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Nigeria

Richard Mills to finally take up US ambassador post in Abuja

Nearly two years have gone by since Joe Biden put his name forward for the job.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 14.06.2024

Abuja steps up efforts to get off the FATF 'grey list'

Nigeria is eagerly awaiting the next report from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Abuja has taken a number of initiatives since it was place on its 'grey list' in February 2023.

Subscribers only Finance 12.06.2024

Inner circles
Michel Arrion, the cocoa diplomat with a global network

Michel Arrion, the executive director of the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on 15 May 2019. © Thierry Gouegnon/Reuters

Subscribers only Commodity traders Running story - Cocoa cartel v traders 07.06.2024

Nigerian ministers to attend EU business forum

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

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 07.06.2024

Ukraine's special envoy for Africa and the Middle East, Maksym Subkh, in Kyiv, on 17 May 2024. © Ukrinform/Sipa USA/Reuters

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From Dakar to Abidjan, Kyiv hones its African diplomacy

Ukraine is exploring new avenues for economic development in a bid to put an end to the neutrality of West African states in the Russo-Ukrainian war, while also trying to reinvent its previous security cooperation.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 05.06.2024

© Illustrated by Julien Pacaud - Photos: P.U. Ekpei/W. Emmanuel/AFP; T. Adelaja/Reuters

In Focus
Fertiliser giants Indorama and Dangote in murky waters over urea shortage

Two of the region's main urea producers are suspected of having organised a shortage in order to favour exports and payments in dollars. This may be in breach of a 2022 agreement with the Nigerian security services.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 03.06.2024

Dubai trader ITL undermines Nigerian president's fertiliser import system

An Emirati trader's shipment of fertiliser is on its way to Rivers State, despite the fact that the amount of the invoice had been rejected by the import supervisory authority. The move could deal a severe blow to Abuja's centralised purchasing process.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 29.05.2024

A farmer spreads fertiliser on cabbages at a farm in Jibia in Nigeria on 17 February 2024.

Transparency International bids to revive Malabu oil scandal case in Washington

The anti-corruption NGO has no intention of letting the legal battle over Nigerian oil block OPL 245 peter out. With the help of two congresswomen, it is trying to get the US justice system to reopen the long-running case dubbed the Malabu oil scandal.

Subscribers only Energy 21.05.2024

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Abuja sets sights on new national museum for Benin Bronzes

Nigeria's culture ministry has sought UNESCO's advice on creating a major new facility in the capital to house hundreds of artworks that are set to be returned to the country.

Subscribers only Politics 13.05.2024

Nigerian artist Enotie Paul Ogbebor next to a Benin bronze at the Grassi Museum, Leipzig, Germany.

TotalEnergies CEO Pouyanné heads off on African mission

After a stop in Qatar, where he will try to increase the French oil and gas group's share of the North Field gas output, Patrick Pouyanné is to speak at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali before heading to Abuja.

Subscribers only West Africa 13.05.2024

Patrick Pouyanné (left) and Paul Kagame in Monte Carlo, Monaco, May 2022.

Paris and Abuja create working group on irregular migration

Abuja and Paris have just signed an agreement over the creation of a working group on irregular migration that will meet twice a month.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 13.05.2024

French generals set sights on the continent's embassy posts

With France's diplomats increasingly less interested in becoming ambassadors in Africa, French army generals look ready to step into their shoes.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 08.05.2024

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.

Subscribers only Business 07.05.2024

Macron invites four Nigerian billionaires to Choose France summit

President Emmanuel Macron has invited four Nigerian billionaires to next week’s annual Choose France summit aimed at boosting international investment in the country.

Subscribers only Business 07.05.2024

Inner circles
NNPC boss Mele Kyari's foreign legion

The boss of Nigeria's powerful oil company has appointed several expats to positions such as his closest adviser and the directors of the firm's subsidiaries, since NNPC became a limited liability company.

Subscribers only Energy 03.05.2024

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation CEO Mele Kyari in Abuja, 7 August 2019.

ExxonMobil close to concluding asset sale to Seplat

Seplat has still not received final approval from the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission for its $1.3bn deal with US group ExxonMobil.

