Nigeria — Top Stories
First Lady on 2027: Sen. Oluremi Tinubu called on Nigerians to support President Tinubu's administration for another four-year term, saying she wants to "enjoy Nigeria in old age".
Senate President denies viral quote: Godswill Akpabio dismissed claims he said Northerners would suffer if Tinubu loses in 2027, calling it a "complete fabrication".
FG pays academic allowance: Federal Government released 8-month Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance for federal universities, polys and colleges of education for Jan-Aug 2026.
Peter Obi convoy in Benue: Police confirmed arrests after thugs blocked NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi's convoy on Tuesday, saying officers acted tactically to avoid escalation.
Oil & gas clampdown: Nigeria's upstream regulator warned flare-gas investors they could lose permits if progress stalls, as part of push to end routine flaring by 2030.
Army shake-up: Nigerian Army redeployed senior officers to key commands — new commander also named to lead operations against Boko Haram in the North-East.
Business: Dangote Refinery plans $14bn expansion to 1.4m bpd by 2029 and aims to raise about ₦2.15 trillion ($1.63bn) in IPO from Sept 14 - Oct 13.
World / Markets
Markets on edge: European shares edged higher after biggest selloff in 2 months, as traders await ECB decision. Brent crude held above $100 after US-Iran attacks on shipping.
ECB today: ECB expected to deliver a 25-basis-point rate hike later today, kicking off a busy central bank week with the Fed and Bank of Japan next week.
US: US Southern Command said US launched a strike on a vessel on "narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean", killing three people.
Currencies & Yields: Ghanaian and Ugandan currencies expected to stay on back foot, while US Treasury plans up to $6bn buyback and 10-year yields hit highest since November 2023.
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