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Tinubu scrambles to calm tensions after Trump threatens military action in Nigeria

To ease tensions with the United States, the president is counting on minimal communication and a handful of trusted allies in Washington.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.11.2025

The self-proclaimed winner of the Cameroonian presidential election, Issa Tchiroma Bakary in Yaoundé, 25 August 2025. © Daniel Beloumou Olomo/AFP

Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary retreats to Nigeria

Since late October, the self-proclaimed winner of the presidential election and opponent of Paul Biya has been staying in Adamawa State, on the Cameroonian border. Nigerian intelligence services are keeping track of him, pending a possible extradition request.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 04.11.2025

Brussels sets up summit on fight against migrant smuggling

The European Commission is working on organising an event dedicated to the fight against migrant smuggling that could be held in early December in Brussels.

Subscribers only Defence 30.10.2025

The NNPC's new management is readying its first block sale

After suspending all oil block disposals handled under the previous management, Bashir Bayo Ojulari is about to restart the process. Around a dozen blocks have already been put up for sale.

Subscribers only Energy 29.10.2025

In search of funds, national oil company eyes Riyadh

The Nigerian state oil company is in the midst of a new refinancing campaign. It has been scrambling for funds in recent months, particularly with institutions based in Saudi Arabia.

Subscribers only Energy 23.10.2025

Rabat asks the AES to its conference on terrorism

Moroccan diplomats are organising the Conference on African Victims of Terrorism on 2 and 3 December, and Morocco is particularly keen to involve the Sahelian countries in the event.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.10.2025

Despite Abuja's eagerness, Brazilian giant Petrobras remains undecided about return

Announced with great fanfare by the Nigerian president, the arrival of the South American oil company is still uncertain. Discussions with NNPC have only just begun.

Subscribers only Energy 17.10.2025

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (left) and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasilia, on 25 August 2025.

Abuja delegation expected in Paris for removal from FATF ‘grey list'

The Minister of the Interior and his counterpart at the Ministry of Justice will travel to Paris on 20 October to mark their country's removal from the FATF's "grey list," which includes countries subject to increased surveillance, particularly in the fight against money laundering.

Subscribers only Defence, Finance 16.10.2025

Lobbying by Biafran independence activists behind Ted Cruz's genocide accusations

Accusations from American Republicans against the Nigerian government relating to the genocide of Christians have increased in recent days. Behind the scenes, a lobbying firm is promoting this narrative.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.10.2025

NNPC embarks on charm offensive to recruit oil subcontractors

In mid-September, several members of Nigerian National Petroleum Co's senior management went to London to meet with oil services companies. The aim is to attract them to Nigeria and bring down prices.

Subscribers only Energy 10.10.2025

Omar Farouk Ibrahim's final mission at the helm of APPO

The Nigerian, secretary general of the African petroleum organisation, is hard at work in the final months of his mandate. He hopes to finally inaugurate the Africa Energy Bank project before his departure in January.

Subscribers only Energy 09.10.2025

Lagos Governor seeks to put his farming policy in place

A few months ago, the governor of the megalopolis, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced a new agricultural programme to guarantee the city's food security. He is now trying to set up partnerships with trading and distribution giants in the sector.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders, Business 03.10.2025

A minibus carrying goods purchased at the Mile 12 Market in Lagos, Nigeria, June 2025.

Vice President Kashim Shettima cancels Berlin trip

After representing Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the UN in New York, the Nigerian vice president flew to Germany where he was meant to have talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.09.2025

The background to Lagos' upcoming $144m debt issue

Nigeria's economic capital is preparing for an imminent fundraising drive on the markets. Some 20 financial institutions are working to attract new investors.

Subscribers only Finance 29.09.2025

Orabank's recapitalisation rejected by the BCEAO

The West African Development Bank's Orabank rescue plan has been rejected by the Central Bank of West African States, which is refusing to let the BOAD finance the group's recovery.

Subscribers only Finance 29.09.2025

Abuja seeks to replace head of Nigerian Air Force

The Nigerian Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, is expected to step down in coming months. Since his appointment, his tenure has been marked by financing difficulties that have hampered the modernisation of the Air Force.

Subscribers only Defence 25.09.2025

Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, Chief of the Air Staff of Nigeria, in Lagos, Nigeria, 23 May 2025.

With the Chappal Energies deal blocked, TotalEnergies is trapped in SPDC

The French major is struggling to sell its stake in Shell's former Nigerian onshore subsidiary. The sale is taking so long that it could poison relations between those responsible for the transaction at the oil company's headquarters.

Subscribers only Energy 18.09.2025

At the TotalEnergies Akpo oil field, off the coast of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Chagoury clan keen on Kaduna main lithium deposit

The Nigerian mining permits held by British company Jupiter Lithium have caught the eye of Atlantic Mining Techniques boss Colin Ikin. Atlantic is also owned by several allies of the influential Lebanese-Nigerian siblings Gilbert and Ronald Chagoury.

Subscribers only Mining 15.09.2025

Sample of minerals presented on the Jupiter Project site in December 2024.

TotalEnergies' new deal may be subject to appeal

Announced with great fanfare, the acquisition of two new exploration licences by the French oil major, in partnership with Sapetro, remains subject to a possible appeal of a decision made in June 2025. The former owner of the blocks in question is contesting the sale.

