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VP Shettima heads to New Delhi for BRICS summit

Currently on a private visit to Paris, and possibly due to head to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, President Bola Tinubu will not take part in the BRICS summit scheduled for 12-13 September in the Indian capital.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.09.2026

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After a security partnership, Washington and Abuja move closer on mining

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and his US counterpart Donald Trump.© Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool/Reuters ; Annabelle Gordon/Pool via CNP/Reuters

Subscribers only Mining, Diplomacy 10.09.2026

Presidency defers sale of NNPC oil blocks

Postponed several times, the oil asset disposal programme has been on hold since June. Behind the scenes, it has been the subject of intense political negotiations in the run-up to the 2027 presidential election.

Subscribers only Energy 09.09.2026

Bola Tinubu due in Paris for talks with Emmanuel Macron

The Nigerian president, who has just been on a personal visit to London, will soon be travelling to Paris.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.09.2026

European commissioner for agriculture expected in Lagos for cocoa conference

Christophe Hansen, from Luxembourg, was invited by the Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa to take part in the Africa Cocoa and Coffee Conference, held in Nigeria’s economic capital on 7 and 8 October.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders 03.09.2026

Washington quietly reshapes its anti-drug strategy

Four tonnes of cocaine seized by the Liberian police near Roberts International Airport in Liberia, on 21 July 2026.© Liberia National Police/Handout via Reuters

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 31.08.2026

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Romuald Wadagni aims to bring fresh momentum to deadlocked WAEMU

The new Beninese president is seeking to find a solution to the impasse hampering the regional organisation. To do so, he wants to organise a heads of state summit, an event that has been postponed for several years due to persistent tensions among member countries.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 24.08.2026

President of Benin Romuald Wadagni in Cotonou, on 24 May 2026.

To avoid bankruptcy, Chappal Energies secures path for capital injection

The Nigerian oil and gas junior company, led by Michael Humphries, is going through a difficult summer. Its survival is threatened by the financing capacity of its creditors, as well as the actions of its founder and former chief executive, who has been in prison in Lagos since May 2026.

Subscribers only Energy 21.08.2026

Military delegation visited Belgium to source drones

A delegation of officers from the Nigerian Armed Forces visited Belgium in mid-June to attend demonstrations of products supplied by Drone Enterprise.

Subscribers only Defence 21.08.2026

Amid claims of wrongdoing, Nigerian courts delay ruling in OML 18 block dispute

A new legal development in the case between the Nigerian junior oil company Midwestern and San Leon Energy has pushed back the courts' decision, with new hearings to begin in the coming weeks.

Subscribers only Energy 20.08.2026

New law firm takes on Abuja arbitration cases before the ICSID

Keen to bring two proceedings with the World Bank's dispute settlement body to a close, the Nigerian government has just retained the services of a US legal practice.

Subscribers only Business 30.07.2026

Businessman Tony Elumelu's bank on verge of securing French licence

More than a year and a half after signing an agreement to open a Paris branch, Nigerian bank UBA is expected to receive authorisation from French officials in the coming weeks.

Subscribers only Finance 27.07.2026

Tony Elumelu, chairman of the United Bank for Africa, in Washington, 15 October 2025.

Paris again seeks help of billionaire Mike Adenuga to back its cultural diplomacy

As President Emmanuel Macron is due to lay the foundation stone for the future Institut Français in Abuja during his forthcoming visit to West Africa, his team is negotiating the financing of its construction with one of the continent's wealthiest figures.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.07.2026

French defence procurement agency offers Abuja its expertise

Paris's Ministry of the Armed Forces' specialist staff are working to finalise a list of military equipment that may be of interest to the Nigerian army.

Subscribers only Defence 21.07.2026

Abuja steps up push to revive military co-operation in the Lake Chad basin

In recent weeks, there have been an increasing number of initiatives to breathe new life into the Multinational Joint Task Force against jihadist insurgency in the region. This mission has been entrusted to a close ally of Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria's national security adviser.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 17.07.2026

A village near Bol, in Lac province, Chad, on 27 June 2025.

Doug Burgum to scout critical mineral opportunities on planned West Africa trip

The powerful US interior secretary, a former North Dakota governor who has taken a leading role on energy and critical minerals, is considering a trip to the continent in the coming months.

Subscribers only Mining 16.07.2026

US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum in Washington, on 30 June 2026.

Norwegian junior PetroNor lines up exit from Aje field as Congo probe casts shadow

PetroNor, which is aiming to divest its Nigerian assets as quickly as possible, hopes that legal proceedings involving one of its subsidiaries in Congo will not derail the process.

Subscribers only Energy 15.07.2026

Julius Maada Bio set for another year at the helm of ECOWAS

Despite a record at the regional organisation that has drawn widespread criticism, Sierra Leone's president is expected to be reappointed for a further year when ECOWAS holds its summit in Freetown on 19 July, in the absence of any alternative candidate.

Free access Diplomacy 14.07.2026

Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone and ECOWAS, in Abuja, Nigeria, on 14 December 2025.

