Dangote Refinery IPO to Open Within 12 Days, Targets $5 Billion in Africa’s Biggest Public Offering
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is expected to open within the next 10 to 12 days, potentially around September 15, 2026, as the company moves to raise about $5 billion to finance a major expansion of its refining and petrochemical operations. President of Dangote Industries, Aliko Dangote, disclosed the timeline […]
Economic Hardship Pushes Iranian Children Into Dangerous Border Porter Work
Economic hardship and the lack of stable employment are forcing increasing numbers of children and teenagers in Iran’s border regions into kolbari, the dangerous practice of carrying goods across mountainous frontiers in exchange for money, Iran’s labour-focused news agency ILNA reported on Sunday. Labour activist Abdollah Belvasi warned that the growing involvement of minors in […]
Mbappe Backs Kone as Chelsea’s €70m Transfer Move Collapses
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe reportedly played a key role in Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso’s pursuit of Roma midfielder Manu Kone during the summer transfer window. Reports indicate that Alonso sought Mbappe’s personal assessment of the French midfielder before giving the green light for Chelsea to intensify their efforts to sign him. Chelsea had identified […]
Sheikh Gumi Calls for Talks With Bandits to End Insecurity
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged the Federal Government to consider dialogue and negotiations with armed groups as part of a broader strategy to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Speaking during an interview, Gumi argued that Nigeria should treat the security crisis as an internal challenge and develop homegrown solutions rather than allowing international pressure […]
Benue Approves ₦378bn National Food City Project, Targets 15,000 Jobs
The Benue State Government has approved a major private-sector agricultural investment valued at approximately ₦378 billion for the establishment of the National Food City Project at Ogyoma Akpa in Otukpo Local Government Area. The approval was granted during a State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Hyacinth Alia, with the project expected to create more […]
Italy Braces for Scorching Heat as Temperatures Hit 37°C
Italy is set to experience an intense heat wave lasting through at least Wednesday, September 9, with temperatures expected to climb between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius across parts of the country. Forecaster Lorenzo Tedici said a powerful North African high-pressure system moving over the Mediterranean will keep temperatures unusually high, pushing them about eight […]
First Niger Bridge to Close for Two Weeks From September 7
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced the complete closure of the First Niger Bridge in Onitsha for two weeks, beginning Monday, September 7, to allow for urgent emergency maintenance and rehabilitation. The closure, which will run until Monday, September 21, will see motorists diverted to the Second Niger Bridge throughout the period. The ministry […]