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The Dangote Group says it generated approximately $17 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026 and is targeting about $36 billion in revenue for the full year. The figures were disclosed by the group’s Chief Strategy Officer, Aliyu Suleiman, during a media briefing at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos. The briefing took…
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria has announced plans aimed at ensuring that ongoing reforms in the banking sector translate into greater benefits for businesses and households. The initiative comes amid continuing changes in Nigeria’s financial sector, including banking recapitalisation and efforts to strengthen the country’s economic environment. The institute said it is developing…
Bagudu said the Federal Government’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy would require greater revenue mobilisation, investment and, where necessary, borrowing supported by public confidence. The minister also called for a more informed public conversation about Nigeria’s fiscal capacity and the resources required to fund development. At the workshop, Bagudu urged journalists to scrutinise…
The Dangote Group says it generated approximately $17 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026 and is targeting about $36 billion in revenue for the full year. The figures were disclosed by the group’s Chief Strategy Officer, Aliyu Suleiman, during a media briefing at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos. The briefing took…
Nigeria is seeking stronger international cooperation to address terrorism, banditry, oil theft, cybercrime and other emerging security threats affecting the country. The Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, made the call on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. According to the minister, Nigeria’s security challenges have become increasingly…
The Federal Government has announced plans to empower five million young Nigerians through skills acquisition and entrepreneurship programmes designed to improve employability and support sustainable livelihoods. The initiative is being implemented under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy and is focused on equipping young people with practical skills that can be converted into employment…
Nigeria’s total public debt stock rose to ₦166.79 trillion as of June 30, 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). The DMO published the debt report on September 25, 2026, showing that the country’s debt increased from ₦152.40 trillion in June 2025 to ₦166.79 trillion a year later —…
Two giant pandas have arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, beginning a new 10-year chapter in the long-running conservation relationship between China and the United States. The pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived in Atlanta on Sunday as part of an international conservation agreement that will see them reside at Zoo Atlanta. Their arrival has attracted…
Samsung is expanding the international reach of creator-led television content as its free streaming service, Samsung TV Plus, adds new channels across several countries. The company announced the expansion on September 28, 2026, saying new creator-led channels are being introduced across markets including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines. Existing…
Global energy markets remain sensitive to developments in the Middle East as disruptions to major oil routes continue to influence crude prices and international trade. Recent developments surrounding Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure and the Strait of Hormuz have attracted particular attention from energy traders and governments. Saudi Arabia resumed operations on its East-West oil pipeline…