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French firms court defence minister

French companies working in the defence sector approached Mohammed Badaru Abubakar when he came to Paris in November as part of the Nigerian delegation accompanying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Subscribers only Defence 14.01.2025

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Competition heats up over African Grammy Awards

Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu aka Burna Boy at Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey, 10 June 2023. © Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via AFP

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 06.01.2025

Henry Dele Alake, Nigeria's solid minerals development minister, Abuja, 18 July 2024. © Nigerian Presidency/Anadolu via AFP

Mines Minister Henry Dele Alake hampered by budgetary constraints

Despite being on very good terms with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Henry Dele Alake has only limited means at his disposal at the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.

Subscribers only Mining, Politics 06.01.2025

Former Nigerian President Sani Abacha in Abuja, 30 August 1997. © Issouf Sanogo/AFP

Abuja and Paris wait for Washington to repatriate Sani Abacha funds

France and Nigeria are progressing well towards an agreement on the repatriation of funds embezzled by the late Nigerian military ruler. The case is now being examined by the US Department of Justice.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.12.2024

Nigerian carbon credits leader banks on oil sector

Gas flaring near Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 2009. © Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP

Free access Finance, Energy 19.12.2024

Proforce sells first Hulk armoured vehicles to Nigerian Army

Nigerian manufacturer Proforce Defence recently won a contract with the Nigerian Army to sell it a batch of five Hulk armoured vehicles, the latest model in its range.

Subscribers only Defence 19.12.2024

NNPC set to finalise new $2bn oil-backed loan

For the second time this year, Nigeria's national oil company has turned to the oil trading houses to help it find fresh funds. Following the criticism generated by the first operation, however, it has been more discreet about the new one.

Subscribers only Energy 18.12.2024

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West African leaders meet to address financial turmoil

West African Economic and Monetary Union heads of state are due to meet on 14 December to discuss the financial woes of the French-speaking economic organisation, which is burdened by a dearth of foreign currency, difficulties in borrowing on the markets and major unpaid debts.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 13.12.2024

The Ivorian leader and current WAEMU president Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan on 5 December 2022.

Mele Kyari set to remain at helm of oil giant NNPC

The CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp looks set to remain in his post for the coming months after all. Despite pressure and rumours, this survivor of the previous administration still enjoys the support of the president.

Subscribers only Energy 13.12.2024

CEO of Nigerian National Petroleum Corp, Mele Kyari, in Houston, Texas, on 19 March 2024.

Abuja seeks mediation role in Sudan

President Bola Tinubu is looking to carve out a role for Nigeria as a mediator in the Sudan peace process. Abuja, which has not been involved in previous efforts to resolve the bloody conflict, is now seeking to rally international support towards this goal.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.12.2024

Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Paris on 28 November 2024.

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Borno governor Babagana Zulum's crack team

The powerful governor of the north-eastern state of Borno, which is plagued by security issues, has surrounded himself with a dynamic team to help him in his dealings with financial backers. It's a team that could serve him well in his bid for national office.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 06.12.2024

Babagana Umara Zulum, the governor of Borno State, in Maiduguri in February 2020.

Oriental Energy finally gets its floating unit for Okwok field

Nigerian tycoon Muhammadu Indimi will unveil his new floating oil and gas production, storage and offloading unit in Dubai on 14 December.

Subscribers only Energy 06.12.2024

Abuja and Pretoria trade diplomatic favours

In Cape Town, the Nigerian minister of state for foreign affairs has received South Africa's support for her candidate for the post of political affairs commissioner at the African Union. In return, the rainbow nation has asked Nigeria for help to obtain the presidency of the AfDB.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.12.2024

The headquarters of the African Union (left) in Addis Ababa and of the African Development Bank in Abidjan.

Abuja and London plan new talks to tackle irregular migration

The Nigerian Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, could welcome his UK counterpart, Yvette Cooper, in the coming weeks.

Subscribers only Defence 03.12.2024

Macron envoy to present French military cuts in Africa to European partners

Jean-Marie Bockel submitted a report to the French president on 25 November.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 28.11.2024

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ECOWAS set to formalise departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

The heads of state of the West African regional organisation will meet next month in Abuja. The main issue at their summit will be the ratification of the withdrawal from ECOWAS of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, which are all now run by military juntas.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.11.2024

ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray in Abuja, on 24 February 2024.

Marriages open up governorship election campaign in Kano State

The two front-runners for the post of governor in the northern Nigerian state are starting to muster their forces and form new alliances. They have no qualms about using their children's marriages to this end.

