GLOBALISATION AND HUMAN SECURITY IN NIGERIA: EVIDENCE FROM A MIXED-METHOD EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS
Albasu Joseph. PhD , Yahaya Abdullahi Adadu. PhD and Usman A. Yusuf, PhD
Volume 14 Issue 1
Abstract
Globalisation has intensified global interconnectedness, yet its implications for environmental and political security in developing countries such as Nigeria remain contentious. This paper examines the influence of globalisation on environmental and political security in Nigeria, anchored on Human Security Theory, which emphasises “freedom from want” and “freedom from fear.” A mixed-method empirical design was adopted, combining quantitative data from structured questionnaires with qualitative insights from Key Informant Interviews. A total of 400 questionnaires were administered, out of which 384 were retrieved and analysed using descriptive statistics and simple regression techniques. The findings reveal that globalisation has a statistically significant but weak influence on environmental security (R = .115; R² = .013; β = .115; t = 2.277; p = .023), despite strong perceptions of increased pollution, environmental degradation, and ecological threats. In contrast, globalisation was found to have a statistically significant influence on political security (R = .270; R² = .073; β = .270; t = 5.509; p < .001), particularly in relation to weakened political autonomy, increased international influence, and the rise of transnational crime and terrorism. These results indicate that while globalisation contributes to environmental challenges, its impact is more pronounced in the political domain. The paper concludes that globalisation has a multidimensional and uneven effect on human security in Nigeria, largely shaped by weak institutional capacity and governance challenges. It is therefore recommended that the government should strengthen environmental regulatory frameworks and enhance institutional capacity, while also reinforcing political and security structures to effectively manage external influences and transnational threats associated with globalisation. Keywords: Globalisation, Human Security, Environmental Security, Political Security
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