Introduction
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.
The journal welcomes contributions from a wide range of disciplines, especially as they relate to
Nigeria's policy and strategic interests, including:
• Politics and Society
• Economics
• Foreign Affairs
• Science and Technology
• Environment
• Law
• Religion
• Ethnicity and the State
• Culture, Languages, Literature and Media
• Gender and Development
• Defence and Security
The journal is published biannually, in June and December. The forthcoming special edition
(Volume 23, No. 1, 2026) will be released in June 2026. The issue will focus on the Orange
Economy, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development in Nigeria. Scholars and
practitioners are encouraged to submit their contributions for consideration.
The deadline for article submissions is 15 April 2026.
Notes to Contributors
Authors of manuscripts for consideration should pay attention to the following:
1. Manuscripts submitted for publication must not have been previously published;
neither should they be under simultaneous review elsewhere.
2. While theoretical and conceptual debates are encouraged, authors are expected to
propose policy and strategy outcomes from these debates and to provide
implementation options.
3. Papers for publication should be typed, double-spaced on A4 size paper, leaving 2
margins on the top, bottom and on both sides of the page. The ideal length for essays is
between 15 and 20 pages (5000 and 7000 words).
4. Each manuscript should have a detachable cover page indicating the title, full names and
institutional affiliation of the author, including telephone numbers and email. The first
page of the essay should carry the title but without the author’s name. Two hard copies
of the manuscript, as well as an electronic copy in MS Word, 12-point font size and
Times New Roman typeface, should be submitted to the editor. All manuscripts
received will be acknowledged.
5. All authors actually cited should be integrated into the text and documented in the
References at the end of the article in conformity with the NIPSS Style Manual,
downloadable on the Institute’s website.
6. All references should be listed alphabetically at the end of the essay, following the
provisions of APA (7th Edition).
Peer Review Policy
The National Institute operates a double-blind peer-review process. All submitted manuscripts
are subjected to rigorous evaluation based on the following criteria:
• Significance and relevance of the subject matter
• Originality and innovativeness of the approach
• Scholarly rigour and methodological soundness
• Contribution to existing knowledge and policy discourse
• Clarity, coherence, and logical organisation of the manuscript
• Strength, consistency, and persuasiveness of the argument
• Quality of evidence, analysis, and conclusions drawn
All manuscripts should be accompanied by a formal letter addressed to:
The Editor
Nigerian Journal of Policy and Strategy,
National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru. PMB
2024, Bukuru
Plateau State, Nigeria
Email: journal@nipsskuru.gov.ng
