By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tribune Online
Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group, and Muhammadu Sanusi II, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, have called on Lotus Capital to increase its investment in Nigeria’s productive economy. They spoke in Lagos at the 20th anniversary of the non-interest finance company, according to Tribune Online.
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The Dangote refinery opens its share offering, targets $1.6 billion, and extends its stock-market listing.
2 NovDangote awards hydrogen equipment contract for its Ethiopian fertiliser plant to Técnicas Reunidas
1 NovDangote’s Lamu refinery cleared of public-private partnership challenge
30 OctSonara signs fuel supply deal with DangoteFormer Nigerian House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara has called on citizens, particularly young graduates, to contribute to the country’s development and not lose faith in its future. He was speaking at Achievers University’s 16th graduation ceremony in Owo, Ondo State, according to Punch.
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Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu walked at Lagos Fashion Week 2026 wearing a creation by Nigerian designer Ugo Monye. Held under the theme “Heritage”, the fashion week showcases African creativity and cultural heritage, Tribune Online reports.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Tribune Online ·
Nigeria’s electoral commission, INEC, has flagged 1,545,052 suspicious registrations out of the 11,088,238 recorded during its 2026 voter registration campaign. Its director of information technology, Lawrence Bayode, says 268,000 records remain to be checked manually and officials found responsible for irregularities will be sanctioned, according to Tribune Online.
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The Air Madagascar brand returned at a ceremony attended by director-general Rado Rabarilala, board chairman Alban Razafindrakoto and government members. The relaunch should facilitate travel and support the national economy, according to L’Express de Madagascar.
🇲🇬 Madagascar · Source: L'Express de Madagascar ·
Erosion destroys 30 houses and isolates communities in NigeriaRavaging erosion has destroyed at least 30 houses in Agor-Uwagboe, Edo State, and cut the road linking the community to Ofumwengbe and Egbiri. Residents protested on Sunday and called for urgent intervention by Governor Monday Okpebholo, according to Vanguard.
Gambian property market reportedly used to launder criminal moneyThe Gambian property market is attracting capital allegedly stemming from corruption and drug trafficking, according to an investigation by Malagen with DUBAWA. Companies are said to have carried out major transactions without applying the checks required by anti-money laundering laws, while professionals warn of risks in the sector.The week in Africa
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