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The corruption watchdog has announced investigations into a bogus government entity and a linked office, signaling a widening probe into allegedly fake agencies that have siphoned public funds. Three senior officials have been suspended, and an arrest warrant has been issued for the alleged creator.
A wave of attacks in Borgu’s Niger state has seen mosques targeted and scores abducted. Officials say fatalities and missing persons are being verified as authorities mount a security response.
Security forces are conducting a coordinated rescue operation after mass abductions in Niger State. Reports indicate hundreds of victims and rising kidnap-for-ransom incidents; authorities vow to pursue those responsible.
The Nigeria Football Federation has seen its president, general secretary, and executive committee resign amid governance and funds scrutiny, as the government orders reforms. The moves follow the teams’ recent poor performances and World Cup qualification failures, prompting an emergency congress and potential normalization oversight.
MOPO, the Sheffield-based company, is expanding its battery and solar-powered energy hubs across Africa, backed by Octopus Energy, Norfund and the IFC. The round supports MOPOGrid to extend cabling alongside battery rentals in Nigeria, DRC, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Chad and Uganda. UK aid funding shifts under ICAI projections.
Uber has winded down its operations in Nigeria and Uganda after a thorough review, effective September 2, 2026. The move comes as part of a global restructuring that includes cutting about 3,300 jobs. The company remains committed to sub-Saharan Africa but is refocusing investments on growth, automation and markets with stronger opportunities.
Air quality in major MENA cities is deteriorating amid rapid urbanization, with health, productivity and tourism at stake. A multipronged approach is urged to curb pollution and safeguard long-term development.
Aliko Dangote has opened a month-long IPO for Dangote Petroleum Refinery, offering roughly 3% of the company to retail investors from 14 September with minimum purchases of 10 shares. The sale will fund plans to double capacity to about 1.4m barrels per day and expand listings outside Africa, while critics warn of concentration of ownership and valuation risks.
World Athletics has awarded Nairobi the 2029 World Championships, marking Africa’s first hosting of the event. Munich will stage 2031, while London and Rome miss out. Kenya touts upgrades to Kasarani Stadium and infrastructure as a historic milestone for African sport.
NDLEA has arrested a Mexican national, Arturo Carrera Loaiza, at Lagos airport as part of a crackdown on an industrial-scale methamphetamine network. Investigators link Loaiza to a forest-laboratory operation in Ogun and Oyo states and a dismantled Ebonyi facility, with substantial quantities of chemicals and equipment seized.
Investors in Nigeria and across Africa are rushing to subscribe to the Dangote Refinery IPO, described by promoters as a “People’s IPO.” The offer is the largest ever in Africa and aims to broaden ownership, attracting retail and institutional investors while highlighting risks around valuation, leverage and execution. Regulators and analysts caution on long-term sustainability despite short-term excitement.
At least 37 suspected illegal miners have died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. Officials have said the deaths have been sent for medical examination while an intelligence report and survivors point to overcrowding and poor ventilation in the detention facility. Protests and a curfew have followed.
Residents near the AGC Chemicals site in Thornton-Cleveleys have shown elevated PFAS levels, especially PFOA, in blood tests. Authorities warn that tests cannot predict individual health outcomes, while calls for more research and clearer guidance intensify as investigations continue.
A weekend of eclectic performances at The Tramway has showcased a blend of folk-inflected, electronic and Balkan-inspired sounds. From brian d’Souza’s bio-sonification to Stravsky & Pelè’s naive folk, the program highlights a vibrant, experimental music scene with high visual impact and occasional dramatic moments.
Kenya's government says its stake and a public share offer will accompany the Dangote refinery project, which is moving toward groundbreaking despite ongoing land disputes and court orders. Officials promise transparency and local participation while Dangote stresses investor interest and regional job creation.
Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo has been crowned as king of Tooro, Uganda, after a contested selection by the Babiito clan. The ceremony followed the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, whose heir remains publicly unconfirmed. Queen Best Kemigisa disputes the process, citing a will and an unrevealed heir. The coronation amplifies tensions within Tooro’s royal family and broader Ugandan society.
Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel Gabriel, known as Ben Dancer, is attempting a 168-hour dance marathon in Lagos to set a Guinness World Record. He has drawn on Nigeria’s diverse dance styles and is supported by crowds at Freedom Park. Guinness World Records has not confirmed official status yet.
An ATR-42 military aircraft on a Benin–Lagos routine flight has crashed near Igbokoda, Ondo State. Authorities have activated search-and-rescue operations and declared three days of national mourning. Initial reports indicate 25 passengers and seven crew members were on board; casualty figures remain unconfirmed.
The high court has intervened for a second time in CREW’s bid for access to DOGE records from the early Trump era. The court’s conservative majority has limited prior orders to produce documents, while CREW argues DOGE is a federal agency subject to FOIA. The dispute centers on transparency of a presidential advisory body and its broad authority.
Nigeria has confirmed a new Ebola case in Abuja, with a Ugandan-born woman who travelled via Kampala and Addis Ababa having tested positive. Kenya reports nine infections and a fatality as investigators trace potential links and a wider outbreak across East Africa. Authorities are tracing contacts and seeking the source of infection while genomic sequencing is under way.