Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully completed a landmark Private Equity Placement that raised approximately US$2.5 billion in new equity, following a highly successful offering. The transaction, believed to be Africa’s largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement, marks a significant milestone in the history of the company and demonstrates strong investor confidence in the refinery’s long-term growth strategy and operational excellence. NNPCL Expands Crude Oil Supply to Dangote Refinery The capital raise is the first equity funding round involving external investors beyond the company’s legacy shareholder base, underscoring the growing attractiveness of DPRP as a world-class…
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The European Union has fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for breaching rules designed to promote competition in digital services. European commisioner in charge of tech sovereignty, Henna Virkkunen, in a statement on Thursday, said Google failed to comply with the Digital Markets Act by promoting its own services, including shopping and transport, on Google Search over those of competitors and by restricting the way app developers sell to customers. Bill Gates Withdraws from India AI Summit Over Epstein Links Ms Virkkunen noted that the popular tech company was fined €460 million ($524.7 million) and €430 million ($490 million) respectively,…
Malama ta maka FUD a kotu bisa kora da ɓata mata suna tare da neman diyya Naira Miliyan 120 Tsohuwar malama a Jami’ar Tarayya ta Dutse (FUD), Dr. Ramla Muhammad Kamal, ta kai ƙarar jami’ar da kuma magatakardan ta a Babbar Kotun Tarayya da ke Dutse, ta.na ƙalubalantar korar ta daga aiki tare da neman a biya ta Naira Miliyan 120 saboda zargin bata mata suna da kuma take haƙƙin ta na aiki. Farin Dutse Community Celebrates Abduljabbars’ Quranic Recitation Victory Daily Trust ta rawaito cewa a cikin kundin ƙarar mai lamba FHC/DUT/CS/18/2026, Dr. Ramla, wadda ta kasance malama ce…
Gwamnatin Jihar Kano ta mayar da ma’aikatan wucin gadi 51 na Radio Kano Ma’aikata na dindindin, bayan amincewar Gwamna Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf na cike guraben da ma’aikata suka yi ritaya. Shugaban gidan Radio Kano, Kwamared Abubakar Adamu Rano, ya bayyana wannan a matsayin gagarumar nasara a tarihin gidan rediyon. Ya kuma miƙa godiyarsa ga Gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf, da Shugabar Ma’aikatan Jihar Kano, Hajiya Bilkisu Maimota, da sauran masu ruwa da tsaki bisa goyon bayan da suka bayar wajen tabbatar da wannan nasara. TVET Empowering Youth Through Innovation, Employment-UNESCO Mataimakiyar Shugaban Radio Kano, Hajiya Zulaihat Yusuf Aji, tare da…
A 51-year-old man, Adedamola Akintola, on Thursday appeared before the Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over the alleged theft of N1.2 million mistakenly transferred to his bank account. Mr Akintola, of No. 21, Isawo Road, Ikorodu, Lagos State, was arraigned on a one-count charge of stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. EFCC Arrests Nigerian-American Over Alleged ₦434.9m Vehicle Import Fraud The prosecutor, Tunji Olaniyi, told the court that the money, the property of Ismael Atere of the Ayegun Olomo area in Ibadan, was erroneously transferred into the defendant’s account. Mr Olaniyi alleged that after being contacted…
The Niger State Government has commenced plans to digitally map all private health facilities across the state as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare regulation, improve planning and enhance access to quality healthcare services. The initiative is being implemented through a strategic partnership between the Niger State Private Health Facilities Agency (NiSPHFA) and the Niger State Geographic Information System (NiGIS). The collaboration was announced during an advocacy visit by the management of NiGIS to the NiSPHFA headquarters in Minna. Speaking during the meeting, the Executive Chairman of NiSPHFA, Dr. Abdullahi Suleiman, described the initiative as a significant step towards addressing…
The Kano State House of Assembly says it will intensify efforts through quality legislation and effective oversight to enhance the education sector and align it with global standards. The Chairman, House Committee on Higher Education, Ali Lawan, gave the assurance during an oversight visit to the Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso College of Arts and Remedial Studies, Tudun Wadan Dan Kade. MTQ Seeks KDSG Support to Strengthen Qur’anic Education Ali Lawan said the committee was determined to work with relevant stakeholders to address the challenges facing the institution. He disclosed that the committee would invite the Commissioner for Higher Education and other…
The Kano Online Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has honoured Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his administration’s support for media development and commitment to strengthening journalism in the state. The award was presented during a ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Kano, attended by members of the State Executive Council and other senior government officials. Kano Online Chapel Hosts Workshop to Boost Credibility in Journalism The Chapel said the recognition was in appreciation of the state government’s partnership in promoting professional journalism, including facilitating the…
Ado Salisu President of the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), Olabisi Temitope Joseph, has been elected Continental President for Africa of the International School Sport Federation (ISF). The election took place during the 2026 ISF General Assembly held in Belgrade, Serbia, on July 21, with delegates from 82 countries participating and 79 votes cast. ABU Revamps Sports Directorate with Strategic Appointments According to the NSSF, Joseph becomes the first woman to hold the position and the first African to occupy the office since the establishment of the ISF. Joseph has served as President of the NSSF since 2020 and was…
The Kano State House of Assembly has recommitted the Kano State Electricity Bill 2026, paving the way for the establishment of a state-owned electricity agency to drive independent power development. The decision followed the consideration of the bill at the Committee of the Whole during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore. Reliable Electricity Critical to Healthcare Reform Agenda-Minister Speaking to newsmen shorty after sitting, the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini, said once assented to by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the law would provide for the establishment of an electricity agency to be headed by a Managing…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has warned members of the public against paying money to anyone claiming to facilitate registration for the state’s mass wedding programme, describing such demands as fraudulent. The Deputy Commander-General of the Board, Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, gave the warning while addressing newsmen in Kano. Kano Mass Wedding: 3,000 Couples Face Mandatory Medical Tests He said the board had received reports that some individuals were extorting prospective beneficiaries despite the Kano State Government’s decision to fully sponsor the programme. Dr. Aminuddeen stressed that neither the Hisbah Board nor the Kano State Government had authorised anyone to collect…
