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Dangote to launch $16bn refinery in Kenya
Africa’s richest man was set to break ground on a new $16 billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday that he says will mark a vital step towards the continent’s self-sufficiency
Nigeria rejects nuclear deterrence, demands total elimination of atomic weapons
Nigeria has called for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons, warning that humanity cannot continue relying on weapons capable of destroying civilisation for collective security. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the
Man sues EFCC over wanted-person declaration
By Henry Ojelu A Nigerian based abroad, Oluwatosin Adekunle, has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over his declaration as a wanted person by the anti-graft agency. Adekunle,
Buni pays ₦6bn pension, gratuity to 4,271 Yobe retirees
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Yobe State Government has paid more than ₦6 billion in pension and gratuity to 4,271 local government retirees and next-of-kin of deceased employees, Secretary to the
Two Nigerians bag 189 months for $2.4m US cyber fraud
Two Nigerians resident in the United States, Chijioke Timothy Odimegwu and Harafat Mogaji, have been sentenced to a combined 189 months in federal prison for their roles in an international
AFCONQ: Why Super Eagles lost 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau – Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted that Guinea-Bissau were the better side after Nigeria suffered a 3-0 defeat in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday.
‘Stop bringing cows, rams to judges,’ retiring Supreme Court justice tells politicians
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA A retiring Justice of the Supreme Court, Ibrahim Saulawa, yesterday cautioned politicians against attempting to sway judicial officers with what he described as “Greek gifts”. Read
FG begins nationwide youth registration, targets ages 15–35
The Federal Government has commenced nationwide registration of Nigerians aged 15 to 35 under the National Youth Data Bank, NYDB, to build a comprehensive database of the country’s youth population
Forex inflow rises 36.5% to $33.76bn in five months
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria’s net foreign exchange (forex) inflow rose by 36.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $33.76 billion in the first five months of 2026 (5M’26), from $24.72 billion in
NIBSS National Payment Stack hits 100m transactions, deepens financial inclusion
Nigeria’s foremost payment infrastructureprovider, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) PLC, has announced that its National Payment Stack (NPS) surpassed 100 million successful transactions lastFriday, marking a major milestone in
