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Nigeria
Abuja tries to get Washington to pursue Biafran independence movement leader

Based in the United States, where he conducts intense lobbying, the prime minister of the Biafran government in exile has come under the scrutiny of the Nigerian financial intelligence unit.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.05.2026

An anti-Nigerian government protester in London, on 18 March 2026.

Nigeria
Tycoon Prince EOC Eludoyin bolsters his influence over security apparatus

A long-standing friend of Bola Tinubu, the low-profile Nigerian businessman is using his sway to place his close associates in top government posts, from the oil sector to security.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 21.05.2026

Spotlight | Benin, Nigeria
How Paris supports Abuja and Cotonou in fight against jihadist groups

Nigerian and Beninese armed forces, backed by French units, are conducting coordinated operations along the border between the two countries. They are targeting the leaders of the Ansaru jihadist group, which is affiliated with Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.

Subscribers only Defence 27.04.2026

French President Emmanuel Macron with his Nigerian Counterpart Bola Tinubu, in Paris, France, in November 2024.

Nigeria
EU preparing to offer €10m military aid to Abuja

Funds from the European Peace Facility could soon be used to support the Nigerian army, which is struggling to deal with jihadist groups. Such assistance is already in place in Benin, Ivory Coast and Senegal.

Subscribers only Defence, Finance 24.04.2026

Spotlight | Nigeria
Oil delta moguls battle it out

Tompolo, the main oil infrastructure security player in the Niger Delta, is about to have his agreement with state company NNPC extended. His former friends, now rivals, are working their contacts to stop him.

Subscribers only Energy 06.04.2026

Oil facilities at the port of Escravos in the Niger Delta, Nigeria, in 2022.

Palace Intrigues
Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, Aliko Dangote, Macky Sall

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

DRCBehind the scenes of the incident targeting the Congolese first lady in Washington

NigeriaMissed meeting between David Lammy and Aliko Dangote

SenegalMacky Sall changes his Parisian habits

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.03.2026

Nigeria
US Congress maintains pressure on Abuja

After drafting a bill and submitting a report to the White House on the question of violence against Nigerian Christians, Republicans are considering expanding the list of individuals and entities they want to see sanctioned.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.03.2026

Nigeria
Abuja explores all options for equipping armed forces with helicopters

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force have been in intense discussions with defence suppliers for several weeks. The aim is to strengthen the armed forces in the short term in order to strike at terrorist groups.

Subscribers only Defence 25.02.2026

Nigeria
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu expected in Brussels

The NSA is due to co-chair a first round of meetings between Nigeria and the EU in the Belgian capital. On the agenda are security and police cooperation, as well as a meeting with European diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas.

Subscribers only Defence 17.02.2026

Nigeria's National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu in Abuja, 22 January 2026.

Nigeria
Israeli firm Reguard Security explores opportunities in Abuja

The Tel Aviv-based firm has proposed anti-drone solutions in response to a wave of attacks by the Islamic State in West Africa Province.

Subscribers only Defence 17.02.2026

Nigeria
How the presidential party took strategic Kano State

By securing the support of Abba Kabir Yusuf, the APC has further strengthened its position in the country's second most populous state ahead of the 2027 presidential election. This play is allowing Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to make a real comeback to the political scene.

Free access Politics 30.01.2026

Former Kano State governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje in Dajin Gomo, Nigeria, in November 2015.

Nigeria
Washington sends a team of diplomats and senior military officers for talks in Abuja

Discussions are well underway between the two nations regarding their new security partnership. Following an initial delivery of military equipment, a delegation from the US State Department and AFRICOM is expected in the Nigerian capital.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 15.01.2026

Viper attack helicopter landing at the airport in Palm Springs, California, US in May 2024.

