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Dangote Group and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) have signed a $600 million financing agreement to expand fertilizer production capacity in Nigeria and establish a large manufacturing platform in Ethiopia. The financing facility, awarded to Greenview Fertilizer Corporation (Greenview), Dangote Fertilizer Holding Company, will support the expansion of the Dangote Fertilizer Plant in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, and contribute to the development …

…Healthcare facilities to obtain dedicated private electrical systems …Reform is expected to improve emergency care and service delivery Daud Olatunji The federal government has unveiled a sweeping plan to end chronic electricity outages in Nigeria’s hospitals, introducing a private sector-led model that will see healthcare facilities powered by dedicated energy systems in a bid to eliminate reliance on generators. For …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Kogi State Government has reiterated its ban on excessive graduation ceremonies in nursery, primary and secondary schools, warning that any school violating the directive will be shut down. The government also reaffirmed the ban on graduation ceremonies by university students after final semester exams across the state. The Councilor for Education, the Hon. Wemi Jones, …

Tunisia became the first team to sack their coach at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup after a disappointing start to the tournament. The Tunisian Football Federation has announced the dismissal of coach Sabri Lamouchi following the 5-1 defeat against Sweden in the opening match of Group F on Sunday. The heavy defeat left Tunisia bottom of the group and …

Dangote Industries Limited has stepped up efforts to strengthen its position in the global fertilizer market, leveraging a strong track record of investments and strategic partnerships across Africa. The company, which has seen successful investments and exits in key sectors including renewable energy, port infrastructure, digital connectivity and industrial platforms, said the fertilizer business remains central to its long-term growth …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for failure to meet constitutional electoral performance requirements. The other political parties affected are Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP) and Zenith Labor Party (ZLP). Justice …

Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has advised that the ruling ordering the deregistration of some political parties in Nigeria be overturned. The NDC presidential candidate has denounced on the altar of politics the growing damage to the nation’s sacred institutions, reiterating the need for Nigeria to restore the dignity, independence and integrity of …

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepen collaboration with federal authorities and security agencies in addressing the worsening security situation in the state, including banditry, kidnappings and threats to rural livelihoods. The governor gave the assurance on Monday while receiving the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the South West, Adegoke Fayoade, at …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned in the strongest possible terms against any attempt to use the judiciary as a tool to undermine democracy and plunge Nigeria into a major political crisis. The party said it was deeply alarmed by the ruling reportedly delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in a case filed by …

The National Assembly and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) have stepped up efforts to scale up the student loan initiative, with plans to expand borrowers from 1.6 million to at least 7 million students nationwide. NELFUND Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Monday during a national awareness program on the student loan program organized …