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Trade minister sets foundation for new deal with Paris

At the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, the Nigerian minister for trade, Jumoke Oduwole, proposed to her French counterpart, Nicolas Forissier, that a trade and investment agreement be established between the two countries.

Subscribers only Business 14.05.2026

NNPC's sale of oil blocks takes unexpected turn

With a buyer selection process already underway, the national oil company has reopened applications while expanding the portfolio of assets offered.

Subscribers only Energy 13.05.2026

French President Emmanuel Macron during the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Kenya, on 12 May 2026. © Monicah Mwangi/Reuters

After Nairobi, Macron prepares final major African tour

As the French president closes the Africa-France summit in Kenya, he and his team are already working on his next major trip to the continent – a journey that may well be the last of his two terms in office.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.05.2026

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in Addis Ababa in February 2026. © Marco Simoncelli/AFP

Details of Accra's proposed new security architecture

At the end of March, Ghana submitted a proposed security agreement to the ECOWAS and AES states intended to replace the Accra Initiative. But the draft has fallen a long way short of persuading all the countries in the region.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 07.05.2026

President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu in London on 19 March 2026. © WPA Pool/Getty Images via AFP

Tinubu meets creditors in Paris as he eyes second term

The Nigerian head of state met his country's key creditors in Paris on 5 May, using the gathering to introduce his new finance minister and set out priorities ahead of a bid for re-election in January 2027

Subscribers only Finance 05.05.2026

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (centre, in white) in Abuja in December 2024. © Kola Sulaimon / AFP

Tinubu ministers step up electoral ambitions

Several members of the government are planning to stay in office until the end of the president's first term, before mounting bids for governorships in their home states.

Subscribers only Politics 04.05.2026

French firm Sofema to supply army with Thales rockets

Following months of negotiations in Abuja, the supplier has signed a contract for the sale of FZ90-FZ71 70mm unguided rockets, manufactured by French group Thales.

Subscribers only Defence 01.05.2026

Paris's Quai Branly museum ploughs diplomatic furrow from Lagos to Abidjan

The president of Paris-based Musée du Quai Branly, Emmanuel Kasarhérou, is in Lagos, where he met with the director of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments. At the same time, he is in talks with Ivorian authorities over their planned new museum in Abidjan.

Subscribers only Politics 30.04.2026

Air Force still struggling to fund Leonardo aircraft deal

Budget constraints threaten the acquisition of 24 Italian M-346 attack aircraft as military weighs scaling back order unless new finance minister releases funds.

Subscribers only Defence 28.04.2026

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How Paris supports Abuja and Cotonou in fight against jihadist groups

Nigerian and Beninese armed forces, backed by French units, are conducting coordinated operations along the border between the two countries. They are targeting the leaders of the Ansaru jihadist group, which is affiliated with Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.

Subscribers only Defence 27.04.2026

French President Emmanuel Macron with his Nigerian Counterpart Bola Tinubu, in Paris, France, in November 2024.

EU finally delivers speedboats to coastal nations under maritime security programme

Brussels is currently equipping West African coastguards with light vessels as part of the SWAIMS assistance programme, which has suffered significant delays in recent years.

Subscribers only Defence 27.04.2026

EU preparing to offer €10m military aid to Abuja

Funds from the European Peace Facility could soon be used to support the Nigerian army, which is struggling to deal with jihadist groups. Such assistance is already in place in Benin, Ivory Coast and Senegal.

Subscribers only Defence, Finance 24.04.2026

Chappal Energies faces collapse after Equinor acquisition

Unlikely to be able to stave off its creditors, the embattled junior oil company is racing to secure emergency financing.

Subscribers only Energy 23.04.2026

Abuja to regulate private security firms

The Ministry of Interior has drafted an initial version of a bill aimed at regulating the use of private security providers by the state and public institutions. The proposal would entrust the management of the initiative to a paramilitary force.

Subscribers only Defence 16.04.2026

Tinubu's low-key meeting with Macron's chief of staff

The French president has sent General Vincent Giraud to Abuja to strengthen security cooperation with Nigeria. Both Paris and Washington are supporting the country in its fight against jihadist attacks, which have increased in the north-east.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 16.04.2026

TotalEnergies set to announce final investment decision on Ima gas field

After nearly three years of negotiations, the French major has reached an agreement with junior partner Amni International, co-owner of the field. The two companies could make it official as early as July 2026.

Subscribers only Energy 15.04.2026

ECOWAS reduces budget for standby force

The Economic Community of West African States continues to seek solutions to finance its 1,650-strong regional defence force, whose initially proposed annual budget has been halved to €1bn.

Subscribers only Defence 13.04.2026

French retailer Carrefour goes on the offensive in the Nigerian market

The multinational retail giant continues to expand at full speed across the continent. Its arrival in what will be its fifteenth African country should be made official in the coming days.

Subscribers only Business 10.04.2026

A Carrefour supermarket in Douala, Cameroon, on 24 October 2025.

