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People’s Democratic Party

Nigeria
Oil minister Timipre Sylva plays the long game

The secretary of state for petroleum resources and former governor of Bayelsa has every intention of remaining influential after the February presidential election and can leverage a significant network in the oil-rich Niger Delta region to make sure he does.

Subscribers only Energy 10.01.2023

The secretary of state for petroleum resources Timipre Sylva in Abu Dhabi on September 2019.

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.

Subscribers only Politics 02.12.2022

Spotlight | Nigeria
Kano State shaping up as key battleground of 2023 presidential election

With the general election approaching, a fierce battle is raging between the traditional parties (the APC and PDP) and the outsider NNPP over the strategic northern state of Kano. The outcome is likely to decide the election at the national level.

Subscribers only Politics 24.11.2022

An All Progressives Congress Party (APC) supporter waves a party flag in Kano, on 25 February 2019.

Ethiopia
Obasanjo's diplomatic feat no one-man show

The African Union's special envoy for the Horn of Africa, Olusegun Obasanjo, has been making the most of the success of the Ethiopian mediation since Novembers's peace agreements. However, it is far from being his own achievement.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 16.11.2022

The commander-in-chief of the Tigray rebel forces General Tadesse Werede Tesfay (L) and the chief of staff of the Ethiopian Armed Forces Field Marshal Berhanu Jula (2nd R), with former Nigeria's President Olusegun Obasanjo (2nd L) and Kenya's former President Uhuru Kenyatta (R) after the signing of an agreement between the government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) in Nairobi, on 12 November 2022.

Spotlight | Nigeria
Lebanese billionaire Chagoury banks on presidential candidate Bola Tinubu

Franco-Lebanese businessman Gilbert Chagoury, who lives in Paris, is banking on Bola Tinubu becoming Nigeria's new president after next year's elections. He is hoping to regain the influence he enjoyed under Sani Abacha, the country's military junta leader in the 1990s.

Subscribers only Politics 25.10.2022

Nigeria
Powerful state oil firm NNPC welcomes a new director

The presidency has appointed a new director at the national oil company, the country's main source of foreign currency. Gabriel Aduda replaces Nasir Sani-Gwarzo as secretary general at the oil ministry.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 24.10.2022

In Focus | Nigeria
The all-powerful Niger Delta leaders at the heart of the country's oil and political crises

Oil theft in Nigeria's Niger Delta region has become rampant. President Muhammadu Buhari is offering multi-million dollar contracts to the powerful leaders of armed local political groups in the hopes of being able to use their influence to the advantage of his party in the 2023 elections.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 19.09.2022

Members of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) armed group, September 2008.

Inner circles | Nigeria
Buhari's NNPC board appointees a boon for Tinubu's presidential bid

The new NNPC board of directors has once again given pride of place to those close to the president, who has made sure to put together a team that will please his would-be heir, Bola Tinubu, a candidate in the 2023 election.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 08.07.2022

Bola Tinubu, a presidential candidate in the February 2023 election, and President Muhammadu Buhari.

Ethiopia, Nigeria
Obasanjo's softly-softly approach to Tigray mediation causes frustration all round

The African Union-elected mediator of the Ethiopian crisis, Olusegun Obasanjo, is keeping very quiet about his methods. But his international goals could clash with the 2023 Nigerian presidential election.

Free access Diplomacy 29.06.2022

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Nigeria
The Northern dream team behind APC candidate Bola Tinubu

The former governor of Lagos, Bola Tinubu, easily secured the candidacy of the ruling party All Progressives Congress with the support of key figures that will back him in his race for president in February 2023.

Subscribers only Politics 13.06.2022

Bola Tinubu won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary.

Nigeria
Buhari's APC war machine gears up to win 2023 polls

The leadership of the ruling APC political party has finally been renewed under the guidance of its state governors. Winning next year's general elections is the sole roadmap for the new leaders, who must help find candidates for the presidential polls.

Subscribers only Politics 30.03.2022

Spotlight | Nigeria
APC disappointment could spell end of winding political career for ambitious Sheriff

Removed several years back from the main opposition party, which he briefly led, the former Borno State governor is now locked out of the top seat of the president's party he later joined. The lost opportunity could mark the end of an eventful career.

