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Grammys academy to kick off Africa tour in Abuja

Nigeria initially snubbed the prestigious music awards' organising body but has finally joined its future African branch. The official launch is due to take place in the Nigerian capital in June.

Subscribers only Business 07.05.2024

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NNPC boss Mele Kyari's foreign legion

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation CEO Mele Kyari in Abuja, 7 August 2019. © Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters

Subscribers only Energy 03.05.2024

ExxonMobil close to concluding asset sale to Seplat

Seplat has still not received final approval from the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission for its $1.3bn deal with US group ExxonMobil.

Subscribers only Energy 03.05.2024

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QatarEnergy not drawn to Nigeria despite Tinubu visit

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at a World Economic Forum meeting in Riyadh on 28 April 2024. © Fayez Nureldine/AFP

Subscribers only Energy 02.05.2024

Regional anti-terrorism centre announcement mired in confusion

The Nigerian president's plan to set up a regional anti-terrorism cell came as a surprise. Although not discussed during a high-level African counter-terrorism meeting he organised in Abuja in late April, it was announced in the event's final communiqué

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 01.05.2024

ENI sale of NAOC to Oando imminent

After concluding a months-long assessment, the Nigerian upstream regulator is expected to authorise the transaction in the coming days. The acquisition means the company led by President Tinubu's nephew will nearly double its oil reserves.

Subscribers only Energy 29.04.2024

Tinubu family and billionaire Gilbert Chagoury cement ties

The president's son Seyi Tinubu was recently appointed director of a subsidiary of Chagoury Group, marking another step in the return to favour of its Lebanese-Nigerian owner.

Subscribers only Business 25.04.2024

Seven-strong ministerial delegation accompanying Tinubu to Netherlands

The Nigerian Head of State is making a trip of several days to the Netherlands at the invitation of the Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte. He will be accompanied by a delegation of seven ministers.

Subscribers only Politics 24.04.2024

French ambassadors to meet in Cotonou

The 10 or so French ambassadors posted in ECOWAS capitals will gather in Cotonou, Benin for their traditional annual conference on 25-26 April.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 22.04.2024

EU reroutes aid for displaced persons following Borno governor's demands

In a bid to increase his influence, Babagana Zulum is imposing numerous conditions on a humanitarian aid programme in his home state. The European Union is now looking to provide support elsewhere in the country.

Subscribers only Politics 19.04.2024

The Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum in Maiduguri on 3 May 2022.

EU helps Africa Nature Investors NGO fight illegal wildlife trade

The European Union will provide financial aid to NGO Africa Nature Investors to help fight illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species in Nigeria.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.04.2024

Road map for launch of new anti-kidnapping unit

Though kidnapping is on the rise, General Adamu Laka's 26 March appointment as the new head of the Nigerian Counter Terrorism Center will postpone the establishment of a new anti-kidnapping cell.

Subscribers only Defence 08.04.2024

Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Mali hire same US lobbyist

A US lobbying firm is to start working for Nigeria and Ivory Coast, which enjoy good relations with the US, but also for Mali, which has drawn closer to Russia.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 03.04.2024

Tinubu's plan to boost electricity production

Backed by the German state and Siemens, FGN Power Co has become a key tool in developing the country's electricity infrastructure and in helping the Nigerian president to make the sector more attractive for private investors.

Subscribers only Energy 29.03.2024

Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu and German chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on 20 November 2023.

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Tanker seizure by Delta law enforcer Tompolo creates waves in Abuja

The interception of a tanker full of stolen oil, thought to belong to a number of Nigerian public figures, has put the spotlight on Government Ekpemupolo, aka "Tompolo". Once the leader of a Delta rebel movement, he now works for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp.

Subscribers only Energy 25.03.2024

Government Ekpemupolo in Abuja on 9 October 2009.

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Nigeria

Grammys academy to kick off Africa tour in Abuja

Inner Circle
NNPC boss Mele Kyari's foreign legion

ExxonMobil close to concluding asset sale to Seplat

Spotlight
QatarEnergy not drawn to Nigeria despite Tinubu visit

Regional anti-terrorism centre announcement mired in confusion

ENI sale of NAOC to Oando imminent

Tinubu family and billionaire Gilbert Chagoury cement ties

Seven-strong ministerial delegation accompanying Tinubu to Netherlands

French ambassadors to meet in Cotonou

EU reroutes aid for displaced persons following Borno governor's demands

EU helps Africa Nature Investors NGO fight illegal wildlife trade

Road map for launch of new anti-kidnapping unit

Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Mali hire same US lobbyist

Tinubu's plan to boost electricity production

Spotlight
Tanker seizure by Delta law enforcer Tompolo creates waves in Abuja

Under-performing ministers face the chop

ECOWAS seeks funds for 'anti-terrorist' force

Interpol explores new form of police cooperation in West Africa

ExxonMobil mulls floating unit for Owowo offshore

Sandesara brothers' Sterling Oil boosts holdings in Nigerian onshore

Netherlands and Nigeria move to fight human trafficking

Defence Minister Mohammed Abubakar consults far and wide with industry suppliers

Tinubu pressured to scrap 'exploitative' new tax on foreign workers

Abuja agrees to Russian potash swap

Interior minister makes fresh attempt to revive domestic passport production plans

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Grammys academy to kick off Africa tour in Abuja

Inner Circle NNPC boss Mele Kyari's foreign legion

ExxonMobil close to concluding asset sale to Seplat

Spotlight QatarEnergy not drawn to Nigeria despite Tinubu visit

Regional anti-terrorism centre announcement mired in confusion

ENI sale of NAOC to Oando imminent

Tinubu family and billionaire Gilbert Chagoury cement ties

Seven-strong ministerial delegation accompanying Tinubu to Netherlands

French ambassadors to meet in Cotonou

EU reroutes aid for displaced persons following Borno governor's demands

EU helps Africa Nature Investors NGO fight illegal wildlife trade

Road map for launch of new anti-kidnapping unit

Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Mali hire same US lobbyist

Tinubu's plan to boost electricity production

Spotlight Tanker seizure by Delta law enforcer Tompolo creates waves in Abuja

Under-performing ministers face the chop

ECOWAS seeks funds for 'anti-terrorist' force

Interpol explores new form of police cooperation in West Africa

ExxonMobil mulls floating unit for Owowo offshore

Sandesara brothers' Sterling Oil boosts holdings in Nigerian onshore

Netherlands and Nigeria move to fight human trafficking

Defence Minister Mohammed Abubakar consults far and wide with industry suppliers

Tinubu pressured to scrap 'exploitative' new tax on foreign workers

Abuja agrees to Russian potash swap

Interior minister makes fresh attempt to revive domestic passport production plans

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NNPC boss Mele Kyari's foreign legion

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Tanker seizure by Delta law enforcer Tompolo creates waves in Abuja