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BUSINESS1d agoRefinery IPO is for the people as process is simplified — DangoteBy Udeme Akpan President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said the forthcoming Initial Public Offering, IPO, of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is being structured to enable ordinary Nigerians to participate in the ownership of one of Africa’s strategic industrial assets. According to him, the public offering was “for the […] The post Refinery IPO is for the people as process is simplified — Dangote appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD1d agoThe Bayeux Tapestry in London: What's behind the hype?The exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum is eagerly anticipated across the UK, as the medieval masterpiece is considered by many to be a symbol of the country's identity.DW News [en]
BUSINESS1d agoTrump bans Canadian alcohol in latest trade war salvoThe import ban, which targets various alcoholic beverages as well as some dairy products like whey, will come into effect on September 29.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESS1d agoOil hits $100 for first time since JulyBrent crude advances as escalation in US-Iran war feeds fears of renewed global supply crunchFinancial Times
WORLD1d agoSouth Park creators troll Donald Trump by changing name of show to 'South America'In response to Apple and Google capitulating to Donald Trump’s requests to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ and Trump's AI-generated attempt to rebrand New Mexico to 'New America', Emmy-winning satirical TV show South Park is changing its name to 'South America'.EuroNews [en]
HEALTH1d agoThailand investigates after British influencer dies following penis enlargement operationThe case has reignited debate about medical tourism, with Thailand a leading destination for visitors from abroad seeking healthcare, including cosmetic procedures.EuroNews [en]
WORLD1d agoEU sports commissioner says FIFA is 'damaging to football'Speaking to DW, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef hit out at world football's governing body over its "poor governance."DW News [en]
BUSINESS1d agoBhogapuram Airport: Air India Express to fly Visakhapatnam-Bangkok twice a week from October 27Flight IX 904 leaves Visakhapatnam at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and the return lands at 3.55 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays; the Andhra Pradesh Air Travellers Association has pressed for the service for yearsThe Hindu
MILITARY1d agoThe Mecca Pact’s Credibility GapCollective-defense pacts are meant to make war less likely. Poorly designed ones can do the opposite. If allies make sweeping promises without the military integration, decision-making mechanisms, and escalation controls needed to carry them out, they may invite adversaries to test the boundaries of these promises.The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, signed on Aug. 7 amid intensifying regional conflict, represents a significant but uncertain development in the region. The agreement declares that an attack on one member will be treated as an attack on alWar on the Rocks
HEALTH1d agoNigeria ranks 2nd in acute pesticide poisoning in West Africa — Study…It is understated, consumers at high risk – AAPN …Safe use impossible in Nigeria – Prof Irtwange …Calls for ban, saying it contributes to rise in cancer, other health risks By Gabriel Ewepu and Cynthia Alo A new study has shown that about 69 per cent of farmers and farm workers in Nigeria are exposed […] The post Nigeria ranks 2nd in acute pesticide poisoning in West Africa — Study appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER1d agoTCN declares force majeure as tower on Kainji-BirninKebbi line collapsesVanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS1d agoGovernment could have foreseen the spike in sugar pricesWhile the government attributed a range of factors for the sharp increase, analysis showed that there were ample signals warning of a potential surgeThe Hindu
POLITICS1d agoThis Should Not Be Part Of Our Democracy, Keyamo Reacts To Blockade Of Obi In BenueObi was in the state for his political campaign ahead of the 2027 presidential election, and to pay a visit to the Yelewata, where he was billed to meet and commiserate with victims of the June 2025 attacks. The post This Should Not Be Part Of Our Democracy, Keyamo Reacts To Blockade Of Obi In Benue appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
DISASTER1d agoUK airports record mass flight cancellations after NATS technical failureLONDON — More than 1,000 flights were cancelled at airports across the United Kingdom following a technical failure at a NATS air traffic control facility, disrupting flight operations and leaving thousands of passengers affected. Flight tracking platform Flightradar24 reported that about 1,300 flights to and from UK airports were cancelled on Tuesday, while a further […] The post UK airports record mass flight cancellations after NATS technical failure appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECH1d agoAnthropic researcher says AI has more than 10% chance of 'killing all humans' after colleague quitsCNBC
WORLD1d agoMalaysia arrests second pilot linked to Jakarta Ecstasy pills smugglingA second pilot has been arrested in the ongoing investigation of a drug trafficking case involving a Malaysia Airlines pilot arrested in Indonesia for allegedly smuggling drugs worth 45 million ringgit (US$11 million). Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director Commissioner Hussein Omar Khan said the latest arrest was made two days ago and that the suspect was believed to be in charge of handling the proceeds of the drug sales. “He was caught in the Klang Valley area and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoElektron Energy moves to transform electricity supply for Victoria IslandBy UdemeAkpan Elektron Energy, a developer and operator of embedded power infrastructure, has unveiled its Victoria Island Power (VIPL) project, a 40-megawatt embedded power network designed to provide dedicated and more reliable electricity to businesses in one of Lagos’ upscale commercial districts. The company opened the project to customers and business leaders recently at its […] The post Elektron Energy moves to transform electricity supply for Victoria Island appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER1d agoBlaze erupts in Surat textile market; several shops damaged, firefighter injuredThe fire broke out at around midnight in the Shyam Sangini textile market and affected shops located on its sixth floor, says officialsThe Hindu
POLITICS1d agoTamil Nadu CM Vijay to travel to London on first official overseas visit; gold ring scheme launch postponedIn London, a few important MoUs between the Tamil Nadu government and multinational companies are likely to be inked in the presence of CM Vijay who will leave for U.K. from Chennai on September 10, 2026The Hindu
POLITICS1d agoGBA integration may help mainland China philanthropy sector learn from Hong KongUrgent priorities for advancing China’s philanthropy sector include fostering a favourable legal environment and overhauling the nation’s social service industry, according to leading policy experts at a forum in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Mainland charitable organisations could learn from Hong Kong’s experience to increase their professional expertise, while the Greater Bay Area city cluster plan could be leveraged as a catalyst to boost the sector, they said. The panel discussion – part of the Hong...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoObi’s blocked Benue visit, media bias unacceptable — KeyamoBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has condemned the blockade of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, by protesters in Benue State, describing the incident as unacceptable in a democracy. Keyamo, who spoke with Vanguard, also accused sections of the media of applying different […] The post Obi’s blocked Benue visit, media bias unacceptable — Keyamo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d ago"Divided, we don't even exist": when Gaddafi advocated for the United States of AfricaAprès avoir échoué à faire l’unité arabe, le guide libyen s’est fait le chantre du panafricanisme. Le 9 septembre 1999, c’est à Syrte, chez lui, que les chefs d’État africains adoptent la déclaration qui pose les bases de la future Union africaine.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS1d agoAIADMK, DMK governments in T.N. gave inadequate publicity to SC/ST scholarship schemes: CAG reportThis resulted in eligible Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students being left out, the report statedThe Hindu
BUSINESS1d agoAndhra Pradesh unveils roadmap to ensure 24X7 quality power supply amid El Niño challengesState to procure 1,600 MW of thermal power through tariff-based competitive bidding; developers to maintain a mandatory 15-day coal stock; DISCOMs told to prepare a 12-month supply planThe Hindu