Vol 49 No 17 | NIGERIA Delta forces 22nd August 2008 Nigerian suspicion of foreign military support creates opportunities for the security professionals, some of whom are looking for business openings since an agreement between the United States and...
Vol 44 No 5 | NIGERIAFRANCEAFRICA Jacques is back 7th March 2003 France's triumphal return to Africa is marred only slightly by the tricky problems it faces there It was an impressive turnout. Forty-two heads of state or government braved the icy cold of Paris and its unlovely Porte Maillot conference centre for the biennial...
Vol 55 No 11 | NIGERIA Trust still dormant 30th May 2014 Five years after it was launched, the fund intended to help the Ogoni people has yet to disburse any money In March last year Africa Confidential reported that disagreements among the trustees over the Kiisi ('progress' in Ogoni) Trust had prevented any disbursements.
Vol 58 No 1 | NIGERIA Partisan politics runs riot 6th January 2017 The President will struggle to gain the upper hand on corruption and security while party rivalries block economic change For an essentially apolitical President, Muhammadu Buhari faces a nightmare 2017 as party rivalries loom larger and larger, obstructing many of his economic and social reforms, as well... READ FOR FREE
Vol 52 No 18 | NIGERIA All the President’s businessmen 9th September 2011 Tycoons can boost their fortunes sponsoring political parties and many are seeking admission to Jonathan’s circle A group of power-brokers and fortune-seekers is taking shape around President Goodluck Jonathan. Often rivals, most have interests in the oil business, whose centre is his native Niger...