Subscribers only Energy 09.09.2025

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

The former chair of the AU Commission has been in talks for several weeks with the investment fund run by brothers Cyrille and Alain Nkontchou.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 05.09.2025

Former African Union Commission chairman Moussa Faki in Addis Ababa, 16 February 2025.

The bishop of Sokoto, an influential voice advocating for Nigerian Catholics

At the head of one of Nigeria's smallest dioceses, Bishop Matthew Kukah knows how to wield his influence. The founder of a think tank, the religious leader has multiplied initiatives in favour of Catholics with the Nigerian president and international partners.

Subscribers only Politics 29.08.2025

Culture minister approaches Paris for national museum project

Nigerian Culture Minister Hannah Musawa has sought partnerships with her French counterpart Rachida Dati and the Paris-based Louvre Museum in hopes of speeding up her museum projects.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.08.2025

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From Lomé to Abidjan, new boss breathing life into French foreign intelligence service

At the head of the foreign intelligence service for a little under two years, Nicolas Lerner is trying to develop new contacts in West Africa. In a region undergoing great change, he is relying in particular on his good relations with Lomé and Rabat.

Subscribers only Defence 22.08.2025

Nicolas Lerner, Director of the DGSE, at the Élysée Palace in Paris, April 2024.

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Bola Tinubu continues to weigh up options for his Lagos governorship candidate

There is still a long way to go before the 2027 general elections, when several governorships will be up for grabs. A few names are already in the running for that of Lagos State, one of the president's strongholds, and it's the head of state himself who'll decide.

Subscribers only Politics 20.08.2025

The opposition favourite, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, during the 2023 gubernatorial election in Lagos.

Aliko Dangote turns to courts to force oil majors to supply his refinery

Forced to source crude oil from abroad to supply his refinery, the Nigerian tycoon is preparing a complaint against the sector's regulatory agency. He hopes that the NUPRC will act to force the oil majors to sell him their oil first.

Subscribers only Energy 01.08.2025

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Nigeria

Tinubu scrambles to calm tensions after Trump threatens military action in Nigeria

Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary retreats to Nigeria

Brussels sets up summit on fight against migrant smuggling

The NNPC's new management is readying its first block sale

In search of funds, national oil company eyes Riyadh

Rabat asks the AES to its conference on terrorism

Despite Abuja's eagerness, Brazilian giant Petrobras remains undecided about return

Abuja delegation expected in Paris for removal from FATF ‘grey list'

Lobbying by Biafran independence activists behind Ted Cruz's genocide accusations

NNPC embarks on charm offensive to recruit oil subcontractors

Omar Farouk Ibrahim's final mission at the helm of APPO

Lagos Governor seeks to put his farming policy in place

Vice President Kashim Shettima cancels Berlin trip

The background to Lagos' upcoming $144m debt issue

Orabank's recapitalisation rejected by the BCEAO

Abuja seeks to replace head of Nigerian Air Force

With the Chappal Energies deal blocked, TotalEnergies is trapped in SPDC

Chagoury clan keen on Kaduna main lithium deposit

TotalEnergies' new deal may be subject to appeal

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

The bishop of Sokoto, an influential voice advocating for Nigerian Catholics

Culture minister approaches Paris for national museum project

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From Lomé to Abidjan, new boss breathing life into French foreign intelligence service

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Bola Tinubu continues to weigh up options for his Lagos governorship candidate

Aliko Dangote turns to courts to force oil majors to supply his refinery

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Nigeria

Tinubu scrambles to calm tensions after Trump threatens military action in Nigeria

Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary retreats to Nigeria

Brussels sets up summit on fight against migrant smuggling

The NNPC's new management is readying its first block sale

In search of funds, national oil company eyes Riyadh

Rabat asks the AES to its conference on terrorism

Despite Abuja's eagerness, Brazilian giant Petrobras remains undecided about return

Abuja delegation expected in Paris for removal from FATF ‘grey list'

Lobbying by Biafran independence activists behind Ted Cruz's genocide accusations

NNPC embarks on charm offensive to recruit oil subcontractors

Omar Farouk Ibrahim's final mission at the helm of APPO

Lagos Governor seeks to put his farming policy in place

Vice President Kashim Shettima cancels Berlin trip

The background to Lagos' upcoming $144m debt issue

Orabank's recapitalisation rejected by the BCEAO

Abuja seeks to replace head of Nigerian Air Force

With the Chappal Energies deal blocked, TotalEnergies is trapped in SPDC

Chagoury clan keen on Kaduna main lithium deposit

TotalEnergies' new deal may be subject to appeal

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

The bishop of Sokoto, an influential voice advocating for Nigerian Catholics

Culture minister approaches Paris for national museum project

Spotlight From Lomé to Abidjan, new boss breathing life into French foreign intelligence service

Spotlight Bola Tinubu continues to weigh up options for his Lagos governorship candidate

Aliko Dangote turns to courts to force oil majors to supply his refinery

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From Lomé to Abidjan, new boss breathing life into French foreign intelligence service

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Bola Tinubu continues to weigh up options for his Lagos governorship candidate