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Dangote's Refinery Is Going Public, But What Does That Really Mean for Nigeria?

Business

about 23 hours ago·5 min read

Dangote's Refinery Is Going Public, But What Does That Really Mean for Nigeria?

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals initial public offering (IPO) is set to open on September 14, 2026, aiming to raise $1.6 billion (2.15 trillion naira) on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX).

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Aston Villa Agree Aaron Wan-Bissaka Deal From West Ham, Matty Cash Future in Doubt

Sports

·21 days ago·2 min read

Aston Villa Agree Aaron Wan-Bissaka Deal From West Ham, Matty Cash Future in Doubt

The West Ham defender is set for a move to Villa Park, with the deal expected to trigger further transfer activity involving the club.

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Meta Goes on Trial Over Claims It Deliberately Made Facebook and Instagram Addictive for Kids

Technology

·21 days ago·4 min read

Meta Goes on Trial Over Claims It Deliberately Made Facebook and Instagram Addictive for Kids

A coalition of US states says Meta deliberately made its platforms addictive for young users and hid the risks. The company denies the allegations, but the outcome could force major changes to Facebook and Instagram.

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Russia Warns Britain Over British-Made Drones Used in Ukraine Strikes

Politics

·21 days ago·3 min read

Russia Warns Britain Over British-Made Drones Used in Ukraine Strikes

Moscow has warned Britain that it will face "consequences" after reports that British-made drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia. London says the threat will not change its support for Kyiv.

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Arsenal Crush Manchester City 3-0 to Win Community Shield and Send Early Title Warning

Sports

·23 days ago·4 min read

Arsenal Crush Manchester City 3-0 to Win Community Shield and Send Early Title Warning

Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard scored as Arsenal swept aside Manchester City in Cardiff to begin their title defence with a trophy.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Hints Retirement Could Come After This Season

Sports

·23 days ago·4 min read

Cristiano Ronaldo Hints Retirement Could Come After This Season

The Portugal captain says the 2026-27 season could be his final year in football as he begins planning for life beyond the game.

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Business

·26 days ago·3 min read

How Nigeria's Rich Men stay Rich

Staying rich is less about how much money you make and more about what you do with the money after making it.

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Nigeria’s Central Bank Extends PoS Geo-Fencing Deadline to August 2026

Business

·26 days ago·2 min read

Nigeria’s Central Bank Extends PoS Geo-Fencing Deadline to August 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rolled out new regulations mandating geo-tagging and geo-fencing of Point of Sale (PoS) terminals across the country.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Georgina Rodriguez in Secret Cascais Ceremony After Nearly a Decade Together

Sports

·28 days ago·3 min read

Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Georgina Rodriguez in Secret Cascais Ceremony After Nearly a Decade Together

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have married in a private ceremony in Portugal, nearly a decade after they first met.

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Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia by Syrian Court Over War Crimes and Crackdown Killings

Politics

·28 days ago·3 min read

Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia by Syrian Court Over War Crimes and Crackdown Killings

A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death over killings, torture and other crimes committed during the country's nearly 14-year war.

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Zelensky: North Korea Preparing to Send Up to 50,000 Troops to Russia

Politics

·about 1 month ago·4 min read

Zelensky: North Korea Preparing to Send Up to 50,000 Troops to Russia

Zelenskyy says up to 50,000 North Korean troops could be deployed in Russia, turning Pyongyang’s military support for Moscow into an increasingly important part of the war.

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Malawi Stun Ghana 2-1 to Reach WAFCON Semi-Finals and Seal First World Cup Spot

Sports

·about 1 month ago·3 min read

Malawi Stun Ghana 2-1 to Reach WAFCON Semi-Finals and Seal First World Cup Spot

The WAFCON debutants have gone from newcomers to semi-finalists, with a 2-1 victory over Ghana sending Malawi to their first-ever Women’s World Cup.

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Dangote's Refinery Is Going Public, But What Does That Really Mean for Nigeria?

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Dangote's Refinery Is Going Public, But What Does That Really Mean for Nigeria?

Trending Now

North Korea Commissions Second Destroyer as Kim Pushes Toward a Nuclear-Capable Navy

Not Everything You See or Hear Is True: The Significance of Verifying Information

OpenAI, Google and 100+ Companies Warn AI Cyberattacks Are Coming Fast. The World Has a Narrow Window to Prepare

US Strikes Iran After Weeks of Calm, Tehran Retaliates Against American Bases in Jordan

Editor's Picks

Sony and Warner Sue Anthropic Over AI Training, Seeking Billions in Copyright Damages

Lando Norris Fights Back to Win Chaotic Dutch Grand Prix as Verstappen Crashes Out

U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse: Trump Hits Canada with 50% Tariffs as Carney Vows to Retaliate

Shettima Puts Women at the Heart of Nigeria's $1 Trillion Ambition

Latest Stories

Aston Villa Agree Aaron Wan-Bissaka Deal From West Ham, Matty Cash Future in Doubt

Meta Goes on Trial Over Claims It Deliberately Made Facebook and Instagram Addictive for Kids

Russia Warns Britain Over British-Made Drones Used in Ukraine Strikes

Arsenal Crush Manchester City 3-0 to Win Community Shield and Send Early Title Warning

Cristiano Ronaldo Hints Retirement Could Come After This Season

How Nigeria's Rich Men stay Rich

Nigeria’s Central Bank Extends PoS Geo-Fencing Deadline to August 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Georgina Rodriguez in Secret Cascais Ceremony After Nearly a Decade Together

Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia by Syrian Court Over War Crimes and Crackdown Killings

Zelensky: North Korea Preparing to Send Up to 50,000 Troops to Russia

Malawi Stun Ghana 2-1 to Reach WAFCON Semi-Finals and Seal First World Cup Spot