Nigeria
Dangote Refinery Secures $1bn Backing Ahead of Planned IPO
• Deal comprises completed, funded $600m private placement, $400m underwriting commitment •Transaction reflects confidence in refinery’s strategic role, says Africa’s richest man •Oramah: Transaction demonstrated the appetite for African-led capital
Baraje Predicts PDP Comeback, Says APC Govs Are ‘Tenants’ in Government Houses
Ibrahim Shuaibu in Dutse A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Kawu Baraje, has predicted that the party would reclaim power in Bauchi, Jigawa and other
Orashi Endorsement: Dumo Lulu-Briggs Gains Fresh Momentum Ahead of 2027 Rivers Governorship Race
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Orashi National Congress (ONC) has endorsed the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), High Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs ahead of the 2027 Rivers State
Mohammed Swears in Bauchi LG Chairs Warns Against Misappropriating Funds
Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has charged the newly elected Local Government Chairmen, a Commissioner and six Special Advisers to justify public confidence through competence,
2027 Presidential Election Will Be an Easy Contest for Tinubu, Declares Minister Wike
Olawale Ajimotokan Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has downplayed the threat of the opposition, bragging that President Bola Tinubu would easily breeze to victory in the 2027 presidential election.
Osun Poll: We Respect INEC’s Position, APC Guber Candidate, Oyebamiji, Declares
• We’re studying the results, says campaign DG •ADC alleges victory collaboration as Adeleke refutes working with opposition • We’re finalising documentation of victims of election-related violence, Imole council •Davido
I Rejected Tinubu as Running Mate over Muslim-Muslim Ticket, Atiku Recounts
Chuks Okocha in Abuja Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has narrated how he rejected an attempt by then Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu to become his
INEC Set to Lift Ban on Campaigns Ahead 2027, Projects Over 100 Million Registered Voters
• APC restructures plans nationwide as G-100 meets House Minority Caucus, schedules unity summit for August 31, says Nigeria can’t afford another four years of ruling party Adedayo Akinwale in
At 2027 Peace Accord Signing, Tinubu Tasks All on Violence, Religious Sentiments
• Atiku, Makinde shun ceremony •Musa: no security architecture can guarantee peaceful polls if political actors opt for violence •Says US military technology bolstering operational success against insecurity • Army
348 VCs Meet in Ilorin to Discuss Nigeria’s Future Higher Education
• Tinubu canvasses sector’s digital transformation, sustainable human capital devt Hammed Shittu in Ilorin 348 vice chancellors of the nation’s universities under the aegis of Committee of Vice Chancellors of