Subscribers only Politics 22.03.2022

Spotlight | Nigeria
The oligarchs Offor, "ABC" and Haske battle it out for Addax's remains

The Chinese-owned company has decided to leave Nigeria but local oil magnates are waging a ferocious battle, part of it before the Nigerian Federal High Court, to gain control of its production blocks.

Subscribers only Energy 07.03.2022

Nigeria
OPEC boss Barkindo's departure sparks speculation of move into politics

After steering the oil cartel through the Covid-19 crisis, outgoing secretary-general Mohammed Barkindo will soon return to his native Nigeria. Many speculate that he may move into politics.

Subscribers only Energy 28.01.2022

Nigeria's Mohammed Barkindo will soon step down as head of OPEC's General Secretariat.

Inner circles | Nigeria
Fiscal watchdog turns into repository for Buhari's darlings

The once feared Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission now provides a home for people waiting to bounce back into public life or those whom governors need to thank for services rendered.

Subscribers only Politics 02.04.2021

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari speaks during a news conference.

Spotlight | Morocco, Nigeria
After many delays, OCP plants Moroccan flag in Niger Delta

Phosphates giant OCP has at last found land to build its future fertiliser plant in the heart of Africa's largest market.

Subscribers only Mining, Business 10.03.2021

Signature ceremony for Moroccan-Nigerian OCP-NSIA agreements in Marrakesh on 2 March.

Nigeria
Buhari names diplomats for capitals of UN Security Council states

President Muhammadu Buhari has finally made public the names of the 95 ambassadors who will be in their postings until his mandate ends in 2023, with special attention paid to the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 08.02.2021

Nigeria
Why former vice president Atiku Abubakar bailed out of Intels

A veritable money tree for the presidential candidate in 2019, Intels is no longer the force it once was since Muhammadu Buhari has been in power.

Subscribers only Energy 21.01.2021

Former Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar.

Nigeria
How Buhari managed to make peace with Delta king and ex-MEND leader Tompolo

The most powerful of the militant delta campaigners and bête noire of the oil companies and the authorities in Abuja recently struck a deal with the Buhari government to avoid a resurgence in the vandalising of oil facilities.

Subscribers only Energy 18.08.2020

Tompolo, then MEND leader, in 2009, with Nigerian President Umaru Yar'adua, accepting amnesty.

Nigeria
Anti-piracy: Delays in Deep Blue throw lifeline to Ocean Marine Solutions

Ocean Marine Solutions (OMS), a firm owned by an ally of the former president Goodluck Jonathan, is continuing to conduct its piracy surveillance operations off the coast of Lagos, despite the government's decision to terminate its contract in February.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 14.05.2020

One of the 42 vessels operated by the private security firm OMS.

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DRC
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Namibia
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People’s Democratic Party

Nigeria
Oil minister Timipre Sylva plays the long game

Nigeria
Presidential hopeful Kwankwaso lobbies in Paris and Washington

Spotlight | Nigeria
Kano State shaping up as key battleground of 2023 presidential election

Ethiopia
Obasanjo's diplomatic feat no one-man show

Spotlight | Nigeria
Lebanese billionaire Chagoury banks on presidential candidate Bola Tinubu

Nigeria
Powerful state oil firm NNPC welcomes a new director

In Focus | Nigeria
The all-powerful Niger Delta leaders at the heart of the country's oil and political crises

Inner circles | Nigeria
Buhari's NNPC board appointees a boon for Tinubu's presidential bid

Ethiopia, Nigeria
Obasanjo's softly-softly approach to Tigray mediation causes frustration all round

Nigeria
The Northern dream team behind APC candidate Bola Tinubu

Nigeria
Buhari's APC war machine gears up to win 2023 polls

Spotlight | Nigeria
APC disappointment could spell end of winding political career for ambitious Sheriff

Spotlight | Nigeria
The oligarchs Offor, "ABC" and Haske battle it out for Addax's remains

Nigeria
OPEC boss Barkindo's departure sparks speculation of move into politics

Inner circles | Nigeria
Fiscal watchdog turns into repository for Buhari's darlings

