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September 22, 2026

Alleged Phone-tapping: Court to rule in El-Rufai’s no-case submission in October

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Tuesday fixed October 26 to rule on a no-case submission filed by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai in a phone-tapping case.

El-Rufai in court
September 22, 2026

Ecobank opens channels for Dangote Refinery share offer

Ecobank says retail and institutional investors across Africa can subscribe to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery share offer through its digital and branch banking channels.

Ecobank, Dangote Refinery
September 22, 2026

NCDC records over 1,000 Lassa fever cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says Nigeria recorded 1,086 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 259 deaths across 24 states and 118 council areas in 2026.

Lassa fever infected patient
September 22, 2026

UniAbuja ‌students advocate skills acquisition alongside academic certificates

Students at the University of Abuja have advocated acquiring practical skills alongside academic qualifications, saying the combination could improve young Nigerians’ employability and promote self-reliance

UniAbuja students,
September 22, 2026

Guterres demands Africa’s minerals create jobs, backs permanent UN seats

António Guterres has demanded an end to the plundering of Africa’s mineral resources, insisting the continent’s wealth must create jobs and prosperity for Africans.

António Guterres addressing UN assembly
September 22, 2026

Nigeria push for end of exploitation of Africa’s mineral resources at UNGA81

President Bola Tinubu has called for a fresh continental push to end the exploitation of Africa’s critical mineral resources.

Tinubu at UNGA
September 22, 2026

Dangote Refinery: Abuja motorists, commuters decry delay in petrol price cuts

Motorists and commuters across Abuja have decried petrol stations’ failure to reduce petrol prices following the Dangote Refinery’s latest N25 per litre cut.

Abuja cabs
September 22, 2026

How Bauchi accountant-general transferred funds to private company: Witness

Williams Abimbola, a compliance officer with United Bank for Africa, has testified in the ongoing trial of Bauchi’s accountant-general, Sirajo Jaja.

Sirajo Jaja
September 22, 2026

Rehabilitated female ex-inmates reject stigma, seek support

Ex-inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Suleja, have sought support for rehabilitated ex-convicts.

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September 22, 2026

Nigeria’s North-West stability crucial to West Africa, Sahel, says UN

UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed says restoring peace in Nigeria’s North-West geopolitical zone has implications far beyond Nigeria.

Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara governors