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

Nigeria
French firm Sofema to supply army with Thales rockets

Following months of negotiations in Abuja, the supplier has signed a contract for the sale of FZ90-FZ71 70mm unguided rockets, manufactured by French group Thales.

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.

Nigeria
Abuja to regulate private security firms

The Ministry of Interior has drafted an initial version of a bill aimed at regulating the use of private security providers by the state and public institutions. The proposal would entrust the management of the initiative to a paramilitary force.

Nigeria
Tinubu's low-key meeting with Macron's chief of staff

The French president has sent General Vincent Giraud to Abuja to strengthen security cooperation with Nigeria. Both Paris and Washington are supporting the country in its fight against jihadist attacks, which have increased in the north-east.

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.

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.

Nigeria
Armoured-vehicle maker Arquus does brisk business in Abuja

The company, headed by Emmanuel Levacher, has just delivered several dozen light vehicles to the Nigerian Army to bolster its counter‑insurgency capabilities. This contract was won despite strong competition from Chinese and Emirati rivals.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Madagascar, South Africa

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

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Nigeria
Abuja courted by Western light weapons suppliers

Eager to turn their backs on imports of Russian military equipment, the Nigerian authorities are in the process of creating a market that could particularly benefit US arms manufacturers.