Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has extended the closing date of its initial publicoffering by two weeks to allow more investors across Africa to participate in the share sale.The offer, which opened on 14 September 2026 and was originally scheduled to close on 13 October,will now end on 27 October 2026. Nigeria’s Securities and…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that negotiations with the United States are“meaningless,” arguing that talks have repeatedly been followed by renewed attacks and thatWashington is not seeking genuine dialogue. Speaking in Tehran during a meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, Pezeshkian wasquoted by the state news agency IRNA as saying: “So far,…
President Bola Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and leadNigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.The announcement was made on Sunday in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant tothe President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice…
British singer Ed Sheeran has described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic, unjustifiable anddisproportionate” while addressing the ongoing conflict during a concert in Philadelphia.Speaking at the start of his show at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday night, Sheeran said he had longavoided political commentary because he wanted his music and performances to promote unity ratherthan…
Pope Leo XIV is celebrating his 71st birthday today, marking another milestone as the first American-born pontiff in the history of the Catholic Church.Born Robert Francis Prevost on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, he was elected the 267th popeon May 8, 2025, succeeding Pope Francis. He took the name Leo XIV and has dual…
Oil prices approached $100 a barrel yesterday, with traders and analysts warning of a renewed supply crunch, as hostilities between the US and Iran exacerbated supply concerns. The price of benchmark Brent crude rose above $98 a barrel during the day for the first time since late July, following US strikes on three Iranian crude…
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has said that 2026 could be a good year for him to win the Ballond’Or for the first time.Speaking at a press conference on Monday ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League match againstInter Milan, the 27-year-old France captain pointed to his record-breaking performances at the 2026World Cup. He scored 10…
It is the fourth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, and reflections have continued on the enduring impact of her 70-year reign and the memories she left behind.Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on 8 September 2022 at the age of 96.She remains Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, having ascended the throne in 1952 and…
Barcelona have completed the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City, the La Liga championsannounced on Tuesday.The 30-year-old Spain international has signed a four-year contract that runs until 30 June 2030. Thetransfer fee is reported to be in the region of £65 million (€76.5 million), with an initial payment ofaround €60 million plus add-ons.Rodri becomes…
The European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has denied reports that it is withdrawing fromobserving Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, clarifying that it will instead deploy an Electoral ExpertMission (EEM).In a statement issued on Monday and signed by EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS Gautier Mignot,the delegation expressed surprise at media reports claiming it had…