Subscribers only Politics 27.11.2024

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, emir of Kano, in northern Nigeria, during the Durbar festival, on 2 September 2017.

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Tullow Oil management under pressure to find new sources of growth

The British junior's shareholders want the firm to act soon on finding a more dynamic stock market, making new acquisitions and rapidly developing Kenyan reserves.

Subscribers only Energy 26.11.2024

Rahul Dhir, Tullow Oil CEO, at Africa Oil Week in Cape Town, South Africa, 4 October 2022.

Rabat's drive keeps African Atlantic Gas Pipeline project rolling forward

The Economic Community of West African States plans to sign a cooperation deal for the construction of the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline next month, but their optimism belies the challenges facing the project in the oil-producing Niger Delta region.

Free access Energy 25.11.2024

Ecowas leaders in Abuja, on 7 July 2024.

Cocoa industry relieved at delay in EU anti-deforestation regulation

The Nigerian cocoa market, which is made up of small-scale producers and is largely deregulated, fears the impact of the European legislation on its exports. The industry is trying to rally support for its cause.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders 22.11.2024

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Africa Energy Bank hampered at the starting blocks

African governments have been slow in releasing the funds promised for the future African hydrocarbon bank. The project, led by Nigeria's Omar Farouk Ibrahim, is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2025, but only a portion of the financing it needs has been raised.

Subscribers only Energy 19.11.2024

Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers' Organization, in Cairo, on 14 February 2022.

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French firms court defence minister

Spotlight
Competition heats up over African Grammy Awards

Mines Minister Henry Dele Alake hampered by budgetary constraints

Abuja and Paris wait for Washington to repatriate Sani Abacha funds

Nigerian carbon credits leader banks on oil sector

Proforce sells first Hulk armoured vehicles to Nigerian Army

NNPC set to finalise new $2bn oil-backed loan

Spotlight
West African leaders meet to address financial turmoil

Mele Kyari set to remain at helm of oil giant NNPC

Abuja seeks mediation role in Sudan

Inner Circle
Borno governor Babagana Zulum's crack team

Oriental Energy finally gets its floating unit for Okwok field

Abuja and Pretoria trade diplomatic favours

Abuja and London plan new talks to tackle irregular migration

Macron envoy to present French military cuts in Africa to European partners

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ECOWAS set to formalise departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

Marriages open up governorship election campaign in Kano State

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Tullow Oil management under pressure to find new sources of growth

Rabat's drive keeps African Atlantic Gas Pipeline project rolling forward

Cocoa industry relieved at delay in EU anti-deforestation regulation

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Africa Energy Bank hampered at the starting blocks

Nigerian junior Green Energy close to completing new Rivers oil terminal

Africa Energy Bank calls on services of consultancy firms PwC and BrandComms

Why President Tinubu appointed a new army chief

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné expected in Abuja and Maputo

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Nigeria

French firms court defence minister

Spotlight Competition heats up over African Grammy Awards

Mines Minister Henry Dele Alake hampered by budgetary constraints

Abuja and Paris wait for Washington to repatriate Sani Abacha funds

Nigerian carbon credits leader banks on oil sector

Proforce sells first Hulk armoured vehicles to Nigerian Army

NNPC set to finalise new $2bn oil-backed loan

Spotlight West African leaders meet to address financial turmoil

Mele Kyari set to remain at helm of oil giant NNPC

Abuja seeks mediation role in Sudan

Inner Circle Borno governor Babagana Zulum's crack team

Oriental Energy finally gets its floating unit for Okwok field

Abuja and Pretoria trade diplomatic favours

Abuja and London plan new talks to tackle irregular migration

Macron envoy to present French military cuts in Africa to European partners

Spotlight ECOWAS set to formalise departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

Marriages open up governorship election campaign in Kano State

Spotlight Tullow Oil management under pressure to find new sources of growth

Rabat's drive keeps African Atlantic Gas Pipeline project rolling forward

Cocoa industry relieved at delay in EU anti-deforestation regulation

Spotlight Africa Energy Bank hampered at the starting blocks

Nigerian junior Green Energy close to completing new Rivers oil terminal

Africa Energy Bank calls on services of consultancy firms PwC and BrandComms

Why President Tinubu appointed a new army chief

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné expected in Abuja and Maputo

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Spotlight
Competition heats up over African Grammy Awards

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West African leaders meet to address financial turmoil

Inner Circle
Borno governor Babagana Zulum's crack team

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ECOWAS set to formalise departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger

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Tullow Oil management under pressure to find new sources of growth

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Africa Energy Bank hampered at the starting blocks