Spotlight | Morocco, Nigeria
After many delays, OCP plants Moroccan flag in Niger Delta

Nigeria
Buhari names diplomats for capitals of UN Security Council states

Nigeria
Why former vice president Atiku Abubakar bailed out of Intels

Nigeria
How Buhari managed to make peace with Delta king and ex-MEND leader Tompolo

Nigeria
Anti-piracy: Delays in Deep Blue throw lifeline to Ocean Marine Solutions

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People’s Democratic Party

Nigeria Oil minister Timipre Sylva plays the long game

Nigeria Presidential hopeful Kwankwaso lobbies in Paris and Washington

Spotlight | Nigeria Kano State shaping up as key battleground of 2023 presidential election

Ethiopia Obasanjo's diplomatic feat no one-man show

Spotlight | Nigeria Lebanese billionaire Chagoury banks on presidential candidate Bola Tinubu

Nigeria Powerful state oil firm NNPC welcomes a new director

In Focus | Nigeria The all-powerful Niger Delta leaders at the heart of the country's oil and political crises

Inner circles | Nigeria Buhari's NNPC board appointees a boon for Tinubu's presidential bid

Ethiopia, Nigeria Obasanjo's softly-softly approach to Tigray mediation causes frustration all round

Nigeria The Northern dream team behind APC candidate Bola Tinubu

Nigeria Buhari's APC war machine gears up to win 2023 polls

Spotlight | Nigeria APC disappointment could spell end of winding political career for ambitious Sheriff

Spotlight | Nigeria The oligarchs Offor, "ABC" and Haske battle it out for Addax's remains

Nigeria OPEC boss Barkindo's departure sparks speculation of move into politics

Inner circles | Nigeria Fiscal watchdog turns into repository for Buhari's darlings

Spotlight | Morocco, Nigeria After many delays, OCP plants Moroccan flag in Niger Delta

Nigeria Buhari names diplomats for capitals of UN Security Council states

Nigeria Why former vice president Atiku Abubakar bailed out of Intels

Nigeria How Buhari managed to make peace with Delta king and ex-MEND leader Tompolo

Nigeria Anti-piracy: Delays in Deep Blue throw lifeline to Ocean Marine Solutions

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

DRC
Washington deal: intricacies behind Tshisekedi's poker move

Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Nigeria
Oil minister Timipre Sylva plays the long game

Nigeria
Presidential hopeful Kwankwaso lobbies in Paris and Washington

Spotlight | Nigeria
Kano State shaping up as key battleground of 2023 presidential election

Ethiopia
Obasanjo's diplomatic feat no one-man show

Spotlight | Nigeria
Lebanese billionaire Chagoury banks on presidential candidate Bola Tinubu

Nigeria
Powerful state oil firm NNPC welcomes a new director

In Focus | Nigeria
The all-powerful Niger Delta leaders at the heart of the country's oil and political crises

Inner circles | Nigeria
Buhari's NNPC board appointees a boon for Tinubu's presidential bid

Ethiopia, Nigeria
Obasanjo's softly-softly approach to Tigray mediation causes frustration all round

Nigeria
The Northern dream team behind APC candidate Bola Tinubu

Nigeria
Buhari's APC war machine gears up to win 2023 polls

Spotlight | Nigeria
APC disappointment could spell end of winding political career for ambitious Sheriff

Spotlight | Nigeria
The oligarchs Offor, "ABC" and Haske battle it out for Addax's remains

Nigeria
OPEC boss Barkindo's departure sparks speculation of move into politics

Inner circles | Nigeria
Fiscal watchdog turns into repository for Buhari's darlings

Spotlight | Morocco, Nigeria
After many delays, OCP plants Moroccan flag in Niger Delta

Nigeria
Buhari names diplomats for capitals of UN Security Council states

Nigeria
Why former vice president Atiku Abubakar bailed out of Intels

Nigeria
How Buhari managed to make peace with Delta king and ex-MEND leader Tompolo

Nigeria
Anti-piracy: Delays in Deep Blue throw lifeline to Ocean Marine Solutions