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The Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) has named Dangote Group President Alhaji Aliko Dangote its Grand Patron, strengthening the event’s ties with one of Africa’s most influential industrial leaders. Appointment and wider role The appointment was formally conveyed during a GEF Board visit to…
A renewed decline in international crude prices is increasing pressure on Nigerian fuel marketers and refiners to lower the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. Key takeaways Brent crude fell 0.99% to $103.90 a barrel, while WTI declined 1.58% to $100.30. Brent had…
An AI-generated audio version accompanies the report on the Scorpion Kings Live concert, where thousands of fans filled Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium in Nasrec for a genre-spanning celebration of South African music. Key takeaways Ringo Madlingozi performed classics including Sondela and Ndiyagodola…
MultiChoice’s reshaped DStv lineup is prompting questions over whether South African sports viewers are being forced to pay more to follow major events. The Competition Commission has previously raised concerns about exclusive sports-broadcasting agreements, warning that they could limit…
This story is also available as an AI-generated audio feature. Gospel stars Ntokozo Mbambo and Dumi Mkokstad are among the artists competing at the 19th Icebolethu Crown Gospel Music Awards, an event set to showcase established performers, choirs, radio personalities and rising talent from South…
A grassroots empowerment programme held on Friday, September 19, 2026, distributed farm equipment to farmers and safety helmets to motorists across Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. Organised by YM4YAYI, the exercise was intended to support livelihoods, assist hardworking residents and deliver…
Showunmi, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, has called for President Bola Tinubu to remain in office through the current political cycle and receive support for a second term in 2027, arguing that economic reforms and long-term policies require continuity. His latest comments build on…
APC governorship candidate Yayi has pledged a bus and N50 million to the Central Coordinate Movement (CCM), saying the support will help the grassroots organisation coordinate its activities ahead of the 2027 election cycle in Ogun State. Key takeaways The commitment was announced during a Friday…
Residents of Obantoko in Ogun State have pledged to support the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, in the 2027 election, declaring that Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, his running mate, is “one of us.” Obantoko backs PDP ticket A large gathering from American…
Nigeria’s downstream petroleum regulator says it cannot set petrol prices because the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 requires fuel prices to be determined by an open market, unless a formally established market failure justifies government intervention. Key takeaways The PIA permits state…
The Nigerian government is preparing sanctions against Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines and other carriers over repeated delays on domestic routes, after the two airlines recorded the highest proportions of late flights in August 2026. Data from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)…
