Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is advancing plans to list his oil-refining business across multiple stock exchanges on the continent in what could become a landmark transaction for African capital markets. The proposed share sale for Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is being structured as a cross-border listing, according to a report by Bloomberg on …
FIFA has rejected Iran’s request to relocate its 2026 World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing logistical challenges despite rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the matches will proceed in the United States as originally scheduled, reinforcing FIFA’s position on maintaining the tournament structure. FIFA President …
Former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, has announced his intention to contest the Benue North-East senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Suswam made this known on Monday during an interview on Arise TV. The former governor had earlier defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC …
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said President Bola Tinubu holds a strategic advantage over opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Keyamo made the remark in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, where he pointed to Tinubu’s political experience and history in opposition politics. “The unique …
Strengthening local systems, training food handlers, and investing in infrastructure are seen as key to tackling $3.6bn annual losses Nigeria can significantly reduce the burden of foodborne diseases and save thousands of lives each year by strengthening local food systems, empowering grassroots actors, and improving coordination across all levels of governance, a food safety …
Nigeria has lost more than 400 unarmed civilians to a series of accidental military airstrikes between 2017 and 2026, reigniting concerns over operational intelligence, accountability, and civilian protection in the country’s counterinsurgency efforts. Despite repeated denials by the Nigerian military in some instances, maintaining that operations were targeted at terrorists and bandits, multiple reports indicate …
Nigeria's electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded a revenue loss of ₦63.46 billion in January 2026, as severe gas supply shortages and persistent grid collapses crippled power generation across the country. According to a report issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) titled “Commercial Performance of Distribution Companies”, 11 DisCos collectively generated ₦204.74 billion in …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released an updated list of members of its convention committee and subcommittees ahead of its national convention scheduled for April 14, 2026. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the review was aimed at improving coordination and ensuring a smooth and credible …
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday appeared before the Kaduna State High Court as proceedings resumed in his trial filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). In a video shared by ARISE NEWS, El-Rufai, dressed in an agbada, was seen making his way through a crowded court corridor …
Nigeria’s gross external reserves have come under sustained pressure over the past month, shedding more than $1.18 billion between March 11 and April 9, 2026, amid persistent market interventions and rising global uncertainty. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows the reserves declined from a peak of $50.03 billion on March 11 to …