In Focus | Nigeria
As jihadist pressure mounts, Tinubu searches for effective security strategy

A poorly resourced army and limited cooperation from its neighbours, especially Niger, are hampering Nigeria's fight against jihadist groups. Behind the scenes, security officials are attempting to promote mediation and intelligence sharing.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 12.01.2026

© Illustrated by Ezinne Osueke; E. Sa/O. Gbemiga/I. Chalhoub/A. Marte/AFP/M. Hamidou/Reuters

Inner Circle | Nigeria
The architects behind President Tinubu's diplomacy

Nigeria's 100-plus embassies have gone without ambassadors for two years, as the head of state increasingly relies on a select group of businessmen and diplomats to shape his foreign agenda.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.11.2025

Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar (left) and President Bola Tinubu.

Nigeria
Tinubu scrambles to calm tensions after Trump threatens military action in Nigeria

To ease tensions with the United States, the president is counting on minimal communication and a handful of trusted allies in Washington.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.11.2025

Newspapers reporting US President Donald Trump's message to Nigeria, in Ojuelegba, Lagos, 2 November 2025.

Niger, Nigeria
Faure Gnassingbé seeks to guide détente

Behind the slow easing of tensions between the two countries in recent weeks lies the intervention of Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé, who met several times with General Abdourahamane Tchiani to discuss the issue in the strictest confidence.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.07.2025

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé (centre) in Lagos, Nigeria, 28 May 2025.

Inner Circle | Nigeria
Spymaster Adeola Ajayi, at the heart of Tinubu's security apparatus

Adeola Ajayi took the helm of Nigeria's State Security Service a year ago, and quickly outshone his much-maligned predecessor. He is well liked by security heavyweights, and his perfect knowledge of the organisation gives him rare freedom of action.

Subscribers only Defence 11.07.2025

Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, director general of the State Security Service.

Nigeria
President Tinubu's securocrats due in Brussels for peace and security talks

Nigeria's National Security Adviser and its Defence Minister will be heading to a first bilateral summit organised by the European Union this month. On the agenda will be the fight against terrorism, drug trafficking and cybercrime.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 08.07.2025

Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima's uncertain political future

Whether or not the current VP will be on the APC ticket at the next elections is looking increasingly doubtful. Several potential candidates have already emerged to appear alongside Bola Tinubu on the campaign posters for the 2027 poll.

Subscribers only Politics 25.06.2025

APC's electoral campaign posters for the 2023 presidential election, in Lagos.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Namibia, Libya

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

NigeriaKashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Bola Ahmed Tinubu's AI guy

NamibiaShakwa Nyambe, the president's low-key oil advisor

LibyaMohamed Hamuda, from activist to young consul general

Subscribers only Energy, Politics, Diplomacy 18.06.2025

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Nuhu Ribadu

Nigeria
Abuja tries to get Washington to pursue Biafran independence movement leader

Nigeria
Tycoon Prince EOC Eludoyin bolsters his influence over security apparatus

Spotlight | Benin, Nigeria
How Paris supports Abuja and Cotonou in fight against jihadist groups

Nigeria
EU preparing to offer €10m military aid to Abuja

Spotlight | Nigeria
Oil delta moguls battle it out

Palace Intrigues
Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, Aliko Dangote, Macky Sall

DRCBehind the scenes of the incident targeting the Congolese first lady in Washington

NigeriaMissed meeting between David Lammy and Aliko Dangote

SenegalMacky Sall changes his Parisian habits

Nigeria
US Congress maintains pressure on Abuja

Nigeria
Abuja explores all options for equipping armed forces with helicopters

Nigeria
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu expected in Brussels

Nigeria
Israeli firm Reguard Security explores opportunities in Abuja

Nigeria
How the presidential party took strategic Kano State

Nigeria
Washington sends a team of diplomats and senior military officers for talks in Abuja

In Focus | Nigeria
As jihadist pressure mounts, Tinubu searches for effective security strategy

Inner Circle | Nigeria
The architects behind President Tinubu's diplomacy

Nigeria
Tinubu scrambles to calm tensions after Trump threatens military action in Nigeria

