Bola Ahmed Tinubu

West Africa
ECOWAS heads of state to meet on 7 July

The leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will meet in Abuja on 7 July for their annual summit.

Nigeria
Nigerian ministers to attend EU business forum

It will be the first time the forum has been held in Abuja.

Nigeria
Grammys academy to kick off Africa tour in Abuja

Nigeria initially snubbed the prestigious music awards' organising body but has finally joined its future African branch. The official launch is due to take place in the Nigerian capital in June.

Morocco
Investment minister Jazouli to work his charm in US

A number of senior-ranking Moroccan officials have visited the United States in recent weeks, this time it is delegate minister for investment Mohcine Jazouli's turn.

Nigeria
Regional anti-terrorism centre announcement mired in confusion

The Nigerian president's plan to set up a regional anti-terrorism cell came as a surprise. Although not discussed during a high-level African counter-terrorism meeting he organised in Abuja in late April, it was announced in the event's final communiqué

Nigeria
ENI sale of NAOC to Oando imminent

After concluding a months-long assessment, the Nigerian upstream regulator is expected to authorise the transaction in the coming days. The acquisition means the company led by President Tinubu's nephew will nearly double its oil reserves.

Nigeria
Tinubu family and billionaire Gilbert Chagoury cement ties

The president's son Seyi Tinubu was recently appointed director of a subsidiary of Chagoury Group, marking another step in the return to favour of its Lebanese-Nigerian owner.

Nigeria
Seven-strong ministerial delegation accompanying Tinubu to Netherlands

The Nigerian Head of State is making a trip of several days to the Netherlands at the invitation of the Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte. He will be accompanied by a delegation of seven ministers.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Chad, Sudan

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Nigeria
Road map for launch of new anti-kidnapping unit

Though kidnapping is on the rise, General Adamu Laka's 26 March appointment as the new head of the Nigerian Counter Terrorism Center will postpone the establishment of a new anti-kidnapping cell.

West Africa
ECOWAS seeks funds for 'anti-terrorist' force

ECOWAS's plans to create a regional anti-terrorist force is still caught up on financing issues.

Nigeria
ExxonMobil mulls floating unit for Owowo offshore

The US major is considering using an FPSO at the Owowo field, but Nigeria's increasingly stringent local content requirements could hobble this option.