Business
Aliko Dangote’s flagship refinery opened a ₦2.15 trillion ($1.5‑$1.6 bn) share offering to retail investors, with a minimum subscription of ₦5,250. The “people’s IPO” seeks to raise capital for a $14 bn expansion that could double the plant’s output.
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Uber announced the immediate shutdown of its ride‑hailing service in Nigeria, ending a 12‑year presence and joining a global restructuring that cuts 10% of the company’s workforce. The exit threatens thousands of drivers and reshapes a market already dominated by local and foreign competitors.
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Nigeria’s Osun state held a contentious governorship election, with PDP candidate Ademola Adeleke declared winner amid allegations of ghost voters and the detention of opposition supporters. The Independent National Electoral Commission denied any fraud, while political leaders and parties exchanged accusations over the result.
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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has ordered a Tuesday public holiday for civil servants to enable citizens to pick up their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the 2026/2027 elections. The move comes amid heightened voter‑registration drives and security concerns over PVC collection centres.
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More than 35,000 suspected cholera cases have been recorded in Borno, with close to 200 deaths, overwhelming the state's already fragile health infrastructure. International aid groups and lawmakers are urging an urgent response as the crisis deepens amid broader climate‑related health risks.