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Dangote's Refinery IPO Could Reshape Who Owns Africa's Industrial Future
When the Chairperson and Principal Executive Officer of South Africa's Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), alongside the CEO and Deputy Chairperson of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), boarded a flight to Lagos this week, official statements described the trip as a "visit" to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Complex.
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Shettima Says Tinubu Rejected Claims He Planned to ‘Take Over Power’
Vice President Kashim Shettima says some individuals from Borno State allegedly told President Bola Tinubu in 2023 that traditional outfits he gifted the president during the election campaign were spiritually dangerous and part of a plot to take over power.
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Government to Build New ‘Rope Bridge’ at Carter Bridge Corridor, Umahi Says
The Federal Government says it will construct a new cable-supported bridge at the Carter Bridge corridor as part of a long-term plan to improve navigation and modernise infrastructure in the area.
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Nigerian Government Suspends Planned Closure of Eko Bridge After Safety Review
The Federal Government has suspended the planned closure of Eko Bridge after a fresh technical assessment found the structure safe for continued use for now.
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Defence HQ Rejects Terrorist Base Claims in Southwest, Steps Up Oyo Hunt
The Defence Headquarters says military operations are ongoing in Oyo State following the abduction of pupils and staff from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, while rejecting claims that terrorists have established a permanent base in the South-West.
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NESREA Shuts Down Kano Rice Mill Over Environmental Violations
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shut down Fortune Rice Mills Limited in Kano for failing to comply with national environmental regulations.
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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Super Eagles Draw Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in Group L alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and Tanzania for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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Ajose Withdraws From Lagos APC Governorship Race, Backs Hamzat
Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose has stepped down from the 2027 Lagos State governorship race, clearing the way for Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat to emerge as the sole aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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EFCC Arrests Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman Over Mambilla Power Project Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in Rigasa, Kaduna State, following his conviction for fraud connected to the Mambilla Power Project.
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Togo Scraps Visa Requirement For African Visitors
The government of Togo has announced visa-free entry for citizens of all African countries for stays of up to 30 days, in a move aimed at boosting regional integration and easing movement across the continent.
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Trump Halts Iran Strike, Cites Progress In Negotiations
United States President Donald Trump says a planned military strike on Iran has been put on hold following renewed peace negotiations involving Gulf leaders and mediators from Pakistan.
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Nigerian Navy, UAE Deepen Maritime Security Ties
The Nigerian Navy is strengthening its strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates to boost maritime security and protect vital trade routes in the Gulf of Guinea.
