Bola Tinubu

Dangote refinery expansion, price cuts, $5B IPO

45 clusters · 179 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: IPMAN urges marketers to invest in Dangote Refinery IPO

Since commissioning, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reshaped Nigeria’s energy landscape, supplying approximately 80% of domestic petrol demand. The company is advancing a $5 billion initial public offering (IPO) targeted

Nigeria-South Africa diplomatic tensions

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Nigeria National Assembly suspends visits to South Africa

Tensions between Nigeria and South Africa have escalated following reports of xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Nigerians living in South Africa. Initially, Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima addressed the

Uber exit from Nigeria

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Uber exits Nigerian and Ugandan markets

Uber announced it would wind down its Nigerian operations as of September 2, citing a review of business priorities and investment focus. This decision follows a similar exit from Uganda. The departure has triggered sig

Nigeria tax reform and administration updates

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Nigeria Revenue Service implements tax reforms to support businesses

Nigeria is undergoing fiscal reforms driven by the Nigeria Tax Act and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act to simplify the tax landscape and support economic growth. These reforms include exempting companies with annual r

South Africa xenophobic violence and mass migrations

210 clusters · 488 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Africa processes over 86,000 deportations amid migration tensions

The anti-immigrant wave in South Africa has intensified, driven by nativist groups like ‘March and March’ that set a September 30, 2026, deadline for illegal migrants to depart. This follows a June 30 deadline that trigg

Godswill Akpabio disinformation petition

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Godswill Akpabio petitions DSS over fake anti-North statement

Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the circulation of a fabricated social media statement attributed to him. The viral graphic falsely claimed

China-Nigeria economic and diplomatic relations

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: China dominates Nigeria’s imports with 39% market share

China and Nigeria are expanding their economic and diplomatic cooperation through development grants, trade protocols, and cultural exchange. Initially, China pledged a grant of RMB200 million (approximately 40.3 billio

Nigerian agricultural sector financing and stability trends

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Bank of Agriculture launches N200bn programme to stabilize food prices

Nigerian banks have significantly increased credit to the agricultural sector, with lending rising from approximately N1.46 trillion at the end of 2021 to N3.86 trillion by March 2026. Central Bank of Nigeria data shows

Nigeria advances oil and gas targets through production

17 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nigeria oil revenue projected to plunge 60% from 2030

Nigeria is pursuing ambitious energy targets, aiming for 3 million barrels of crude oil per day and 12 billion cubic feet of gas output daily by 2030, with a long-term goal of 4 million barrels per day. To drive this, th

Nigeria 2027 election preparations and security concerns

12 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nigeria faces investment and security risks ahead of 2027 elections

The official campaign period for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential and national assembly elections commenced on August 19, 2026, following the timetable set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Political pa

West African education unrest: Ghana and Nigeria strikes

37 clusters · 99 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nasarawa State University seeks to end four-week ASUU strike

In Ghana, the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has initiated an indefinite strike affecting institutions such as the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) over allowance disparit

Edo State road infrastructure deterioration

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Benin City residents demand urgent repairs for deplorable roads

Road infrastructure in Edo State, Nigeria, has faced increasing scrutiny due to severe deterioration. Initial reports highlighted the poor condition of Upper Siluko Road in Benin City, which motorists described as a “dea

Nigeria political landscape intensifies ahead of 2027

7 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Benue Police arrest 46 suspects after Peter Obi convoy blockade

Political activity in Nigeria is intensifying as the 2027 general elections approach, marked by significant party realignments and candidate announcements. In Kano, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has seen a major in

Nigeria NELFUND student loan program

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigeria's NELFUND student loan scheme draws praise and debate

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N355.87 billion in student loans since its portal launched in May 2024. As of September 2026, the fund has processed approximately 1.66 million applications, with

Nigeria economic stability, FX inflows, and cost of living

21 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigeria economic reforms must improve household living standards

By September 2026, Nigeria’s macroeconomic landscape continued to show signs of stabilization following structural reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies and foreign exchange liberalization. Finance Minister Ta

