Dangote Signs Away a Third of His US$35 Billion Fortune
The Dangote philanthropy pledge commits a third of a US$35.1 billion fortune to his foundation, about US$11.7 billion, after four...
July 30, 2026Topic
Nigeria
Nigerian Court Voids Lawmakers’ US$47M Compensation Order Against Seplat
A Federal High Court voided a N72.6bn ($47.2m) legislative compensation order against Seplat Energy, ruling that Nigeria’s parliament cannot award…
July 29, 2026Nigeria Gas Flaring Wastes US$1.1 Billion in Power
Nigeria’s onshore gas flaring rose 18.36% in 2025, wasting 32,300 GWh of potential electricity worth $1.1 billion while the grid...
July 29, 2026
Nigeria Accuses South Africa of Xenophobic Violence Complicity
Nigeria formally accuses South African security forces of xenophobic violence complicity after 116 citizens killed. Trade and AfCFTA now at...
July 29, 2026
Nigeria’s Digital Government Portal Cuts Out Graft Costs
Nigeria has opened a one-stop digital portal to replace fragmented government services, aiming to cut paperwork, delays and duplicated agency...
July 29, 2026Nigeria Naira Dollar Parallel Market Hits 1,407 per US$
Nigeria's naira weakened to about 1,407 per US dollar on the parallel market, extending mild slippage as traders awaited the...
July 28, 2026
Costa Rica’s Nahara Dance Company to Premiere “SEMILLA” on Nigerian Christian Persecution
Costa Rica's Nahara Dance Company premieres "SEMILLA," a contemporary work on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, where over 52,000...
July 27, 2026
Nigeria Media Probe Targets Google, Meta, X Over Pay
Nigeria media probe targets Meta, Google, and X over content use and AI training. President Tinubu ordered the FCCPC investigation...
July 24, 2026
Dangote Refinery Slowdown Hits Europe Jet Fuel Supply
Dangote Refinery slowdown slashes gasoline output from 81,000 bpd to 10,000 bpd, cutting 20% of Europe’s jet fuel imports and...
July 23, 2026