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As part of an ongoing collaboration, the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) is supporting this year’s Senior Executive Course 48 (SEC 48) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) with knowledge materials and technical guidance on the creative economy. The knowledge materials, sourced from journals, blogs, documents, research papers, peer-reviewed articles, and policy statements from Nigerian, African, and global sources, are designed and produced to strengthen the Orange Economy and support robust creative interventions, especially for young Nigerians.

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies yesterday, Friday 8 May 2026, graduated 44 participants of its Policy, Strategy and Leadership Course (PSLC) at the Institute’s premises in Kuru, Plateau State.

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, hereby informs the general public that the underlisted companies have emerged as successful bidders for the 2025 Capital Projects, following the conclusion of the procurement process.

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has called for support from stakeholders to advance the development of its Children’s Education Resource Centre, as former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, donated copies of his book to the Institute’s library.

The 19th edition of the Strategic Leadership, Ethics and Policy Making Course (SLEAMP) commenced on Monday, 4 May 2026, at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru. The course was officially declared open by the Director-General of the Institute, Ayo Omotayo, who was represented by the Institute’s Librarian, Lily Oluebube Ezeala. The opening ceremony took place at the Institute’s Directorate of Research.

The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Ayo Omotayo, has urged women, particularly in rural communities, to embrace technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance access to justice.

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), in collaboration with the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), convened a National Dialogue on Youth Creatives in the Digital Economy to commemorate the 2026 United Nations World Creativity and Innovation Day.

The Director-General of National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Prof. Ayo Omotayo, has been conferred with an Honorary Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), alongside eleven other distinguished Nigerians, including the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu.

As we commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are reminded of the timeless message of hope, sacrifice, and renewal. Easter symbolises the triumph of light over darkness and calls us to strengthen the bonds of unity, peaceful coexistence, and shared responsibility in building a better Nigeria. May this sacred season fill our homes and communities with peace, joy, and renewed strength. May the spirit of Easter inspire us to work together for the progress and prosperity of our nation. Happy Easter!

The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Prof. Ayo Omotayo, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent loss of lives following the violent attacks in parts of Jos, Plateau State.

Participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, have commenced a study tour of selected strategic institutions as part of heir programm.

The Chairman, National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has called for increased strategic investment in Nigeria’s sports sector as a catalyst for economic growth and sustainable development. Dikko made the call while delivering a lecture to participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, on Friday, 27 March 2026.

The Chairman, National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has called for increased strategic investment in Nigeria’s sports sector as a catalyst for economic growth and sustainable development. Dikko made the call while delivering a lecture to participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, on Friday, 27 March 2026.

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has reinforced its commitment to intellectual engagement and capacity development by providing a structured platform for Youth Corps Members, serving at the Institute, to present research-driven ideas and policy-relevant insights. The initiative, coordinated by the Directorate of Research, reflects the Institute’s broader mandate of fostering critical thinking, evidence-based analysis, and the inclusion of emerging voices in national development discourse.

Blue Economy and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities

The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Professor Ayo Omotayo, has described pension as a critical component of staff welfare, stressing that it should be treated as a right rather than a privilege.

As Muslims across Nigeria mark the joyous occasion of Eid el-Fitri, the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Professor Ayo Omotayo, has called on citizens to embrace unity, peaceful coexistence, and a shared sense of responsibility for national progress. He noted that Eid is not only a time of celebration but also a moment for deep reflection on the values that sustain a stable and harmonious society.

The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Prof. Ayo Omotayo, has said that delays in the approval of Nigeria’s ambassadors by some host countries should not be interpreted as a failure of the country’s foreign policy, noting that such developments fall within normal diplomatic procedures.

A Chartered Accountant and Founder of Proshare Limited, Olufemi Awoyemi, mni, has described his participation in the programme of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, as a defining moment in his leadership journey and understanding of Nigeria’s governance system.

To commemorate International Women’s Day, the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), through the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Gender Centre of Excellence, on 11 March 2026 organised a series of activities in Plateau State aimed at promoting gender inclusion, leadership development, and women’s empowerment.

The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Prof. Ayo Omotayo, has called for greater support for policies and actions that promote the advancement of women, as the world marks the 2026 International Women’s Day.

The Management, Staff and Participants of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, have congratulated the Director-General of the Institute, Prof. Ayo Omotayo, on the recent renewal of his appointment as Director General by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, on Friday, 6 March 2026, convened a high-level brainstorming session to examine the implications of the emerging conflict between the United States and Iran for Nigeria’s national security, economy and foreign policy.