Political governance and unity in Bayelsa State

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri promotes ethnic unity and political reform

The Bayelsa Rescue Mission (BRM) has accused Governor Douye Diri of political marginalization, alleging that key appointments and party positions are being concentrated within specific senatorial districts and local gove

Nigeria National Community Food Bank Programme expansion

4 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Oluremi Tinubu launches empowerment and food bank programmes in South-East Nigeria

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is expanding the National Community Food Bank Programme across various geopolitical zones to combat food insecurity and malnutrition. The initiative specifically targets vuln

Nigeria cooperative sector digital transformation

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Nigeria implements digital reforms to combat certificate fraud

The Nigerian Federal Government has initiated a digital transformation project for the cooperative sector under the ‘Renewed Hope Cooperative Reform and Revamp Programme (RH-CRRP) 2030’. Through a Memorandum of Understan

Nigeria kidnapping and insurgent security ops

249 clusters · 239 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Nigerian troops foil terrorist attacks and rescue kidnap victims

By early September 2026, Nigerian security operations continued to target kidnapping, terrorism, and organized crime. In the North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma engaged terrorists across Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara state

Nigerian administration economic and infrastructure policy

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Nigeria faces gap between $50bn investment pledges and $2.06bn actual FDI

Vice President Kashim Shettima has outlined key pillars of the Tinubu administration’s economic strategy, focusing on institutional trust and physical connectivity. In early September, Shettima emphasized the necessity

Arise News interview controversy involving Lere Olayinka

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Rufai Oseni and political accountability on Arise News

A live interview on Arise News involving Lere Olayinka, media aide to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, has triggered a debate over journalistic objectivity and political accountability in Nigeria. The con

Death of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan

9 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ilaro Chief Imam returns N25m to late actor Taiwo Hassan’s family

Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, died at the age of 66 on August 23, 2026, following a battle with stage-four cancer. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Kira Taiwo, during a social media

Nigeria civil service and pension reform efforts

5 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nigeria pension reforms drive massive savings and disbursements

Following calls from retiring civil servants for pension system reforms and increased living wages, the Nigerian Federal Government has pledged to settle a 20-year backlog of unpaid entitlements for disengaged workers. D

Nigeria road funding and concession disputes

8 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nigeria moves to terminate Benin-Asaba Expressway concession

Following Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s accusations of budget omissions and regional bias, and President Bola Tinubu’s subsequent orders for urgent highway reconstruction, tensions regarding Niger Delta infrastructure have

Nigeria market swing: profit-taking and N160tn recovery

19 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Exchange market capitalization reclaims N160 trillion

The volatility in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) continued through late July and early August, characterized by sharp swings between brief rallies and heavy profit-taking. By mid-August, the bearish trend persisted as the A

Rivers State infrastructure and healthcare development

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Rivers State Governor Fubara promotes religious unity and healthcare expansion

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has commissioned several healthcare and infrastructure projects aimed at improving regional services and security. On August 21, the administration inaugurated the remodeled an

Nigeria 2027: APC rallies, Tinubu endorsements

56 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: INEC warns of fines and jail for abusive 2027 campaign rhetoric

The All Progressives Congress (APC) keeps tightening its grip ahead of the 2027 presidential election. President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim‑Muslim ticket with former Borno governor Kashim Shettima continues to draw criticism f

Nigeria Democratic Congress 2027 election preparations

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nigeria political parties contest fiscal transparency and 2027 election readiness

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has begun mobilizing for the 2027 general elections. In the Federal Capital Territory, the party’s South-East chapter announced a goal to secure one million votes for the presidentia

US legal proceedings regarding Bola Tinubu FBI records

7 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nigeria's UN envoy dismisses claims of Tinubu arrest risk in US

A legal dispute continues in U.S. federal court regarding the release of investigative records related to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The case, brought via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit by transparency

Seyi Makinde 2027 presidential bid controversy

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nigeria 2027: Candidates launch campaigns and policy blueprints

Political tension has emerged regarding the potential 2027 presidential ambitions of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. In Ekiti State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) officially denied reports of an alliance with the