Dangote Refinery IPO attracts "enormous" investor demand

Aliko Dangote says the $1.6 billion Dangote refinery IPO, closing 13 October, has attracted "enormous" demand, though no figures have been released. The offer targets 10 million retail investors and values the refinery at about $49 billion, a figure some have questioned.

Tinubu back in Nigeria: "I am hale and strong, ready to work" Tinubu ends month-long European stay, lands in Lagos ahead of Independence Day

President Tinubu returned to Nigeria on Tuesday after four weeks in London and Paris, dismissing concerns about his health and saying he is ready to resume duties. He is expected to attend Independence Day events and hold political meetings in Lagos ahead of the 2027 elections.

Nigeria Demands Justice as Three Nigerians Are Killed in South Africa

Nigeria has demanded a thorough investigation after three Nigerians were killed in separate incidents in South Africa between 18 and 21 September 2026. Its Johannesburg Consulate says the deaths raise questions about a pattern of targeting Nigerians.

Airlines Threaten Nationwide Shutdown Over Aviation Union Disruptions

Domestic airlines under the AON have threatened a nationwide flight shutdown if aviation unions disrupt any member airline again, following the 11 August picketing of Air Peace flights that the association says cost over ₦2bn.

Nigeria Seeks $1.5 Billion More From World Bank as Public Debt Hits Record ₦166.79 Trillion

The Federal Government has opened talks with the World Bank on three new loans worth $1.5 billion, as Nigeria's public debt reached a record ₦166.79 trillion at the end of June 2026.

Presidency Dismisses Health Speculation, Confirms Tinubu’s Investor Engagements in France

The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu is "hale and hearty" and working during his vacation in France, citing his meetings with investors there. It adds that he will return this week for Independence Day events.

Debt: Atiku Demands Transparency as Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises to ₦166.79tn

Atiku Abubakar has demanded a full account of Nigeria's ₦166.79tn public debt after new DMO figures showed the total rose ₦7.44tn in Q2 2026, questioning debt-servicing charges and calling for greater transparency from the Tinubu administration.

Wike to Lead Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign Teams in FCT, Rivers

Wike says he will lead Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign teams in the FCT and Rivers, citing infrastructure delivery as a key campaign message.

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Doro Takes Nigeria’s Poverty Reduction Agenda to UN General Assembly

At Least 41 Dead as Boat Capsizes on Lake Tanganyika Between Tanzania and Congo

A boat carrying about 100 people capsized on Lake Tanganyika en route from Tanzania to Congo on 24 September 2026, killing at least 41 and leaving a search under way for survivors.