Nigeria, March 12 -- Scholars and peacebuilding experts have called for stronger institutional frameworks, inclusive governance and the integration of traditional conflict resolution systems to address persistent violence in Nigeria.

The recommendations were made on Wednesday during a panel discussion at the launch of the 'Nigeria Peace Web (NPW),' an open-source digital platform that collates data on peace actors and initiatives in Nigeria.

The NPW was launched by Conflict Research Network (CORN), West Africa, at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua centre in Abuja. The project is supported by the UK International Development, the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG), and Tetra Tech International Development.

One of the panellist...