Author: Ogochukwu Ndubuisi

Equities investors gained more than N299 billion on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Monday, with Seplat as the volume driver in the local bourse.

Our Uranium Lit Europe While We Remained In Darkness – Niger’s PM At UNGA  Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine has declared an end to decades of unequal uranium trade, saying the country’s resources will now be managed by Nigeriens and for Nigeriens. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, Zeine said: “For more than half a century, Niger’s uranium has lit the cities of Europe while our cities have remained in darkness. That injustice is now over.” He said Niger recovered control of SOMAÏR, the country’s main uranium company, in June 2025 after nationalising it from…

Nigerian OMO bills auctioned by the Central Bank last week attracted N6.1 trillion from investors chasing double-digit returns on naira-denominated assets.

Nigeria’s gross external reserves continued to rise, reaching about $55 billion, driven by sustained dollar inflow

Gbajabiamila Denies Involvement In Purported PFIPC Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has denied any involvement in the activities of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC. Gbajabiamila spoke on Saturday at the 2026 Gbaja Mega Empowerment programme in Lagos, where he distributed cash, vehicles and other items to residents of Surulere. He said investigations by relevant government agencies cleared him of wrongdoing over allegations linked to the purported council, which the Presidency described as fictitious. According to him, the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences…

Africa’s Exclusion From UN Security Council Undermines Fairness – Shettima Vice President Kashim Shettima says Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations (UN) Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system. Shettima stated this during a meeting with United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for urgent reform of the UN, noting that the nation would remain a dependable partner in efforts to rebuild trust among nations, defend international law and address hunger, violence and exclusion. …

Oyebanji ‌‍⁠‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍‌Dissolves Boards, Terminates Political Appointments Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has approved the immediate dissolution of boards, commissions and parastatals, as well as the termination of the appointments of all political appointees in the state. This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti. Oyebanji said the decision became necessary as his administration gradually winds down its first term ahead of the inauguration of his second term scheduled for Oct. 16. The affected political appointees include Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants and Technical Assistants to…

Kano State Ranks First in 2026 NECO Kano State has ranked first in the 2026 National Examination Council of Nigeria (NECO), with 74,413 candidates that obtained at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. The result showed that Lagos emerged second with 72,496 candidates and Oyo came third with 55,543 candidates. The performance marks the second consecutive year that Kano has topped the NECO national performance chart, after recording the highest number of candidates with five credits, including English and Mathematics in the 2025 examination. Reacting to the development, Gov. Abba Yusuf, in a statement by his spokesperson,…

EU Announces More Than €700m Aid Package for Crises Worldwide The European Union is providing more than 700 million euros (797 million dollars) for displaced people in sub-Saharan Africa and those affected by crises worldwide, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. She announced the funding in a video message for New York’s Global Citizen Festival, which was cancelled due to severe weather. “Conflicts, extreme weather and rising living costs are disrupting the lives of many around the globe,” von der Leyen said. The new package, worth almost 710 million euros, would provide support to displaced communities across Africa,…

I’ll Lead Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign In FCT, Rivers – Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to lead President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in the FCT and Rivers State. Wike disclosed this on Friday, September 26, 2026, in Chikuku, Abuja, after inspecting the ongoing Phase Two works on the Kuje-Gwagwalada road dualisation project. The minister said he will soon inaugurate campaign teams for Tinubu in Abuja and Rivers, which he will personally lead. According to Wike, supporters of the President from different political platforms have already put their political machinery in place for the…