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, is set to consolidate its strategic contributions to national development following the renewal of the appointment of its Director-General, Professor Ayo Omotayo, by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

The Director General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Professor Ayo Omotayo, has described the Institute as a strategic pillar for leadership renewal in Nigeria and across Africa. Speaking at the international colloquium marking the 89th birthday of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Omotayo said the establishment of NIPSS in 1979 reflected a deliberate effort to institutionalise reflective and ethical leadership within Nigeria’s governance architecture. According to him, the celebration was more than a birthday tribute. It was an opportunity to interrogate a philosophy of leadership grounded in discipline, integrity, and national purpose.

The Senator Oluremi Tinubu Gender Centre of Excellence at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies invites applications for its 2026 Gender Studies Programmes scheduled throughout the year.

The Senate has called for enhanced funding and strategic reforms for the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies as part of deliberations on the Institute’s 2026 budget proposal, underscoring its critical role in shaping Nigeria’s leadership and policy direction.

Friday, February 27, 2026, Professor Ayo Omotayo, Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), paid a courtesy visit to the Ethiopian Ambassador in Abuja as part of the institute's annual study tour programme.

In line with the annual study tour of the Senior Executive Course Participants, the Director General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Professor Ayo Omotayo, and his team paid a courtesy visit to the High Commissioner of Gambia in Nigeria at the Gambian High Commission, Abuja Thursday, February 26, 2026 .

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, in collaboration with Peace Building Development Consult (PBDC), organized a three-day Leadership Course on Data Mining and Geospatial Intelligence. The programme was held at the Defense Space Administration, from Monday, February 23 to Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

The Director General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Professor Ayo Omotayo, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Ambassador of China in Nigeria, who was represented by the Head of Protocol, at the Chinese Embassy in Abuja, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

The Eighteenth Edition of the Basic Strategy, Leadership, Ethics and Policy Making Course, organised by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in collaboration with LAPEC, commenced today, 23rd February, 2026.

FOR WHOM: -Government officials and policymakers -Security and peacebuilding institutions -Development practitioners -Media professionals -Civil society organisations -Academic institutions -Private sector leaders

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has commenced three specialised four-day executive courses aimed at strengthening leadership capacity, enhancing institutional effectiveness, promoting technology integration, and advancing sustainable development across critical sectors of the Nigerian economy.

Dr Jacob Tsado, former Institute Editor at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, has charged participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48 to internalise strategic thinking as a lifelong responsibility rather than a ceremonial outcome of training.

The Director General of National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Prof Ayo Omotayo during the launching of the Nigerian Industrial Policy at the ICC in Abuja, Tuesday February 17th 2026.

National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies today hosted the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, who delivered the inaugural lecture to participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48, 2026, charging them to rethink national development through the lens of the Orange Economy.

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Manasseh Caleb Mutfwang, has described the Orange Economy as a strategic pathway to Nigeria’s economic diversification and sustainable development, urging senior executives to reposition creativity and entrepreneurship at the centre of national policy thinking.

Participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, have successfully concluded a two-day orientation tour across key institutions in Plateau State, as part of activities marking the commencement of the Course.

The Nigerian Journal of Policy and Strategy is an open-access journal published both online and in print by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Nigeria. The journal aims to deepen the understanding of complex public policy and strategy issues in the context of rapid socio-political changes in Nigeria, Africa, and globally. It serves as a forum for dialogue and exchange of ideas among scholars, educators, policymakers, administrators, security experts, and public figures through the rigorous analysis of issues.

As part of sustained efforts to strengthen leadership capacity and enhance institutional performance across key sectors of national development, the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, on Monday, 9 February 2026, commenced three Strategic Leadership courses at its Kuru campus.

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, on Tuesday, 9 February 2026, organised a high-level brainstorming session focused on Nigeria’s evolving national security challenges.

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has commenced registration of nominees for Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48 with the theme “The Orange Economy and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Growth in Nigeria"

The Board of Governors, Management, and Staff of the National Institute celebrate Professor Ayo Omotayo, the Director General of the Institute, as he celebrates his birthday today.

NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF RESIDENT DOCTORS (NARD), AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE IN THE MEDICAL SECTOR (20TH TO 25TH JANUARY, 2026)

Nigeria’s marine and inland waters present economic opportunities spanning fisheries, aquaculture, energy, transport, tourism, biotechnology, and conservation. With an 853km coastline, over 10,000km of inland waterways and a potential blue GDP of $296 billion annually, the marine economy can support inclusive growth, climate resilience, and economicdiversification.

PRESIDENTIAL PARLEY REPORT PRESENTATION SCRIPT THEME: BLUE ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: ISSUES, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES BY SENIOR EXECUTIVE COURSE 47, 2025 NATIONAL INSTITUTE, KURU NOVEMBER 2025

Nigeria loses about ₦33.3 trillion annually to untapped blue economy potential due to the underutilisation of its extensive coastal and inland waters, which function as disparate systems rather than a unified economic engine (Deloitte, 2022).

