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 Advancing Menstrual Health Management in Nigeria Advancing Menstrual Health Management in Nigeria The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) hosted a symposium on “Advancing Menstrual Health Management in Nigeria,” bringing attention to the importance of menstrual health, awareness, dignity, and inclusion for women and girls. The event brought together distinguished speakers, researchers, and advocates to highlight the need for greater awareness, informed dialogue, and collective...
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