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Vol 39 No 13

Published 26th June 1998


Nigeria

Revolving doors in Abuja

Abuja’s hoteliers are among the most obvious beneficiaries of General SaniAbacha’ sdemiseon8June.Sincethen,theinlandcapital’ s hotels and guest houses have been full of would-be advisors, influence- pedlars, contract-seekers and curious journalists. While the new order doesn’t joke with its security, the oppressive surveillance overkill has been lifted and discussions in the capital’s numerous restaurants and bars have returned to their previous exuberant level.

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