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The matrimonial (and oil) strategy of Oriental's boss

Nigerian mogul is forging advantageous alliances with leading families in the north which are much in vogue at present. [...]

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On 29 May, Dauda Lawal will become the first governor of Zamfara State elected under the banner of the opposition People's Democratic Party. Announced as a surprise rival to incumbent Bello Matawalle, the ex-banker owes his victory in no small part to his myriad good connections.

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Covid-19 scuppers Indimi's imminent Okwok deal for Oriental

For a long time, Oriental Energy Resources (OER), founder and chairman Muhammadu Indimi kept a tight lid on his negotiations [...]

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Muhammadu Indimi clears out the ranks at Oriental Energy

The Nigerian billionaire oil tycoon Muhammadu Indimi - whose son Ahmed Indimi is married to President Muhammadu Buhari's daughter Zahra [...]

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Buhari hands over reins at NNPC to buddy John Thomas

John Thomas, who had been the managing director at NNPC for a two-year spell from 1990 to 1992 under Ibrahim [...]

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Joseph Bruso's sway over Oriental Energy Resources boss Indimi builds

Adivsor to the founder and chairman of Oriental Energy Resources (OER), Muhammadu Indimi, American oil & gas expert Joseph Bruso [...]

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Muhammadu Indimi casts aside daughter in Oriental retake

The Nigerian patriarch and billionaire has had to cast aside some of his close ties from key posts, including his own daughter. Here's why.

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Why Ignatius Ifelayo is no longer in charge at Oriental Energy Resources

Nigerian firm Oriental Energy Resources' managing director (see p. 1) Ignatius Ifelayo has thrown in the towel. The businessman, who [...]

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Indimi & Buhari: family ties make for happy business

Muhammadu Indimi, head of Nigerian concern Oriental Energy Resources (OER), is determined to expand his already sizeable portfolio with the acquisition of new assets during the next marginal fields tender. The sale should take place after the presidential election in [.

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Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Nigeria
The matrimonial (and oil) strategy of Oriental's boss

Nigeria
From banker to governor: Who helped Dauda Lawal take Zamfara?

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

Inner circles | Nigeria
Dantata, Dangote, Indimi: the oligarchs behind billionaire Umaru Mutallab's Jaiz Islamic bank

Nigeria
Covid-19 scuppers Indimi's imminent Okwok deal for Oriental

Nigeria
Muhammadu Indimi clears out the ranks at Oriental Energy

Nigeria
Buhari hands over reins at NNPC to buddy John Thomas

Nigeria
Joseph Bruso's sway over Oriental Energy Resources boss Indimi builds

Guinea
Brahms refinery ropes in Nigerian billionaire Indimi's son

Nigeria
Muhammadu Indimi casts aside daughter in Oriental retake

Nigeria
Why Ignatius Ifelayo is no longer in charge at Oriental Energy Resources

Spotlight | Nigeria
Indimi & Buhari: family ties make for happy business

Nigeria
Ricardo Ramirez re-forms Afren's troops

South Sudan
Indimi, boss of Oriental Energy, to move on Total’s block B

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