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Investigators examined incidents across Nigeria’s fintech, payment infrastructure and core banking sectors during the first half of 2026. The company says they surfaced through routine audits, customer support tickets or settlement warnings after the attacks had run their course.

The Information reported on September 15 that the company was preparing a model internally called Luna for release this autumn, according to Reuters.

Dangote spoke on Monday at the Facts Behind the Offer presentation and Opening Gong Ceremony for the Initial Public Offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE at the Nigerian Exchange in Lagos.

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to serve President Bola Tinubu with his suit challenging the President’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election through the APC within seven days.

Fitch Ratings has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s $5bn Total Return Swap with First Abu Dhabi Bank, warning that the financing structure could create additional risks for government liquidity.

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is pushing for the harmonisation and centralisation of Nigeria’s beneficial ownership registers, saying fragmented corporate ownership data could create gaps that enable illicit financial flows

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has rejected the suggestion that he would pursue Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike if he wins the 2027 presidential election.

Nigeria allotted approximately ₦1.60 trillion in government bonds at its September auction, with more than half allocated outside competitive bidding.

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has declared that it is willing to participate in the emerging opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, but will not sacrifice its ideology, identity or core principles for the alliance.

Nigeria’s latest petrol price increase has not eliminated one of the strongest incentives for cross-border fuel diversion: a substantial price gap between Nigeria and neighbouring countries.