The Nigerian Navy says it has uncovered nine illegal refining sites comprising 23 dugout pits in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers. This is contained in an operational report by the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, on Tuesday in Abuja. Kano Deputy Governor Urges Navy Graduates to Uphold Discipline Mr Folorunsho said that the sites were uncovered during an operation carried out by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) BONNY under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. According to him, during the operation, personnel uncovered nine illegal refining sites comprising 23 dugout pits, with 18 of the pits containing an estimated…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has assured Nigerians that the ₦100 and ₦200 banknotes remain valid legal tender despite their reduced circulation across the country. Nigerian Investment Opportunities According to Ireporter Online, Cardoso attributed the scarcity of the lower-denomination notes to the increasing adoption of digital payment platforms, changing consumer spending habits, and the dynamics of currency demand and supply rather than any decision by the apex bank to withdraw them. Alleged Fraudulent Acts: CSO Protests At CBN, Submits Petition Against Bank Speaking after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday,…
The Plateau State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (LPRES) Project in collaboration with Livestock Genetic Africa Limited, has commenced stakeholder sensitisation ahead of the planned statewide Mass Artificial Insemination (AI) Programme aimed at improving livestock productivity. The initiative is designed to enhance the genetic quality of livestock, increase meat and milk production, and strengthen the livestock value chain through the adoption of modern breeding technologies. Kano Assembly Calls for Transfer of L-PRES Project to Ministry of Livestock The sensitisation brought together livestock farmers, pastoralists, traditional rulers, extension workers and community leaders to educate them on the objectives, benefits and implementation…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has uncovered 908 fake workers across several federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), in a payroll fraud that allegedly siphoned hundreds of millions of naira. The anti-graft agency said it recovered about N942 million allegedly linked to fraudulent salary payments made to the fictitious employees. Kano Adopts Technology to End Ghost Workers, Improve Salary Payments According to BBC Pidgin, Musa Aliyu, chairman of the ICPC, said the discovery followed an investigation launched by the commission in 2024 after it detected irregularities in pension payments. The commission described fake…
The Kano State Government has presented appointment letters to 8,588 newly recruited teachers and Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) personnel as part of efforts to strengthen the education sector and improve learning outcomes across the state. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, alongside the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, presented the appointment letters during a ceremony held in Kano. Minister Commends Kano’s Recruitment of 8,588 Teachers The beneficiaries comprise 4,900 newly recruited teachers and 3,688 BESDA personnel under the 2026 programme. Speaking at the event, Dr. Alausa…
Ado Salisu The Pro-Chancellor of Northwest University, Kano NWUK, Professor Hafiz Abubakar, has pledged the university’s full support for its athletes as preparations intensify for the forthcoming Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) competition scheduled to be held in Calabar, Cross River State. Professor Abubakar made the pledge during the opening ceremony of the maiden Inter-Union Staff Football Competition held at the university’s main campus. University of Calabar Set for Historic Hosting of 28th NUGA Games He said organising regular sporting competitions among staff and students would help identify and develop talented athletes while promoting sports development within the institution. The…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Maruf Alausa, has commended the WOFAN–Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) SIBLING Project at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), describing it as a strategic initiative for equipping students with practical agricultural and entrepreneurial skills. Dr. Alausa gave the commendation during an inspection visit to the project site, where he expressed satisfaction with the level of investment and its potential to transform students through hands-on agricultural training. WOFAN Invests N40 Million in BUK to Produce Job-Creating Agripreneurs The Minister, who was accompanied by the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, said the initiative would…
The Director-General of the Kaduna State Bureau of Interfaith, Barrister Tahir Umar Tahir, has received a delegation from the Majlisu Madarisi Tahfizil Qur’anil Kareem (MTQ) to discuss areas of collaboration aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence and strengthening Qur’anic education in the state. The delegation, led by the Ameer of the organisation, Suleiman Aliyu Abdullahi, visited the Director-General at his office in Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna. Quranic Teacher Accused of Killing Student for Missing School During the meeting, the delegation said the visit was aimed at fostering mutual understanding and exploring opportunities for collaboration, particularly in promoting peace and harmony…
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) and FP2030 have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration to improve financing, transparency and accountability in family planning programmes across Nigeria. The commitment was made during a strategic engagement between the AHBN Coordinator, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, and the Regional Director/Managing Director for North, West and Central Africa at FP2030, Dr. Alain E.M. Damiba. Kano Steps Up Monitoring of Family Planning, Nutrition Services Also present at the meeting was the Advocacy, Accountability and Partnership Manager of the FP2030 North, West and Central Africa Hub, Yusuf Nuhu. During the meeting, Dr. Damiba commended AHBN for…