Nigeria
NIGERIA: Sanusi makes strides on banking sector reform
The Nigerian Senate approved draft legislation on May 5 to create an Asset Management Company, or...
NigeriaNIGERIA: Yar'Adua death opens leadership contest
Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in as president today, following the death last night of President...
NigeriaWEST AFRICA: Gas pipeline has transformative potential
The West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) is expected to transmit Nigerian natural gas to all...
West AfricaAFRICA: 'Resource curse' creates fiscal challenges
The recent discovery of oil in several African countries has increased speculation about the...
AfricaNIGERIA: Jonathan sends reformist signal with Iwu exit
Acting President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday suspended the head of the Independent National...
NigeriaNIGERIA: Legal battles complicate PDP infighting
Infighting is intensifying today within the People's Democratic Party (PDP), as the National...
NigeriaAFRICA: MTN-Orascom talks signal telecoms opportunity
South Africa-based mobile telecommunications firm MTN confirmed today that it is in talks with...
AfricaNIGERIA: Aborted Ibori arrest highlights PDP tensions
A violent mob yesterday prevented police from arresting former Delta State Governor James Ibori,...
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