This paper examines the influence of Boko Haram menace on the Nigerian economy. The word “boko haram” has become a household name spanning across various newspapers. It is also synonymous with insecurity, death, hostility and all social and moral vices having its negative tolls on various aspects of the Nigerian economy. This paper delves into the history, origin and the emergence of Boko Haram. It enumerates the various attacks stating their specific dates and venues of incidents as...