DISPATCHES Vol 63 No 17 | UNITED NATIONSAFRICAN UNIONCLIMATE CHANGE Fight over Africa’s fossil fuels intensifies 9th August 2022 Climate negotiators push back against AU plan for common position on gas and nuclear energy playing a ‘critical role’ in short to medium term The African Union’s plan to ramp up oil and gas production launched at a preparatory meeting with national negotiating teams has triggered a row with climate experts and green ener... READ FOR FREE
Vol 41 No 7 | NIGERIA Offshore, offside 31st March 2000 In a private investigation, a soccer star says he's uncovered a multi-billion dollar debt trading fraud and calls on the government to act The determination of President Olusegun Obasanjo's government to probe the financial management of its military predecessors is to be tested by soccer star John Fashanu. He has lau...
Vol 47 No 23 | NIGERIA An outsider moves up the list 17th November 2006 Ruling party insiders suggest that Governor Umaru Musa Yar'Adua could win the presidential nomination Intrigue, speculation, betrayal and disappointment marked the run-up to the 17 November deadline for submission of nomination papers to compete to be the ruling People's Democratic...
Vol 44 No 22 | GHANANIGERIA Gaius says goodbye 7th November 2003 The sacking of Jackson Gaius Obaseki, Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, on 3 November, is linked to the growing problems with well connected firm Sa...
Vol 55 No 8 | NIGERIA Buying while there is blood on the streets 18th April 2014 When it comes to Africa’s leading economy, balance sheets not political histories dominate the reading lists Within the last week, Nigeria’s economy was confirmed as the biggest in Africa. At US$510 billion, it is well over $100 bn. bigger than South Africa’s. The first Nigeri... READ FOR FREE