Animal Identification System and National Security The global security landscape is increasingly shaped by violent and criminal activities of nonstate actors which undermine the security, peace, stability and prosperity of nations. One of such criminal activities is animal theft, often manifesting in form of cattle rustling.

On behalf of the Chairman, Board of Governors, Director-General, Management and Staff of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), and the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Gender Centre of Excellence, we warmly congratulate Your Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on your well-deserved conferment with chieftaincy title 'Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua.' This highly revered Yoruba traditional title bestowed on Your Excellency by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan OgunwusiOjaja II, the Ooni of Ife, during activities marking his 10th Coronation Anniversary is apt.

96 members of freshly baked mni were today inducted into the Alumni Association of the National Institute following the successful graduation of the 2025 participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos. As the atmosphere bobbles in kuru, Friday, 13 December 2025, marks the pinnacle of the rigorous, complex and an intensive ten-month study with research, policy dialogue, reflections and strategic engagement.

Today, the Senior Executive Course 47 (SEC 47) participants of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, formally presented their Presidential Parley Report to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, who was ably represented by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senetor Kashim Shettima Mustapha at the State House, Abuja.

Major General Paul Ufuoma Omu, fss, reds (rtd) was a Director–General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, between January 1990 till 1992. He was also a board chairman after his retirement.

The management of the National Institute for Policy and strategic Studies Kuru, wishes to inform the general public that following the completion of all due procurement processes including solicitation of bids, technical and financial evaluations and approval by the National Institute Tenders Board (NITB). The under listed companies have been selected as successful contractors for the execution of the 2025 capital projects.

The Policy, Strategy and Leadership Course (PSLC) 56 for 2025, which began on 20 October, officially came to a close on Friday, 14 November, with an elegant and memorable ceremony at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru.

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, commissioned the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Gender Centre of Excellence at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. The Centre, named in her honour, is dedicated to advancing gender equity, empowerment, and security through evidence-based research, capacity building, and strategic partnerships that mainstream gender perspectives into public policy and governance.

The management, staff, participants and the entire NIPSS Community join millions of other Nigerians to rejoice and celebrate with its Chairman, Board of Governors, Distinguished Sen. (Dr.) Ken Namani GCFR, the 5th President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on his 77th birthday.

The Directorate of Studies at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies NIPSS, Kuru has successfully concluded its Strategy Course for Command Responsibility, Cyber Security and Intelligence Management (SCCR 14). The course forms part of the Institute’s commitment to expose participants to key and critical aspects of command responsibility, cyber security and intelligence management within the context of effective National security architecture.

GaPPS Centre Concludes Transformative Gender and Development Course (1) at NIPSS The Gender and Public Policy Studies (GaPPS) Centre at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has successfully concluded its Gender and Development (GAD) Course 1, marking another milestone in the Institute’s commitment to promoting gender-responsive governance and inclusive policy implementation in Nigeria.

Opening Ceremony of the Strategic Leadership Course on Sustainable Cities and Communities

STYLE MANUAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR PUBLICATIONS IN THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POLICY AND STRATEGIC STUDIES, KURU, NIGERIA EIGHTH EDITION

NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF POLICY AND STRATEGY A JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POLICY AND STRATEGIC STUDIES, KURU, NIGERIA

NATIONAL INSTITUTE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AND RESIDENCY POLICY

Happy Democracy Day to the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) and all Nigerians.

PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND MANAGEMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK FACTORS IN PLATEAU STATE: AN ASSESSMENT Published by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, 2025. info@nipsskuru.gov.ng

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has convened a high-level retreat to finalize its Strategic Plan for 2025-2029.

Nigerian Journal of Policy Strategy & SPECIAL EDITION Contents NIPSS Volume 21, No. 2, 2024

Introduction Two decades of uninterrupted civil rule in Nigeria is evident that political parties are not only an indispensable component of democracy, but also central to the survival of a political system. In spite of all the challenges, it is apparent that democracy is being consolidated in Nigeria.

The law establishing the National Institute, Act 20 of 1979 (now CAP N51 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004) requires it, among other things, to disseminate, through published books, records, reports and articles, information on any part of its activities.

The Nigerian Journal of Policy and Strategy is an open-access journal published both online and in print by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Nigeria.

Today, June 4th, 2024 marks another epoch in the drive to reposition NIPSS, which the Director General, Prof Ayo Omotayo, is committed to. A Memorandum of Understanding for working relationship, which includes the establishment of a Chinese Study Centre, was signed between the National Institute and Choise International Group of China

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), are poised to join forces to strengthen Nigeria's digital economy presence, empowering and generating employment opportunities for millions of young people.