Faced with Aliko Dangote's wishful thinking and proposals for reform of the oil sector, the majors are trying to bring all their influence to bear. What with threats and secret meetings, they hope to bend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's will.
The former head of state is no longer hiding his ambition to return to power. He is working on a strategy for the presidential elections planned for 2029 and is trying to reorganise his party along with a few figures who, for the most part, served in his administration.