Between reforms and realities

Nigeria's government has announced a six-month suspension on the export of shea nuts in a bid to encourage local value addition and stimulate domestic processing. How will this ban reshape the balance between exporters and local processors in the short term?

The recent increase in the price of compressed natural gas is straining households and transport operators across Nigeria. Once seen as a cheaper alternative to petrol, CNG’s rising cost is raising doubts about its viability as a long-term solution to fuel affordability. Could this price hike slow down Nigeria’s energy transition and push more citizens back to petrol use?

Tidjane Thiam, former Credit Suisse CEO, has reaffirmed his determination to contest Ivory Coast’s 2025 presidential election despite political pushback. Will Thiam’s international reputation give him an edge in Ivory Coast’s tense political landscape?