Nigerian Association of Criminology, Terrorism and Political Violence Studies (NACT-PVS)
Advancing research and dialogue on criminology, terrorism, political violence, and security governance.
Independent academic research initiative established in 2015
Advancing Research on Security, Governance and Political Violence
Academic engagement and collaboration
NACT-PVS is an independent academic research initiative dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship on criminology, terrorism, political violence, migration movements, and security governance.
The initiative promotes research dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and policy communities interested in understanding complex security challenges in Africa and beyond.
Our Mission
To promote interdisciplinary research and global scholarly dialogue on criminology, terrorism, political violence, and security governance, with particular attention to Africa and fragile institutional contexts.
Latest Research
Senu, O. (2020) - Development Policy Review
Senu, O. & Daranijoh, F. (2019) - Development Policy Review
More publications available on the Publications page.
Research with Policy Relevance
NACT-PVS supports research that examines the evolving dynamics of terrorism, organised crime, insurgency, forced displacement, and governance challenges in fragile and conflict-affected environments.
Our work aims to contribute to informed policy discussions and deeper academic understanding of contemporary security transformations.
Criminology and Political Violence
Research on the dynamics of organised violence, insurgency, and criminal networks.
Security Governance
Analysis of counter-terrorism policy, institutional capacity, and governance structures in fragile contexts.
Migration and Displacement
Research exploring the intersection between conflict, forced migration, and policy responses.
Research Areas
NACT-PVS promotes interdisciplinary research and scholarly dialogue across several interconnected areas of security and governance studies. Our work focuses on the following themes:
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Criminology - research on crime, criminal networks, and governance challenges in national and transnational contexts.
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Terrorism and Political Violence - analysis of the causes, dynamics, and evolution of terrorism and political violence within contemporary security environments.
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Counter-Terrorism Governance - examination of policy responses, institutional capacity, and governance structures shaping counter-terrorism strategies.
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Security and Development - exploration of the relationship between insecurity, governance systems, and development trajectories in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
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Migration and Forced Displacement - research on migration governance, refugee movements, and the intersection of displacement, conflict, and policy responses.
Affiliations & Academic Engagement
NACT-PVS promotes academic dialogue and collaborative research on criminology, terrorism, political violence, and security governance in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
Engagement includes participation in scholarly networks, academic discussions, and research exchange with researchers and institutions working across security studies, political violence, and development.
Selected engagement includes:
* Member, British Society of Criminology
* Academic dialogue with scholars in terrorism and political violence studies
* Participation in discussions on migration, refugee movements, and security governance
* Engagement with interdisciplinary research networks examining conflict, governance, and development
NACT-PVS welcomes collaboration with scholars, students, and practitioners working in related fields.
NACT-PVS is committed to promoting rigorous scholarship and informed dialogue on security governance, political violence, and development challenges in Africa and globally.