Niger, Nigeria
Faure Gnassingbé seeks to guide détente

Inner Circle | Nigeria
Spymaster Adeola Ajayi, at the heart of Tinubu's security apparatus

Nigeria
President Tinubu's securocrats due in Brussels for peace and security talks

Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima's uncertain political future

The New Guard
Nigeria, Namibia, Libya

NigeriaKashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Bola Ahmed Tinubu's AI guy

NamibiaShakwa Nyambe, the president's low-key oil advisor

LibyaMohamed Hamuda, from activist to young consul general

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Nigeria Abuja tries to get Washington to pursue Biafran independence movement leader

Nigeria Tycoon Prince EOC Eludoyin bolsters his influence over security apparatus

Spotlight | Benin, Nigeria How Paris supports Abuja and Cotonou in fight against jihadist groups

Nigeria EU preparing to offer €10m military aid to Abuja

Spotlight | Nigeria Oil delta moguls battle it out

Palace Intrigues Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, Aliko Dangote, Macky Sall

DRCBehind the scenes of the incident targeting the Congolese first lady in Washington

NigeriaMissed meeting between David Lammy and Aliko Dangote

SenegalMacky Sall changes his Parisian habits

Nigeria US Congress maintains pressure on Abuja

Nigeria Abuja explores all options for equipping armed forces with helicopters

Nigeria National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu expected in Brussels

Nigeria Israeli firm Reguard Security explores opportunities in Abuja

Nigeria How the presidential party took strategic Kano State

Nigeria Washington sends a team of diplomats and senior military officers for talks in Abuja

In Focus | Nigeria As jihadist pressure mounts, Tinubu searches for effective security strategy

Inner Circle | Nigeria The architects behind President Tinubu's diplomacy

Nigeria Tinubu scrambles to calm tensions after Trump threatens military action in Nigeria

Niger, Nigeria Faure Gnassingbé seeks to guide détente

Inner Circle | Nigeria Spymaster Adeola Ajayi, at the heart of Tinubu's security apparatus

Nigeria President Tinubu's securocrats due in Brussels for peace and security talks

Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima's uncertain political future

The New Guard Nigeria, Namibia, Libya

NigeriaKashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Bola Ahmed Tinubu's AI guy

NamibiaShakwa Nyambe, the president's low-key oil advisor

LibyaMohamed Hamuda, from activist to young consul general

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Nigeria
Abuja tries to get Washington to pursue Biafran independence movement leader

Nigeria
Tycoon Prince EOC Eludoyin bolsters his influence over security apparatus

Spotlight | Benin, Nigeria
How Paris supports Abuja and Cotonou in fight against jihadist groups

Nigeria
EU preparing to offer €10m military aid to Abuja

Spotlight | Nigeria
Oil delta moguls battle it out

Palace Intrigues
Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, Aliko Dangote, Macky Sall

Nigeria
US Congress maintains pressure on Abuja

Nigeria
Abuja explores all options for equipping armed forces with helicopters

Nigeria
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu expected in Brussels

Nigeria
Israeli firm Reguard Security explores opportunities in Abuja

Nigeria
How the presidential party took strategic Kano State

Nigeria
Washington sends a team of diplomats and senior military officers for talks in Abuja

In Focus | Nigeria
As jihadist pressure mounts, Tinubu searches for effective security strategy

Inner Circle | Nigeria
The architects behind President Tinubu's diplomacy

Nigeria
Tinubu scrambles to calm tensions after Trump threatens military action in Nigeria

Niger, Nigeria
Faure Gnassingbé seeks to guide détente

Inner Circle | Nigeria
Spymaster Adeola Ajayi, at the heart of Tinubu's security apparatus

Nigeria
President Tinubu's securocrats due in Brussels for peace and security talks

Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima's uncertain political future

The New Guard
Nigeria, Namibia, Libya