Subscribers only Energy 03.05.2024

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QatarEnergy not drawn to Nigeria despite Tinubu visit

The company headed by the gas-rich emirate's energy minister is put off by the business climate in the Niger Delta, where Western majors have been scaling down for a decade.

Subscribers only Energy 02.05.2024

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at a World Economic Forum meeting in Riyadh on 28 April 2024.

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

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 01.05.2024

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Nigeria

Richard Mills to finally take up US ambassador post in Abuja

Abuja steps up efforts to get off the FATF 'grey list'

Inner circles
Michel Arrion, the cocoa diplomat with a global network

Nigerian ministers to attend EU business forum

Spotlight
From Dakar to Abidjan, Kyiv hones its African diplomacy

In Focus
Fertiliser giants Indorama and Dangote in murky waters over urea shortage

Dubai trader ITL undermines Nigerian president's fertiliser import system

Transparency International bids to revive Malabu oil scandal case in Washington

Spotlight
Abuja sets sights on new national museum for Benin Bronzes

TotalEnergies CEO Pouyanné heads off on African mission

Paris and Abuja create working group on irregular migration

French generals set sights on the continent's embassy posts

Grammys academy to kick off Africa tour in Abuja

Macron invites four Nigerian billionaires to Choose France summit

Inner circles
NNPC boss Mele Kyari's foreign legion

ExxonMobil close to concluding asset sale to Seplat

Spotlight
QatarEnergy not drawn to Nigeria despite Tinubu visit

Regional anti-terrorism centre announcement mired in confusion

ENI sale of NAOC to Oando imminent

Tinubu family and billionaire Gilbert Chagoury cement ties

Seven-strong ministerial delegation accompanying Tinubu to Netherlands

French ambassadors to meet in Cotonou

EU reroutes aid for displaced persons following Borno governor's demands

EU helps Africa Nature Investors NGO fight illegal wildlife trade

Road map for launch of new anti-kidnapping unit

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Nigeria

Richard Mills to finally take up US ambassador post in Abuja

Abuja steps up efforts to get off the FATF 'grey list'

Inner circles Michel Arrion, the cocoa diplomat with a global network

Nigerian ministers to attend EU business forum

Spotlight From Dakar to Abidjan, Kyiv hones its African diplomacy

In Focus Fertiliser giants Indorama and Dangote in murky waters over urea shortage

Dubai trader ITL undermines Nigerian president's fertiliser import system

Transparency International bids to revive Malabu oil scandal case in Washington

Spotlight Abuja sets sights on new national museum for Benin Bronzes

TotalEnergies CEO Pouyanné heads off on African mission

Paris and Abuja create working group on irregular migration

French generals set sights on the continent's embassy posts

Grammys academy to kick off Africa tour in Abuja

Macron invites four Nigerian billionaires to Choose France summit

Inner circles NNPC boss Mele Kyari's foreign legion

ExxonMobil close to concluding asset sale to Seplat

Spotlight QatarEnergy not drawn to Nigeria despite Tinubu visit

Regional anti-terrorism centre announcement mired in confusion

ENI sale of NAOC to Oando imminent

Tinubu family and billionaire Gilbert Chagoury cement ties

Seven-strong ministerial delegation accompanying Tinubu to Netherlands

French ambassadors to meet in Cotonou

EU reroutes aid for displaced persons following Borno governor's demands

EU helps Africa Nature Investors NGO fight illegal wildlife trade

Road map for launch of new anti-kidnapping unit

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Gabon
Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

Gabon
Gunvor secrets (1/2): the Libreville oil mega-deal mystery

Inner circles
Michel Arrion, the cocoa diplomat with a global network

Spotlight
From Dakar to Abidjan, Kyiv hones its African diplomacy

In Focus
Fertiliser giants Indorama and Dangote in murky waters over urea shortage

Spotlight
Abuja sets sights on new national museum for Benin Bronzes

Inner circles
NNPC boss Mele Kyari's foreign legion

Spotlight
QatarEnergy not drawn to Nigeria despite Tinubu visit