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India Pushes for Increased Nigerian Crude Following Shettima–Modi Talks at BRICS Summit

India is ramping up pressure for expanded crude imports from Nigeria following high-level bilateral trade pledges between Vice President Kashim Shettima and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the New Delhi BRICS Summit.

FG Sets Hard September 18 Deadline for MDA 2027 Budget Submissions Amid Establishment Act Crackdown

The Federal Government has enforced a strict September 18 submission deadline for MDA 2027 budget proposals, tying portal closure directly to mandatory establishment Act verification.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery Opens Record-Breaking ₦2.15Tn IPO on NGX, Fortune Reaches $51.3Bn

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has officially launched its landmark ₦2.15 trillion IPO on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), seeing initial investor demand push Aliko Dangote’s net worth to $51.3 billion.

REDAN Breaks Ground on 2,400-Unit Smart Estate in Abuja, Tackling 14.9m Deficit

The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has broken ground on The Embassy, a 2,400-unit solar-powered smart estate in Abuja’s Wuse/Wasa district, aimed at scaling private-sector delivery against national housing gaps.

Port Harcourt Opens 3-Day Niger Delta Investment Summit Targeting $50bn in Commitments

The Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit (NDEIS) officially opened in Port Harcourt, targeting up to $50 billion in regional capital commitments across 30 deal-room projects spanning the blue economy, energy transition, and special economic zones.

Rema Drops Genre-Blending Single ‘Oh No’ as Rave & Roses Crosses 200 Chart Weeks

Mavin Records star Rema has expanded his global footprint with the release of his second solo track of the year, Oh No, produced by Rvssian, arriving just as his debut album hits a milestone 200 weeks on the Billboard World Albums chart.

Tinubu Orders Timely Fund Release for Regional Commissions, Warns Against White Elephants

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to ensure timely release of accruable funds to regional development commissions, warning that white elephant projects will no longer be tolerated.

MC Nappy Sets October 9 for Abuja Comedy Special ‘All By My Jokes’

Abuja’s live entertainment calendar moves into Q4 focus as comedian MC Nappy announces his headline comedy special, All By My Jokes (The Manifesto), slated for October 9, 2026, at the Abuja Continental Hotel.

Poco Lee Due in UK Court Today for PTPH Amid Live Assault Proceedings

Nigerian dancer and hypeman Iweh Pascal Odinaka (Poco Lee) is scheduled for a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing (PTPH) at the Snaresbrook Crown Court in the United Kingdom today, September 15, 2026, as Crown prosecutors confirm active live status across 5 assault-related charges

Nigeria Targets 200 Telecom Towers by December, Plans New Satellite Beyond Fibre Coverage

The Federal Government is accelerating plans to activate at least 200 telecommunications towers in underserved communities by December under NUCAP, alongside deploying a dedicated satellite network via NIGCOMSAT.

Presidency and ITF Set October 15 for NIMS 2.0, Launching 10-Year Industrial Workforce Strategy

The Presidency and the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) have announced the October 15–16 launch of the National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS 2.0), anchoring a 10-year workforce strategy for artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.

Nigerian Navy Dismantles 10,000-Litre Illegal Petroleum Storage Depot in Rivers Crackdown

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder have intercepted and neutralized a major illicit storage facility holding 10,000 litres of illegally handled petroleum products along the Eleme–Onne industrial corridor in Rivers State.