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An offshore oil platform operated by ExxonMobil at the Guyana Shore Base Inc on the Demerara River, near Georgetown, Guyana, January 2020. © Luc Cohen/Reuters/File Photo

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ExxonMobil's billions of Guyana barrels turn heads from Abuja to Accra

Wowed by the South American country's oil boom, Ghana is organising itself to become the gateway for all African oil investments there, as Nigeria lies in wait.

Subscribers only Energy 05.02.2025

The CEO of the Eramet Group, Christel Bories, in Argentina, in July 2024. © Luis Robayo/AFP

African troubles contributed to CEO Bories' exit from French miner Eramet

Christel Bories had lofty ambitions for Africa when she took the Eramet helm in 2017. Yet she achieved few of them, and the French mining group is being challenged on its Gabonese and Senegalese sites.

Subscribers only Mining 03.02.2025

Former French minister for transport, Jean-Baptiste Djebbari, in Paris, May 2022. © Alexis Sciard/IP3 via MaxPPP

French ex-minister helps Skyfirst in bid to win aircraft maintenance deals

Former French transport minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari has been in talks with Ogun State governor Dapo Abiodun for several weeks as part of his bid to help the Franco-Maltese company bag aircraft management contracts at a future airport in Nigeria.

Subscribers only Business 31.01.2025

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

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Competition heats up over African Grammy Awards

Abuja has yet to pay its full membership fee to the prestigious music awards. Nigeria's reticence to do so is fuelling the ambitions of the Grammy's other African members, which are each hoping to host the ceremony themselves and see their own artists shine on the world stage.

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

Tullow Oil may jettison assets to steady the ship

It is shaping up to be a decisive year for the British junior, which is set to sell off various assets to reduce its substantial debts.

Subscribers only Energy 31.01.2025

Kyiv rejects obsolete Nigerian attack helicopters

The Nigerian Air Force is looking to dispose of its ageing fleet of Mi-24 helicopters. Ukraine was initially interested, but decided not to purchase them due to their poor condition.

Free access Defence 30.01.2025

Paris AI summit on Digital Economy Minister's agenda

At the Paris Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, Abuja will be represented by Economic Minister Bosun Tijani, whom French President Emmanuel Macron's teams know well.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 29.01.2025

Nigerian counter-terrorism spymaster relocated to North East

To counter the terrorist groups operating in the northeast of the country, Brigadier-General Adebayo Adekola has been appointed the new intelligence director of Operation Hadin Kai.

Subscribers only Defence 28.01.2025

Macron's Africa envoy Jean-Marie Bockel expected in London

He will be presenting France's vision for its future military presence in Africa to the British government.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 23.01.2025

President Tinubu floods oil-rich Niger Delta with funds

Bola Tinubu wants to get Nigeria's oil production back up to two million barrels per day. His 2025 budget proposal aims to push the international majors to up their output.

Subscribers only Energy 20.01.2025

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

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

Former Nigerian President Sani Abacha in Abuja, 30 August 1997.

Nigerian carbon credits leader banks on oil sector

Heine Melkevik, CEO of gas flaring reduction specialist Carbon-Limits Nigeria, wants to build on on his Nigeria experience as he branches out in central Africa

Free access Finance, Energy 19.12.2024

Gas flaring near Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 2009.

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.

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Spotlight
ExxonMobil's billions of Guyana barrels turn heads from Abuja to Accra

African troubles contributed to CEO Bories' exit from French miner Eramet

French ex-minister helps Skyfirst in bid to win aircraft maintenance deals

Spotlight
Competition heats up over African Grammy Awards

Mines Minister Henry Dele Alake hampered by budgetary constraints

Tullow Oil may jettison assets to steady the ship

Kyiv rejects obsolete Nigerian attack helicopters

Paris AI summit on Digital Economy Minister's agenda

Nigerian counter-terrorism spymaster relocated to North East

Macron's Africa envoy Jean-Marie Bockel expected in London

President Tinubu floods oil-rich Niger Delta with funds

French firms court defence minister

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

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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 circles
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

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Spotlight ExxonMobil's billions of Guyana barrels turn heads from Abuja to Accra

African troubles contributed to CEO Bories' exit from French miner Eramet

French ex-minister helps Skyfirst in bid to win aircraft maintenance deals

Spotlight Competition heats up over African Grammy Awards

Mines Minister Henry Dele Alake hampered by budgetary constraints

Tullow Oil may jettison assets to steady the ship

Kyiv rejects obsolete Nigerian attack helicopters

Paris AI summit on Digital Economy Minister's agenda

Nigerian counter-terrorism spymaster relocated to North East

Macron's Africa envoy Jean-Marie Bockel expected in London

President Tinubu floods oil-rich Niger Delta with funds

French firms court defence minister

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 circles 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

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Morocco
US-China trade war threatens Morocco's nascent battery industry

Ivory Coast
French investigation sends tremors through Abidjan's political class

Spotlight
ExxonMobil's billions of Guyana barrels turn heads from Abuja to Accra

Spotlight
Competition heats up over African Grammy Awards

Spotlight
West African leaders meet to address financial turmoil

Inner circles
Borno governor Babagana Zulum's crack team

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