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The parallel warnings came against the backdrop of growing political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections and renewed concerns about the ability of political actors and electoral institutions to guarantee a peaceful and credible contest.

The development followed the inaugural meeting of the LIFC National Steering Committee in Abuja on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, where the Federal Government affirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s endorsement of the project as a strategic national economic priority.

The company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, disclosed this at the AOW Energy Conference in Accra, Ghana, during a session titled, ‘The Future of the African Operator: Building the IOCs of Tomorrow’.

The IPO could become one of the largest capital market transactions in Nigeria, with the refinery offering 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 per share. If fully subscribed, the offer is expected to raise approximately ₦2.15 trillion.

Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.) on Sunday gave an insight into the many fronts that the Nigerian military, in collaboration with intelligence and security agencies, has decided to significantly disable terrorism and insurgency in the country.

Former Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, on Saturday emerged as the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Nasarawa State, exactly one week after his campaign organisation publicly protested against the publication of Mr Musa Angbazo as the candidate of the party in the state.

The numbers coming out of Guinness Nigeria Plc are impressive enough to invite celebration, especially amid deep economic headwinds.

Beyond the continent, oil prices surged as tensions around Iran intensified, government bond yields climbed, and stronger U.S. jobs data revived expectations of higher interest rates. From Lagos to global markets, investors had plenty to digest.

Badaki, who spoke at the inauguration of the council in Enugu on Sunday, said the South-East had a major role to play in repositioning Nigeria’s tourism industry, urging the new leadership to prioritise collaboration, visibility and effective engagement with government and other stakeholders.

Baba-Ahmed, who was the running mate to Peter Obi on the Labour Party ticket in the 2023 presidential election, said the major politicians seeking to unseat Tinubu had, at different times, been part of the same political establishment they now claim to oppose.