Dangote Refinery IPO Attracts Up to N8.61tn in Estimated Subscriptions as Offer Deadline Is Extended
Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s initial public offering (IPO) has reportedly attracted subscriptions several times above its original fundraising target, with a fourfold subscription of the offer value potentially translating to about N8.61tn. President of…
Oby Ezekwesili Urges FG, States to Enforce 18-Year Minimum Marriage Age
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has called on the Federal Government and state governments to enforce 18 years as the minimum age of marriage across Nigeria, warning that child marriage continues to undermine girls’ education and the…
Panama Earthquake: 8,300 Children Among 38,000 People Needing Humanitarian Aid, UNICEF Says
UNICEF estimates that 38,000 people, including 8,300 children, need humanitarian assistance following the 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Panama on October 9, 2026. In a statement issued on October 12, UNICEF said the earthquake damaged homes,…
US Blacklists Nigeria Over Child Soldiers, Warns of Military Aid Restrictions
The United States has placed Nigeria on its Child Soldiers Prevention Act (CSPA) blacklist, a designation that could trigger restrictions on military training, weapons sales, foreign military financing and other defence cooperation from October 1, 2026,…
Petrol Price Rises Again as MRS, Ranoil, AA Rano Increase Rates in Abuja
Dangote Refinery-backed MRS Oil Nigeria and other filling stations have increased their petrol pump prices in Abuja and its environs, reversing the recent downward trend in fuel prices. A market survey by DAILY POST on Sunday showed that MRS filling…
US DHS Releases Names, Photos of 24 Nigerians Arrested Over Alleged Offences
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 24 Nigerian nationals arrested by immigration officers over alleged criminal offences across the country. The announcement comes as the administration of…
MrBeast Tops Forbes 2026 Highest-Paid Creators List With $300 Million
YouTube star MrBeast has emerged as the world’s highest-paid content creator, earning an estimated $300 million, according to Forbes’ 2026 Top Creators ranking. The ranking highlights the growing financial power of digital influencers as they expand…
CORAN Backs Crude Forward Sales, Questions N1,350 Petrol Price Ceiling
The Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has backed the Federal Government’s plan to sell crude oil to domestic refineries through forward contracts but raised concerns over the proposed N1,350-per-litre petrol price ceiling, demanding…
Cooking Gas Prices: Dangote Refinery Sells at N980/kg as Other Depots Charge More
New cooking gas depot prices have emerged across Nigeria, with Dangote Refinery recording the lowest listed rate at N980 per kilogram, below prices offered by other selected suppliers. The latest figures come as Nigerian households face rising liquefied…
NCC Introduces *315# Code for Nigerians to Check Phone Approval Status
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a USSD service that allows mobile phone users to check whether their devices have received regulatory approval as the commission prepares to enforce rules targeting unapproved handsets on…
