Nigeria’s solid mineral exports rose by N113.53 billion year-on-year to N249.70 billion in the first half of 2026, reflecting a sharp increase in the value of mineral products shipped during the period. The post Nigeria’s solid mineral
The Nigerian equities market opened the week on a mildly bullish note on Monday, September 14, 2026, as the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) rose 0.10% to close at 243,299.24 points while the market capitalization added N159.8 billion to clo
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has assured investors that the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE presents a compelling opportunity for strong ret
International Breweries Plc (INTBREW) has set September 16, 2026, as deadline for qualification for the company’s previously approved N84 billion Return of Capital with payment to qualifying shareholders scheduled for September 23. The po
A former Google DeepMind researcher has warned that artificial intelligence could “kill us all”, saying there may be little time left to prevent such an outcome as advanced AI development accelerates. The post Ex-Google DeepMind researc
[DW] Dangote seeks $1.6 billion from investors to finance a $14.3 billion expansion and thus double the oil refinery's capacity. The offer could give millions of Nigerians a stake in the company. But who can truly afford it?
The Federal Government has raised about N1.23 trillion through two bond issuances under its power sector debt reduction programme, as it moves to settle about N4 trillion in legacy obligations owed to electricity Generation Companies (GenCo
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has suspended its planned shutdown of Federal Unity Colleges over the concession of King’s College, Lagos, to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association (KCOBA). The post TUC suspends planned shutdown of F
The World Health Organization (WHO) says Africa accounted for about 75% of confirmed mpox cases reported globally in July, as the public health risk from the ongoing multi-country outbreak remains moderate. The post WHO says Africa accounts
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, hailed Monday’s share sale of his Nigerian oil refinery as an opportunity to create value for millions of people across Africa.
Royal Exchange Plc has clarified that it has no ownership or control over Royal Exchange Prudential Life Plc (REPRU), following the revocation of the insurer’s operating licence by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). The post Roya
[African Arguments] On 21 August, armed men entered a mosque in Dekara village in Niger State while Friday prayers were underway. At around the same time, nearby settlements were also raided. A few days later, a video circulated on social m
