MTN Group has announced plans to acquire full ownership of IHS Towers, after the IHS board accepted an offer of US$8.50 per share, a move that would see MTN increase its stake from 24.7 per cent to 100 per cent and take the company private. The proposed transaction, which remains subject to shareholder and regulatory […]
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Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has elevated his daughters to senior executive positions within the Dangote Group, signalling a structured succession plan and renewed push for global expansion. Under the new leadership arrangement, Halima Dangote will oversee the Group’s Family Office and international operations, with strategic oversight of activities in Dubai and London. Fatima Dangote
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Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has ignited public debate after warning that voters must remain vigilant in protecting their ballots during the 2027 general elections, declaring that The remark, delivered in the context of urging electoral transparency and civic responsibility, has been widely interpreted as a call
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Proceedings in Türkiye’s Grand National Assembly were disrupted on Wednesday after a heated confrontation broke out among lawmakers during a parliamentary sitting. The incident, which was captured on video and circulated widely on social media, showed members of rival political parties shouting, pushing and engaging in physical scuffles on the floor of the chamber, forcing
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Nigeria has secured a permanent position on the Board of the proposed African Central Bank (ACB) following key decisions taken at the African Union (AU) Executive Council, reinforcing the country’s influence over Africa’s evolving financial and monetary integration agenda. The development was confirmed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, who said the decision reflects
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Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released a detailed timetable and key dates for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, providing clarity to political parties, candidates, and voters as the nation prepares for its next democratic milestone. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan dismissed earlier reports suggesting
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Abuja Nigerians have been advised to prepare for a temporary dip in electricity supply as scheduled maintenance on a major gas production facility is expected to reduce gas availability to several thermal power plants feeding the national grid. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) confirmed on Thursday that its joint venture partner, Seplat
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Bank of Industry (BOI) for disbursing a record ₦636 billion in loans to Nigerian businesses in 2025, describing the performance as a major boost to economic recovery and industrial growth. In a statement by the Presidency, Tinubu said the milestone reflects the impact of ongoing economic reforms and
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The United States has accused the Chinese government of sponsoring terrorism and illegal mining activities in Nigeria, allegations that Beijing has strongly denied, calling them “completely baseless.” The accusation emerged after five U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill in the U.S. Congress alleging that Chinese entities are involved in illegal mining operations in Nigeria and are
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has revived the stalled Siemens power project under its Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), moving to expand generation and transmission capacity while also deepening international cooperation on energy infrastructure. The renewed momentum was underscored on Wednesday when Johannes Lenhe, Deputy Head of Mission of SAIPEC (the Saudi–African Investment & Partnership Economic
