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Nigeria
Wale Edun favourite to head Central Bank of Nigeria

Although Nigerian President Bola Tinubu cannot yet name Adebayo Olawale Edun governor of the central bank as the current holder of the post is under arrest, his anointed adviser already appears to be unofficially in the driving seat.

Nigeria
Kano bigwig Rabiu Kwankwaso vies for seat in Tinubu government

Kano senator Rabiu Kwankwaso wants the job of minister of the Federal Capital Territory in Nigerian president Ahmed Bola Tinubu's new government. In exchange, he is offering to join his New Nigerian People's Party with Tinubu's APC coalition.

Nigeria
Kaduna governor's favourite leads race to become parliament speaker

Recent weeks have seen several candidates lobby hard in their efforts to win a June vote for the next speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives. One name stands out: Abbas Tajudeen, who enjoys the support of the powerful governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai.

Nigeria
From banker to governor: Who helped Dauda Lawal take Zamfara?

On 29 May, Dauda Lawal will become the first governor of Zamfara State elected under the banner of the opposition People's Democratic Party. Announced as a surprise rival to incumbent Bello Matawalle, the ex-banker owes his victory in no small part to his myriad good connections.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Senegal, Gabon, Burundi

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

NigeriaAsuquo Ekpenyong, the young, well-connected Cross River senator

SenegalAlbert Diatta, Dakar's low-profile private security expert

GabonDina Koussou, Libreville's new communications specialist

BurundiAppolinaire Nishirimbere takes on the private sector

Nigeria
Ex-MEND leader Tompolo struggles to curtail oil theft

Efforts to prevent oil theft in the Niger Delta are exasperating the illegal traders, who have been funnelling money into local politics. In the run-up to the February elections, the ruling party has been forced to reign in its local representative, former MEND member Tompolo.

Nigeria
ExxonMobil desperate to close Seplat deal ahead of presidential election

The US oil and gas giant is in a race against time to get its sale pushed through before Buhari leaves office, fearful of post-election uncertainty. It has sent its upstream director to Nigeria to try and unblock the situation.

Nigeria
Defence giants Leonardo and PolyTech top Nigeria pre-election spending

Defence groups have been making the most of the Buhari administration's splurge on arms ahead of Nigeria's presidential election. Italy's Leonardo has sealed a €1bn deal for its M-346 light attack aircraft, while China's Poly Technologies has also secured a new contract.

Nigeria
Presidential hopeful Kwankwaso lobbies in Paris and Washington

Former Kano governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a candidate in next year's presidential election in Nigeria, visited Paris at the end of November before flying to Washington.