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Dangote Refinery IPO Launches on NGX

The Dangote Group has officially opened its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) to raise over $1 billion. Aliko Dangote projected that the expansion will make the refinery the largest single entity in Africa by the end of the year.

Nigeria Re-enters J.P. Morgan Emerging Market Index

J.P. Morgan has officially re-listed Nigerian Federal Government bonds in its Government Bond Index–Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) after an 11-year absence, signalling renewed international investor confidence.

FG Issues ₦729 Billion Bond for Power Sector Debt

The Nigerian Federal Government raised a ₦729 billion bond aimed at settling outstanding debts across the electricity value chain and stabilising energy supply nationwide.

FIFA and CAF Delegation Arrives in Abuja Over NFF Crisis

A joint delegation from FIFA and CAF arrived in Nigeria's capital to intervene in the governance dispute surrounding the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and hold mediation talks with stakeholders.

UN Urges Global Action on AI Risks

The United Nations has called for urgent regulatory frameworks to manage artificial intelligence capabilities, highlighting existential risks and ethical concerns surrounding rapid AI deployment.

INEC Clears Candidates for 2027 Parliamentary Races

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the final verified list of candidates contesting the upcoming National Assembly elections, clearing over 1,300 candidates across political parties.

Nigeria's Crude Oil Output Rises in August

Official energy reports show a 0.4% month-on-month increase in Nigeria's crude oil production, meeting the OPEC monthly output targets.

Global Oil Prices Rise Above $107 Amid Middle East Tensions

International crude oil benchmarks surged past $107 per barrel due to persistent supply disruption concerns and heightened geopolitical tensions around key transit routes.

Report Highlights Staffing Deficit in Primary Healthcare

A newly released national health report revealed that 97% of Primary Health Centres across 16 Nigerian states fail to meet minimum national staffing standards.

Nigeria U-20 Falconets Advance in World Cup Stage

Nigeria's national U-20 women's football team, the Falconets, secured a decisive 10-1 victory over New Caledonia to set up a knockout stage match against England.

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