Junior Petralon mobilises support to protect its Dawes Island concession

The head of the oil company, Ahonsi Unuigbe, is attempting to persuade the government and the regulatory authorities to appeal against the court ruling ordering the revocation of the junior company’s licence for its field in OPL 2006.

Subscribers only Energy 08.04.2026

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Oil delta moguls battle it out

Tompolo, the main oil infrastructure security player in the Niger Delta, is about to have his agreement with state company NNPC extended. His former friends, now rivals, are working their contacts to stop him.

Subscribers only Energy 06.04.2026

Oil facilities at the port of Escravos in the Niger Delta, Nigeria, in 2022.

UN considers reform of its West African office

The United Nations' special envoy for West Africa has launched a wide-ranging strategic review of UNOWAS, against a backdrop of regional realignment and tensions with the Alliance of Sahel States.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.03.2026

Bola Tinubu due in Nairobi and Kigali

The head of state is expected to participate in the Africa Forward summit, organised by France and held on 11 and 12 May in the Kenyan capital.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.03.2026

Abuja secures participation of Warsaw and Stockholm in Lagos ports renovation

The economic capital's strategic maritime infrastructure project was the highlight of President Tinubu's state visit to London and also marks the rapprochement with Poland and Sweden. These two countries will participate in financing the works led by businessman Gilbert Chagoury.

Subscribers only Business 24.03.2026

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John Dramani Mahama's plan to revive security talks with Sahel juntas

Seeking to establish itself as one of the key mediators between the Sahelian military juntas and West African capitals, the Ghanaian presidency has proposed a new security cooperation framework to the countries in the region.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 20.03.2026

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in Addis Ababa on 15 February 2026.

Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu bets on Kigali for the continental expansion of his investment bank

The banker behind United Capital has established a new entity within Rwanda's international financial centre, from which he intends to offer services and advisory work across the continent.

Subscribers only Finance 19.03.2026

Tony Elumelu, owner of United Capital, in Washington on 15 October 2025.

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Nigeria

Trade minister sets foundation for new deal with Paris

NNPC's sale of oil blocks takes unexpected turn

After Nairobi, Macron prepares final major African tour

Details of Accra's proposed new security architecture

Tinubu meets creditors in Paris as he eyes second term

Tinubu ministers step up electoral ambitions

French firm Sofema to supply army with Thales rockets

Paris's Quai Branly museum ploughs diplomatic furrow from Lagos to Abidjan

Air Force still struggling to fund Leonardo aircraft deal

Spotlight
How Paris supports Abuja and Cotonou in fight against jihadist groups

EU finally delivers speedboats to coastal nations under maritime security programme

EU preparing to offer €10m military aid to Abuja

Chappal Energies faces collapse after Equinor acquisition

Abuja to regulate private security firms

Tinubu's low-key meeting with Macron's chief of staff

TotalEnergies set to announce final investment decision on Ima gas field

ECOWAS reduces budget for standby force

French retailer Carrefour goes on the offensive in the Nigerian market

Junior Petralon mobilises support to protect its Dawes Island concession

Spotlight
Oil delta moguls battle it out

UN considers reform of its West African office

Bola Tinubu due in Nairobi and Kigali

Abuja secures participation of Warsaw and Stockholm in Lagos ports renovation

Spotlight
John Dramani Mahama's plan to revive security talks with Sahel juntas

Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu bets on Kigali for the continental expansion of his investment bank

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Nigeria

Trade minister sets foundation for new deal with Paris

NNPC's sale of oil blocks takes unexpected turn

After Nairobi, Macron prepares final major African tour

Details of Accra's proposed new security architecture

Tinubu meets creditors in Paris as he eyes second term

Tinubu ministers step up electoral ambitions

French firm Sofema to supply army with Thales rockets

Paris's Quai Branly museum ploughs diplomatic furrow from Lagos to Abidjan

Air Force still struggling to fund Leonardo aircraft deal

Spotlight How Paris supports Abuja and Cotonou in fight against jihadist groups

EU finally delivers speedboats to coastal nations under maritime security programme

EU preparing to offer €10m military aid to Abuja

Chappal Energies faces collapse after Equinor acquisition

Abuja to regulate private security firms

Tinubu's low-key meeting with Macron's chief of staff

TotalEnergies set to announce final investment decision on Ima gas field

ECOWAS reduces budget for standby force

French retailer Carrefour goes on the offensive in the Nigerian market

Junior Petralon mobilises support to protect its Dawes Island concession

Spotlight Oil delta moguls battle it out

UN considers reform of its West African office

Bola Tinubu due in Nairobi and Kigali

Abuja secures participation of Warsaw and Stockholm in Lagos ports renovation

Spotlight John Dramani Mahama's plan to revive security talks with Sahel juntas

Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu bets on Kigali for the continental expansion of his investment bank

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How Paris supports Abuja and Cotonou in fight against jihadist groups

Spotlight
Oil delta moguls battle it out

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John Dramani Mahama's plan to revive security talks with Sahel juntas