By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has announced channels through which customers and investors can subscribe to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE Initial Public Offering (IPO), which opens on September 14, 2026. FirstBank is acting as a Receiving Bank for the offer, which comprises 4.1 billion ordinary shares priced at ₦525 each. The bank said…
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has spread to a seventh province, raising concerns of further transmission across the country, authorities said Friday. South-Ubangi Governor’s Office officially declared an outbreak in the northwestern province after laboratory analysis confirmed a suspected case of the highly infectious virus. Acting Governor Jean-Rene Galekwa said…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has assured parents, guardians and students that all Federal Unity Colleges nationwide will resume academic activities on Monday, September 14, 2026, with measures in place to ensure a safe and smooth start to the new academic session. The Federal Ministry of Education said relevant security agencies had been notified…
By Ayomide Otitoju Economist Bismarck Rewane has urged Nigerians to take advantage of the Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO), saying investment in the company could offer greater long-term value than selling their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for short-term gains. Speaking on the potential impact of the IPO, Rewane said the offering could deepen Nigeria’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Retail has commissioned its first technology-powered self-service smart station along Bill Clinton Drive, Airport Road, Abuja, as part of efforts to modernise its retail operations. Speaking at the commissioning, Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Ltd., Dr Mumuni Dagazau, said the facility reflected the company’s commitment to innovation, convenience, operational efficiency and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has promised to decentralise government services and strengthen the economic potential of the state’s five divisions. Hamzat made the commitment on Thursday during an interview on IKD 106.1 FM’s programme, “KOH Unscripted in Ikorodu.” He said Lagos…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the Dangote Refinery as more than an industrial project, saying its development demonstrated Africa’s capacity to execute ambitious projects on a market-changing scale. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday at the official launch of the Africa-Diaspora Leadership Programme 2026 Young Global Leaders Convening, themed “Building Africa at…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Ministry of Health has concluded its investigation into a patient experience incident involving a woman who sought medical care for her daughter at Randle General Hospital. The incident was reported on social media on August 31, 2026, by the patient’s mother, Mrs. Oshodi. The ministry said the investigation established…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has assured residents that there is currently no widespread outbreak of diphtheria in the state, while strengthening surveillance and preparedness measures following an active outbreak reported in parts of Nigeria. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, gave the assurance on Wednesday during a press briefing on the state’s…
