Nigeria
French trade minister expected in Lagos

Nigeria
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.

Nigeria
Lactalis group has eye on national dairy products market

French group Lactalis is reportedly considering building a dairy production and processing plant in Nigeria, which is seeking to reduce its dependence on imports for its consumption.

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Ousmane Sonko, Tony Elumelu, Alassane Ouattara

Intrigues big and small... Every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

SenegalSonko's wife Anna Diamanka pays incognito visit to Paris

NigeriaUBA boss Tony Elumelu's evening at Palais Garnier cancelled

Ivory CoastAlassane Ouattara's private trip to France

Nigeria
Nigerian billionaires prepare for Paris meeting with French President

The France-Nigeria Business Council met on 15 October at the French embassy in Abuja and is now preparing its next trip to Paris, which will take place in parallel with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to Paris before the end of November.

Nigeria
France-Nigeria Business Council reorganises following chairman's death

Banker Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede will temporarily lead the council pending the election of a new chairman in May. He was close to its former head Herbert Wigwe, who died earlier this month.