Pastoralist Practices in Nigeria in 2024-2025 and Their Relevance to Conflict

Nigeria’s pastoral crisis is escalating, threatening both national stability and food security. But is it just about land?

This landmark report dives deep into the complex, interlocking factors fueling the violence projected into 2025. We move past simple narratives to examine how rapidly changing climate patterns, the collapse of traditional grazing routes, and shifting pastoral systems are pushing communities toward confrontation.

Understanding this conflict requires understanding the economics, the environment, and the social dynamics of the people involved. This analysis offers critical, evidence-based insights into the policy failures and environmental pressures that are turning neighbours into combatants.