Israel Aerospace Industries aims to sell satellites to the army

Backed by its ambassador in Abuja, the Israeli state-run defence conglomerate is hoping to sell military observation systems.

Subscribers only Defence 14.07.2026

Abuja makes mad dash to arm Air Force

Nigerian officials are reaching out to defence groups to acquire large amounts of bombs, rockets and smaller-calibre projectiles for the fight against armed jihadist groups in the north of the country.

Subscribers only Defence 10.07.2026

Trump administration offers Abuja new migration deal

After being turned down a first time in 2025, the United States has come back with another proposal designed to speed up deportations to Nigeria.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.07.2026

Trio of traders turns to courts to maintain fuel imports

With businessman Aliko Dangote seeking to get the purchase of refined products abroad banned, three of the country's leading importers are taking legal action in hopes of compelling regulators to issue new licences.

Subscribers only Energy 08.07.2026

Cyber Africa Forum returns to Cotonou for 2026 edition

The sixth edition of the event dedicated to cybersecurity and digital stakeholders in Africa is set to take place at the Sofitel hotel in Cotonou on 16 and 17 November.

Subscribers only Defence 07.07.2026

Low-key Lebanese businessman seeks to become face of Turkish arms makers

Osman Chennar is trying to establish himself as the leading representative of Turkish arms manufacturers in Nigeria. To win contracts and develop local military production, he is relying on a team of retired Nigerian army generals.

Subscribers only Defence 06.07.2026

Trump's new Africa Bureau head expected in Abuja

Having officially taken up his post at the start of June, the US assistant secretary of state for African affairs will travel to Nigeria for his first official visit to the continent. The choice of destination follows a significant strengthening of security ties between the two countries.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.07.2026

Frank Garcia, US assistant secretary of state for African affairs, in June 2026.

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VP Shettima heads to New Delhi for BRICS summit

Spotlight
After a security partnership, Washington and Abuja move closer on mining

Presidency defers sale of NNPC oil blocks

Bola Tinubu due in Paris for talks with Emmanuel Macron

European commissioner for agriculture expected in Lagos for cocoa conference

Washington quietly reshapes its anti-drug strategy

Spotlight
Romuald Wadagni aims to bring fresh momentum to deadlocked WAEMU

To avoid bankruptcy, Chappal Energies secures path for capital injection

Military delegation visited Belgium to source drones

Amid claims of wrongdoing, Nigerian courts delay ruling in OML 18 block dispute

New law firm takes on Abuja arbitration cases before the ICSID

Businessman Tony Elumelu's bank on verge of securing French licence

Paris again seeks help of billionaire Mike Adenuga to back its cultural diplomacy

French defence procurement agency offers Abuja its expertise

Abuja steps up push to revive military co-operation in the Lake Chad basin

Doug Burgum to scout critical mineral opportunities on planned West Africa trip

Norwegian junior PetroNor lines up exit from Aje field as Congo probe casts shadow

Julius Maada Bio set for another year at the helm of ECOWAS

Israel Aerospace Industries aims to sell satellites to the army

Abuja makes mad dash to arm Air Force

Trump administration offers Abuja new migration deal

Trio of traders turns to courts to maintain fuel imports

Cyber Africa Forum returns to Cotonou for 2026 edition

Low-key Lebanese businessman seeks to become face of Turkish arms makers

Trump's new Africa Bureau head expected in Abuja

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VP Shettima heads to New Delhi for BRICS summit

Spotlight After a security partnership, Washington and Abuja move closer on mining

Presidency defers sale of NNPC oil blocks

Bola Tinubu due in Paris for talks with Emmanuel Macron

European commissioner for agriculture expected in Lagos for cocoa conference

Washington quietly reshapes its anti-drug strategy

Spotlight Romuald Wadagni aims to bring fresh momentum to deadlocked WAEMU

To avoid bankruptcy, Chappal Energies secures path for capital injection

Military delegation visited Belgium to source drones

Amid claims of wrongdoing, Nigerian courts delay ruling in OML 18 block dispute

New law firm takes on Abuja arbitration cases before the ICSID

Businessman Tony Elumelu's bank on verge of securing French licence

Paris again seeks help of billionaire Mike Adenuga to back its cultural diplomacy

French defence procurement agency offers Abuja its expertise

Abuja steps up push to revive military co-operation in the Lake Chad basin

Doug Burgum to scout critical mineral opportunities on planned West Africa trip

Norwegian junior PetroNor lines up exit from Aje field as Congo probe casts shadow

Julius Maada Bio set for another year at the helm of ECOWAS

Israel Aerospace Industries aims to sell satellites to the army

Abuja makes mad dash to arm Air Force

Trump administration offers Abuja new migration deal

Trio of traders turns to courts to maintain fuel imports

Cyber Africa Forum returns to Cotonou for 2026 edition

Low-key Lebanese businessman seeks to become face of Turkish arms makers

Trump's new Africa Bureau head expected in Abuja

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After a security partnership, Washington and Abuja move closer on mining

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Romuald Wadagni aims to bring fresh momentum to deadlocked WAEMU