Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Nigeria
Afreximbank struggles to get Project Gazelle backers

Criticism of the $3.3bn loan to Nigeria's state oil company has had a chilling effect on potential investors, with only Chinese and Russian financing bids remaining.

Nigeria
Tinubu paves way for businessman Samuel Dossou-Aworet in sale of Shell assets

Shell's announcement of the sale of its Nigerian onshore subsidiary is a sign that President Bola Tinubu has made a break with the policies of his predecessor. The buyer, a consortium led by Samuel Dossou-Aworet, had previously failed to get presidential approval.

Benin, Nigeria
Tinubu and Talon entente benefits billionaire Tony Elumelu

The businessman's foundation, which had been affected by the closure of the borders between Benin and Nigeria, is now benefiting from better relations between the two countries since the new Nigerian president was elected last year.

Niger
Without Western money, Niamey may not move ahead with Agadez power station

The project to build a hybrid power station in Agadez has faced many hurdles and has been suspended since the July coup. NIGELEC and French firm Vergnet are poised to move forward, but where will they find funding?

Nigeria
Voice of Nigeria woos Nigerian billionaires

The new director of Nigeria's radio station Voice of Nigeria Jibrin Baba Ndace is trying to get closer to the country's big money.

Nigeria
Mines minister Alake puts police and military on mine protection duty

Mines minister Dele Alake has called on the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force to provide security around mining areas, most of which are located in the north-west of the country.

Nigeria
Abuja agrees to settlement with ENI over OPL 245

The ICSID hearing over the long-running legal saga between Nigeria and ENI was quickly suspended. The country has agreed to discuss an amicable settlement over block OPL 245, more than 12 years after its acquisition.

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, David Cameron, Faure Gnassingbé, Alassane Ouattara, Guillaume Soro

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

DRCWill Cameron get through to Tshisekedi?

Ivory Coast/TogoOuattara and Gnassingbé's discreet tête-à-tête in Riyadh

NigeriaOlivier Becht keeps billionaire company in Lagos

Ivory CoastExiled opposition figure Guillaume Soro back in Africa

Nigeria
Regulators compete for Tinubu's attention on oil reform

Several regulatory authorities want to make their own versions of the new Petroleum Industry Act.

Nigeria
Ex-president Abacha's assets on agenda for French foreign minister visit

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna will meet with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday. The topics on the agenda include the restitution of assets embezzled by former president Sani Abacha and his family.