The much-anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has officially opened, giving Nigerians and other eligible investors an opportunity to acquire shares in one of Africa’s largest industrial projects. The offer, which commenced on Monday, September 14, 2026, involves 4.1 billion ordinary shares priced at ₦525 per share. If fully … Read more
The planned reopening of Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges has been thrown into uncertainty as education workers move to suspend academic activities in protest against the Federal Government’s proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos. Despite the Federal Ministry of Education’s directive that all Federal Unity Colleges should resume for the new academic session today, Monday, September … Read more
One person has died and two others have been rescued after a two-storey building undergoing manual demolition collapsed in the Aboru area of Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, September 10, 2026, at No. 42, Governor’s Road, Aboru, where workers were reportedly carrying out demolition … Read more
Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has appealed to fintech company, OPay Digital Services Limited, to reconsider the continued detention of Hafsat Abubakar, the 27-year-old woman arrested over a viral false claim that the company was shutting down its operations. Ahmad made the appeal in a post on X on Thursday, September 10, 2026, arguing that … Read more
The Benue State Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, has clarified that the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) never instructed him to forward a letter notifying him of Peter Obi’s planned visit to Governor Hyacinth Alia. Nwadiogbu said the letter was handed to him by members of the NDC who visited his office to inform the Police … Read more
NEWS September 4, 2026 / 3 min read. By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team. Nigeria Denies Backing Failed Niger Coup NIGERIA The Federal Government has rejected allegations linking Nigeria or the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to the failed coup attempt in Niger Republic, describing such claims as false and misleading. The … Read more
TECHNOLOGY September 4, 2026 / 4 min read. By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team. Meta Rolls Out AI Image Generation, Voice Translation and Smart Stickers for WhatsApp Users in 2026 New WhatsApp AI features turn the messaging app into an assistant, translator and creative studio LAGOS, NIGERIA Meta Platforms has unveiled a major artificial … Read more
NEWS September 4, 2026 / 3 min read. By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team. Grammy-Winning Jazz Icon Cassandra Wilson Dies At 70 In Mississippi UNITED STATES The music world has been plunged into mourning following the death of Grammy-winning jazz icon Cassandra Wilson, one of the most distinctive and influential voices to emerge from … Read more
NIGERIA — Nigerian rapper Erigga has responded after Afrobeats superstar Davido criticised a social media post that sparked a debate over family wealth, privilege and the effort required to succeed in the music industry. The exchange began after Erigga shared a message on social media praising musicians who, according to him, had built their careers … Read more
At least 37 people suspected of involvement in illegal oil theft have reportedly died after inhaling dangerous petroleum fumes during an illegal loading operation at Okari Jetty in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred around midnight on Thursday, September 3, 2026, throwing the riverside community into confusion and raising fresh concerns … Read more