including government buildings, shopping malls, hotels, and transport terminals. Responding to the travel advisory from the foreign diplomats, Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari said that an attack in Abuja is not imminent, he advised residents to be vigilant and not to panic.

For letter 135, we will examine:

Last updated: January 18, 2026