Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE today announced the commencement of its Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking a historic milestone in Nigeria’s economic development and the evolution of Africa’s capital markets. The offer will be formally launched at a ceremony on the trading floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in Lagos, bringing to the public, for the first time, an opportunity to own a stake in Africa’s largest refinery and one of the world’s most significant industrial projects. The IPO, which opens today, September 14, 2026, consists of 4.1 billion new ordinary shares offered at N525 per share, with a…
Author: Lilian Azuh
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has heartily congratulated His Lordship, Most Reverend Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor, the Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Awka, on the joyful occasion of his 74th birthday today. In his goodwill remarks, Governor Soludo eulogised Bishop Ezeokafor for devoting his life to the service of God and humanity through his decades of priestly devotion. Having been ordained priest since 1984, served as Auxiliary Bishop of Awka Diocese from 2007 to 2011, and continues as the Bishop of the Diocese with distinction, pastoral wisdom, and unrelenting commitment, Bishop Ezeokafor hastoday become a…
Nigerians at home and in the diaspora seeking to participate in the landmark Initial Public Offering of DangotePetroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals can subscribe conveniently through Zenith Bank, a receiving bank forthe historic transaction and a designated electronic application channel for the offer. Subscription is open through the Zenith Bank website, the Zenith mobile app, internet banking, USSD, corporate internet banking and any Zenith Bank branch nationwide. Across all of these channels, anchored by Zenith Bank’s network of 456 branches and 84 cash centres, investors enjoy a secure, fast and reliable route into the offer from anywhere in the world, at…
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa, in a powerful contribution to a high-level industry panel on converting digital demand into data centre investment, has outlined Nigeria’s strategic playbook for unlocking the next wave of tech infrastructure capital. Speaking at a high-level industry panel on “Converting Digital Demand into Data Centre Investment” during the just concluded ITW Data Cloud Africa 2026 alongside Ike Nnamani of Digital Realty Nigeria, Wole Abu of Equinix, Temitope Osunrinde of Africa Hyperscalers and Cherotich Kiereini of Oracle. Inuwa emphasized that translating the nation’s skyrocketing digital footprint into bankable, sustainable investments…
Driven by a breakthrough thermal engine, the Infinix GT 50 Pro harmonizes physical precision, flagship hardware, and software intelligence to transform a mobile device into a powerhouse for next-generation gaming experience. Infinix Niger today officially unveils the GT 50 Pro, the gaming powerhouse serving as the centerpiece of the constantly expanding hardware ecosystem known as the New GT Ecosystem. More than an incremental update, the GT 50 Pro marks a strategic evolution by synchronizing the three core dimensions of Physical Refinement, Thermal Sovereignty and Intelligent Optimization. This approach eliminates the common friction between hardware and real-world performance, helping dedicated gamers…
The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) has extended its warmest congratulations to its member, Judith Akatugba, on her well-deserved appointment as Head of the Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication Directorate of Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, the NDC Gubernatorial Candidate for Delta State. The Society described the appointment as a fitting recognition of Akatugba’s depth of experience, professionalism and outstanding track record in media and strategic communications, noting that her selection reflects the high standards the NDC gubernatorial candidate continues to set for his campaign team. Speaking on behalf of the Society, the SDNON President, *Adeniyi Ifetayo*, lauded the…
On Friday, September 11, 2026, The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, accompanied by top management officials of the Agency, undertook a high-level working visit to the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, in furtherance of efforts to explore strategic collaboration on the deployment of advanced technology for traffic management and control in Lagos State. The LASTMA delegation was received by Her Excellency, Yan Yuqing, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos. The engagement provided a significant diplomatic and professional platform for an exchange of perspectives…
For competitive gamers, the wait is almost over. Infinix has confirmed September 12 as the Nigerian debut of its new GT 50 Pro gaming smartphone, with the launch taking place alongside some of the country’s top PUBG MOBILE players at the PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) Nigeria Finals. At the centre of the GT 50 Pro is one of its biggest gaming innovations yet: the largest cooling system in the history of the GT Series. Built around Infinix’s HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Architecture, the system takes an active approach to heat management, combining a dual-piezoelectric ceramic micro-pump with precision cooling channels…
L-R: Executive Director, North, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Sufiyanu Garba; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, I.G. Best Company, Mr. Okereke Ignatus Mmbonye; and Divisional Head, SME Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs Ugochi Osinigwe; at the Fidelity Bank Quarterly Business Forum held in Kano recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) through the Kano edition of its Quarterly Business Forum, which brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, industry stakeholders and customers to explore practical strategies for business growth and resilience. The forum, themed, “Positioning Northern Businesses for…
Demands N570,000.00 refund A Nigerian journalist, Mr Iwuchukwu Francis, has petitioned the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) over an alleged dispute concerning a rented apartment in the Adamo area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. Iwuchukwu Francis, in a statement made before the Nigeria Police Force at Imota and Araro respectively, on June 8, 2026, said he was seeking police intervention after paying a total of N570,000 in rent through an estate agent, Bolaji Ojo, who operates under the name Ojo’s Properties (Land and Property Consultancy). According to the journalist, his initial discussion about renting a room-and-parlour self-contained apartment took place by telephone…