Commercial Product: Nigeria Election Watch

Briefly, the importance of Nigeria to American and worldwide businesses is quietly and quickly escalating. An offering by Control Risks Group is an example of the requirements of present and future globalization:

Nigeria Election Watch

Nigeria’s general elections on 14 and 21 April 2007 promise to be a watershed in the country’s history. However, concerns about stability are growing as voting approaches, in the wake of President Olusegun Obasanjo’s efforts to extend his tenure, and with rising insecurity in the Niger delta region.


To help businesses to understand the possible risks associated with the electoral cycle, Control Risks has introduced a comprehensive package of timely and relevant analysis, comprising a detailed background and scenarios report and regular Nigeria Election Watch updates.

The report outlines the political background to the elections, giving an overview of the current situations, key players and drivers of change. Our unique Nigeria Election Watch service provides a dynamic guide to the elections, highlighting key dates and developments. It features:

  • Conference calls
  • Update reports
  • Forecasting
  • Emerging election issues
  • Election timeline updates
  • Direct access to the team