Research and Studies
The Director-General is the Chief Research and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute. The Director of Research and Studies directly supervises the Research and Studies Department. The Department is the nerve centre of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs charged with the development and execution of primary and secondary research projects of the Institute. In the fulfilment of its mandate, the Department organizes conferences, seminars, symposia and lectures for the enlightenment of the general public.
The Department coordinates research activities through its five divisions:
- The Division of International Politics
- Division of International Law and Organisations
- Division of International Economic Relations
- Division of Security and Strategic Studies
- The Division of African Politics and Integration
International Politics
Global governance, foreign policy and peace.
International Law & Organisations
International law, institutions and global cooperation.
International Economic Relations
Trade, finance and sustainable development.
Security & Strategic Studies
Peace, security and emerging threats.
African Politics & Integration
Regional cooperation and continental development.
Foreign policy & diplomacy
Research and dialogue across NIIA's specialist divisions.
African cooperation
Research and dialogue across NIIA's specialist divisions.
Global security
Research and dialogue across NIIA's specialist divisions.
International institutions
Research and dialogue across NIIA's specialist divisions.
Trade & development
Research and dialogue across NIIA's specialist divisions.
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NIIA Posts Directory NIIA Publishes 2026 Commentary on the Lassa Fever Epidemic NIIA Publishes 2026 Commentary on the Lassa Fever Epidemic The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) has listed its Lassa Fever Epidemic Commentary, 2026, drawing attention to the importance of examining public health challenges through research and policy analysis. Lassa fever remains an important public health concern in Nigeria, making continued attention to disease surveillance, public...
NIIA Posts Directory NIIA Invites Scholars to Contribute to the Nigerian Journal of International Affairs NIIA Invites Scholars to Contribute to the Nigerian Journal of International Affairs The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) has invited scholars, researchers, practitioners and policy experts to submit original, unpublished manuscripts for the Nigerian Journal of International Affairs (NJIA). The call seeks rigorous theoretical, empirical, comparative and interdisciplinary research examining contemporary developments...