This report provides an overview of the Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) terrorist groups operating in Nigeria. It details their origins, objectives, areas of operation, and tactics. The report also examines the factors contributing to the rise of these groups, such as poverty, corruption, and weak governance. It further assesses the Nigerian government’s efforts to counter terrorism, highlighting the challenges and limitations of these strategies. The report also touches on the regional implications of the Boko Haram and ISWA threat, and potential areas for international cooperation.