Dangote Refinery Eyes $5bn IPO as Valuation Doubles to $50bn
Africa’s largest single-train refinery is preparing for one of Nigeria’s biggest capital market deals yet. Dangote Refinery plans to sell up to 10 per cent of its stake in an…
Nigeria Nears $1.25bn World Bank Loan Approval as FG Warns Against Disbursement Delays
The Federal Government is in the final stages of securing a $1.25 billion World Bank loan to finance economic reforms, job creation, and competitiveness, with the facility expected to go…
Rashford Fires Barcelona to La Liga Glory with Stunning El Clásico Strike
Marcus Rashford delivered one of the defining moments of the 2025/26 season as FC Barcelona clinched their 29th La Liga title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Real Madrid in…
Stock Exchange & EconomyNGX ASI Nears 245,000 as Bullish Rally Powers Market to ₦156.9 Trillion
The Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX ASI) closed at 244,775.83 points on Thursday, May 8, 2026, pushing total market capitalization to a record ₦156.9 trillion as investor confidence held firm…
Court Dismisses Suit Seeking to Nullify APC National Congress, Slams N20 Million Fine on Plaintiff and Lawyer
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Mr. Fubara Dagogo, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), seeking to void the party’s recently conducted…
Innoson, Toyota & Benz: Top 10 Bulletproof Car Upgrades for Nigerian Roads in 2026
As Nigerian roads in 2026 remain among the most challenging in the world — marked by deep potholes, flooding, dusty highways, and widespread adulterated fuel — vehicle owners are increasingly…
French Woman and American Man Test Positive for Hantavirus as Global Repatriation from Stricken Cruise Ship Continues
A French woman and an American man have tested positive for hantavirus infections as countries intensify efforts to repatriate passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship hit by a deadly…
Iran Accuses US of “Unreasonable” Demands in Peace Talks as Trump Rejects Counterproposal
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has accused the United States of presenting “unreasonable” and “one-sided” demands in ongoing negotiations to end the war, as both sides maintain a fragile ceasefire amid rising…
Sowore Backs Aisha Yesufu’s Senatorial Ambition, Says She Joined the Wrong Party
Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has thrown his weight behind fellow activist Aisha Yesufu’s bid for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections,…
APC Clears 33 Aspirants for Rivers Assembly Primaries, Disqualifies 65 Others
The All Progressives Congress (APC) screening exercise for aspirants vying for seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly has concluded with the clearance of 33 candidates, including all 29…