King Oyo dead at 34: Succession dispute erupts in Uganda
King Oyo of Tooro, the world's youngest reigning monarch at age three, has died at 34. His death has triggered a succession dispute in Uganda's royal family.
Category : Corporate News
HBM Battles Dangote, BUA for Nigeria Cement Market
Chinese-owned HBM recruits distributors with ₦250m capital, challenges Dangote and BUA amid cement prices hitting ₦15,000 per 50kg bag.
Dangote Refinery Plans Dollar Dividends for Shareholders Post-IPO
Dangote Refinery will pay dividends in dollars, backed by export earnings, as it targets 10 million shareholders in its N525 IPO.
Canada Publishes Work Permit Document Requirements for Foreigners
Canada's immigration department has published the complete list of documents foreigners need to apply for a work permit from outside the country, including employer-specific requirements.
Dangote Shut 6 Businesses Before Building $20bn Refinery
Aliko Dangote closed six ventures—textiles, flour, telecom, tomato, aviation, banking—before launching his $20bn refinery, now valued at $47.6bn.
Petrol Prices Drop Below Dangote Refinery Rate in 3 Cities
Petrol prices in Calabar, Warri, and Port Harcourt have fallen below Dangote Refinery's ₦1,350 per litre gantry price, with Calabar offering the lowest at ₦1,330, according to a Petroleumprice.ng survey.
Lawyer Shares Experience After Visiting Dangote Refinery
Nigerian lawyer Ibrahim Mogbolahan Zubair visited Dangote Refinery in Lagos, described a circular economy, and highlighted the world's largest single-train crude distillation column.
Thermocool Pulse Mix Promo: Appliances Engineered for Nigeria
Thermocool's One Less Thing to Worry About promo runs until September 26, 2026, offering gifts with qualifying purchases. Appliances feature wide voltage range, energy savings, and anti-bacterial tech.
Bankit Transitions to WayvePay, Ushering in New Digital Banking Era
Bankit Microfinance Bank has rebranded to WayvePay, introducing AI-powered support, enhanced security, and USSD banking as of September 18, 2026.
MTN Nigeria in Talks to Acquire Mafab's 5G Spectrum
MTN Nigeria is in advanced talks to acquire Mafab Communications' 5G spectrum assets, pending NCC approval. The deal includes 2x20 MHz in 2.1 GHz band and 100 MHz in 3.5 GHz band.
Moniepoint POS Agents Nationwide Now Sell Dangote Refinery IPO Shares
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank now sells Dangote Refinery IPO shares via POS agents in all 774 LGAs, with a minimum subscription of N5,250.
Lifteller launches in Nigeria to transform giving with tech
Lifteller, a new social platform backed by Lotus Bank and Fidelity Bank, launches in Lagos, targeting 2 million users by December 2026 for peer-to-peer giving.
inDrive Tops Nigeria's Ride-Hailing Installs Post-Uber Exit
inDrive records 96% install surge, becoming Nigeria's most-installed ride-hailing app, per Sensor Tower. Growth follows Uber's exit, with expansion into delivery services.
17 Nigerian Billionaires Control $37.7bn in NGX Shares
Seventeen wealthy investors, including Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola, hold NGX shares worth $37.7 billion combined, with Rabiu and Dangote dominating.
MTN CEO Toriola's Pay Rises 61% to N4.7bn in 2025
MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola earned R57 million (N4.7bn) in 2025, a 61.2% jump from 2024, driven by performance-linked incentives as the company met key targets.
Top 10 Highest-Paid CEOs in Nigeria 2026: Brown Leads, One Woman
Seplat Energy's Roger Brown tops Nigeria's 2026 CEO pay ranking with ₦3.90bn, followed by MTN's Karl Toriola (₦3.14bn). Zenith's Adaora Umeoji is the only woman on the list.
5 Low-Cost Android Foldables Rivaling iPhone Duo in 2026
Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo faces stiff competition from cheaper Android foldables like Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Xiaomi 18 Fold, and more, offering better batteries, cameras, and value.
Top 5 Android Phones That Rival the New iPhone 18 Pro
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro faces strong competition from Android flagships like Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, OnePlus 15, and Vivo X300 Pro, offering bigger batteries, faster charging, and powerful cameras.
DStv Sports Package R399 Beats Streaming Rivals on Price
MultiChoice's new DStv Sports package in South Africa costs R399 monthly, undercutting rival streaming bundles by R89.99, while Nigerian subscribers await local changes.
YouTube TV Drops 3 Channels as DStv Unveils New Packages
YouTube TV removes Court TV, Tastemade, and The Young Turks from September 30, 2026. DStv unveils new packages and prices, reshaping Nigerian pay-TV choices.
Richest Fashion Designers 2026: Arnault Tops with $165B
Bernard Arnault tops the 2026 list of richest fashion designers with $165 billion, followed by Amancio Ortega ($147B). Here are the top 15.
CRA Opens Entry-Level Jobs for Nigerians, Others
The Canada Revenue Agency is hiring entry-level staff across Canada, with some roles requiring only a high school diploma and no prior experience, starting at $46,904 annually.
Global Brand Awards Evaluates 18,000 Companies for 2026
Global Brands Magazine assessed over 18,000 companies in its latest study, with winners recorded since 2013. The 2026 Global Brand Awards continue to recognize excellence in innovation, branding, and performance across multiple sectors.
Dangote Refinery Unveils 10-Member Board Ahead of Listing
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has named a 10-member Board of Directors, chaired by Aliko Dangote, as the $20 billion facility prepares for a public listing to broaden investor ownership and strengthen governance.
inDrive records 96% surge in app installs in Nigeria
inDrive records 96% increase in app installs, becoming Nigeria's top ride-hailing app by installs, per Sensor Tower data.
Australia Publishes Daily Pay Rates for Top Military Officers
Australia's defence pay schedule reveals three-star officers earn $1,311.73 daily, about $478,780 annually, per official PACMAN document.
Funny Bone unveiled as 'The Voitis Man' by Austine & Partners
Austine & Partners unveils comedian Funny Bone as 'The Voitis Man' for Voitis Single Malt Whiskey at a Lagos event, marking a new brand chapter.
DStv New Packages and Prices in South Africa: What Nigerians Should Know
MultiChoice's new owner Canal+ rolls out new DStv packages and prices in South Africa, sparking debate among Nigerian subscribers about future pricing and flexibility.
OyaNow unveils upgraded AI platform, expands with OyaNow Pay
OyaNow unveils upgraded AI-powered platform and OyaNow Pay, expanding its convenience and logistics ecosystem across Abuja and Lagos.
Dangote Refinery H1 Revenue Jumps 121% to N19.13trn
Dangote Refinery's H1 2026 revenue hit N19.13trn, up 121.46% year-on-year, with net profit of $1.82bn ahead of its NGX IPO.
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