Nigeria

  • Jun 3, 2010
  • 2 min read

NIGERIA: Budget revision could exacerbate strain

President Goodluck Jonathan has sent a proposal to the National Assembly which would see the 2010...

Nigeria
  • May 28, 2010
  • 14 min read

AFRICA: Post-crisis power outlook is slowly improving

Regional electricity generation is still failing to keep pace with rising demand, despite efforts...

Africa
  • May 26, 2010
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NIGERIA: Government sends signals on economic reform

Comments today from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the National Assembly suggest that some...

Nigeria
  • May 20, 2010
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NIGERIA: Jonathan receives key boost on Delta amnesty

The Niger Delta amnesty programme received a boost yesterday, when Ijaw Youth Council (IYC)...

Nigeria
  • May 19, 2010
  • 7 min read

AFRICA: Fibre optic networks will take time to mature

The gaps in high-speed backbone networks in sub-Saharan Africa are closing rapidly. The majority...

Africa
  • May 18, 2010
  • 2 min read

NIGERIA: Shake-up at state oil firm, but reform stalls

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday appointed a new managing director, Austin Oniwon, for the...

Nigeria
  • May 14, 2010
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NIGERIA: Ibori arrest delivers fresh boon for Jonathan

Former Delta State Governor James Ibori was arrested yesterday in Dubai in relation to money...

Nigeria
  • May 13, 2010
  • 2 min read

NIGERIA: VP choice may strengthen Jonathan's position

President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to nominate Kaduna State Governor Namadi Sambo as his...

Nigeria