Stampedes are inherently socio-technical objects because they arise from interactions between human actors (organizers, attendees, security personnel, and emergency responders) and non-human actors (infrastructure,...

Stampedes are tragic events that lay bare the vulnerabilities of socio-technical systems, particularly in countries grappling with economic challenges, governance gaps, and inadequate infrastructure....

The recent surge in stampedes during charity events and palliative distributions in Nigeria offers a sobering lens into societal desperation, governance lapses, and cultural...

Electricity is often taken for granted in Nigeria’s bustling urban centres. High-rise buildings are bathed in lights, neon signs pulse vibrantly, and homes hum...

It was late November 2024 when the call came, a request for field data collection in Irawo Owode, one of the ancient towns in...