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Nigeria

Also known as: Federal Republic of Nigeria · northern Nigeria

2026-04-262026-09-14

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    He questioned Ghana’s continued reliance on external institutions to determine how the country addresses its energy challenges. “What is happening to Nigeria?

    Fix IPP pricing, not just ECG, PUWU tells IMF, World Bank
  3. Joy Online

    But for some time, let’s look at our economy in this part of Africa, especially the energy sector, which they normally want to enter. “What is happening to Nigeria?

    Ghana can fix its energy sector without IMF, World Bank – PUWU
  4. Joy Online

    Ghanaian songstress Gyakie has secured two Top 10 entries on the Apple Music Nigeria Albums Chart with My Diary and After Midnight.

    Gyakie scores double top 10 entry on Apple Music Nigeria
  5. Joy Online

    Over the full year, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Africa each recorded more than 50 days when daily PM2.5 exceeded the WHO’s guideline.

    Senegal, Cape Verde breathed unsafe air for more than 120 days in 2025 – AfriCAN 2026 Report
  6. The Chronicle

    Nigeria’s biggest insurance company, National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria, NICON, has finally lost its operational licence and has been taken over by a Receiver Manager.

    Nigeria’s biggest insurance firm, NICON loses licence
  7. Joy Online

    Ghana’s Beach Soccer national team has stepped up preparations for the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with a total of 60 players selected for screening ahead of a crucial first-round clash against Nigeria.

    Beach Soccer AFCON 2026Q: 60 players called up as Ghana steps up preparations
  8. Joy Online

    ween 2025 and September 2026 through interventions by the Ministry, its diplomatic missions and international partners. ‎He said the figure comprised 3,807 Ghanaians from Libya; 440 from Côte d’Ivoire who were victims of QNET activities and a demolition exercise; 246 from Nigeria

    ‎Foreign Affairs Ministry to launch Diaspora Consular Fund
  9. Joy Online

    Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery plans to spend $14.3 billion to double its processing capacity, the company disclosed on Monday as it signed documents for its initial public offering, slated to be Africa’s biggest ever.

    Nigeria’s Dangote refinery plans $14 billion expansion as it signs IPO documents
  10. Joy Online

    Mr Ablakwa said the figure covers Ghanaians repatriated from 10 countries. “This figure is an accumulation of the following: 3,807 from Libya, 440 from Côte d’Ivoire, 246 from Nigeria, 244 from Cambodia, 201 from Algeria, 18 from Kuwait, 8 from Sierra Leone, 5 from Mauritius, 2 f

    4,972 Ghanaians repatriated from 10 countries since 2025 – Ablakwa
  11. Daily Guide

    Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah The Member of Parliament for Takoradi, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, has stressed the need for Ghana and Nigeria to unite to create a stronger economy through shared trade and culture.

    Ghana, Nigeria Must Unite To Build Stronger Economies – MP

Today

  1. Dangote oil refinery launches Africa's largest IPO targeting public investors

    Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched a public share offering of his oil refinery targeting $2.1 billion, offering roughly 3% as a "people's IPO" to ordinary Nigerians. Retail investors will pay a higher price than institutional investors who bought 6% in a July private placement for $2.5 billion at a lower valuation.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Black Maidens depart for WAFU B U-17 tournament in Yamoussokro

    Ghana's U-17 women's national team has travelled to Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls' Cup, which begins on Tuesday, September 16, with 22 players called up. The tournament will serve as qualifiers for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, and the Black Maidens will face Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Togo, Niger and Côte d'Ivoire in a round-robin format.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Deloitte leader proposes specialised bank for Ghana industrial development

    Deloitte Africa's Infrastructure & Capital Projects leader has called for Ghana to establish a specialised financial institution to provide long-term, affordable financing to businesses in capital-intensive sectors like oil and gas and manufacturing, citing Nigeria's Bank of Industry—which offers interest rates as low as 5–7%—as a model.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. Nigeria parliament boycotts South Africa over migrant safety

    Nigeria's parliament has suspended official visits to South Africa and ordered lawmakers to boycott South African-hosted legislative activities, citing reports of attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants. Since 2022, 98 Nigerians have died in mob and hate-related incidents there, and 1,695 Nigerians have been voluntarily evacuated this year amid xenophobia-related tensions.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Russia's youth festival offers pathways for Ghanaian partnerships

    Over 20 Ghanaian youth are participating in the 2026 International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg, Russia, where the CEO of the Ghana Russia Centre for Commerce and Relations says the event could unlock business partnerships, scholarships and joint ventures in entrepreneurship, technology, media, education and culture.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Young Africans among 10,000 delegates at Russia youth festival

    About 10,000 young people from 191 countries, including representatives from 19 African nations, gathered in Ekaterinburg, Russia for the week-long 2026 International Festival of Youth (September 11–17), which provides a platform for young leaders to participate in activities covering media, entrepreneurship, science, education, technology, public administration, culture, sport and civic engagement.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 12 September

  1. Ghana urges regional cooperation against drug trafficking threat

    Ghana's delegation at the 33rd Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa in Vienna called for stronger regional and international cooperation to combat drug trafficking and transnational organised crime. During the period under review, NACOC and partner security agencies made 217 arrests and 165 prosecutions, intercepting more than 8.5 tonnes of assorted narcotic drugs and 45.4 million tramadol tablets.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghanaian ordinary passport holders access 41 visa-free countries

    According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghanaian citizens can travel to at least 41 countries across Africa, the Caribbean and other regions without obtaining a visa in advance under visa waiver arrangements, though permitted stay durations vary—most offer up to 90 days, while Grenada, Maldives and Zambia allow 30 days.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 11 September

  1. Six Nigerians extradited to US for alleged romance scams

    South African police are handing over six Nigerians to FBI agents for alleged online romance scams targeting over 100 US women and defrauding them of more than 100 million rand ($6m). The suspects, arrested in 2021, are believed to be members of Black Axe, a Nigerian crime syndicate tied to human trafficking, internet fraud, and murder, and will face wire fraud and money-laundering charges in the US.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gyakie features on Ajebo Hustlers' new single 365 Days

    Ghanaian songstress Gyakie has featured on Nigerian duo Ajebo Hustlers' latest single, 365 Days, which explores themes of love, commitment and holding on to relationships. The song is available on all major digital streaming platforms and represents another Ghana-Nigeria collaboration that strengthens Gyakie's presence in the Nigerian music market.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Lagos confirms six diphtheria cases, no outbreak declared

    Lagos State has recorded 53 suspected diphtheria cases in 2026, of which six tested positive; all confirmed cases were managed and contacts traced, with officials saying there is currently no widespread outbreak in the state despite active cases in other parts of Nigeria.

    11 September 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Nigeria appoints new commander for Boko Haram military operations

    Nigeria has appointed Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose to lead military operations against Boko Haram and its Islamic State-backed splinter faction in the northeast, replacing Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar less than two years after his appointment. The reshuffle, part of a wider military shake-up involving 14 other generals, aims to improve operational effectiveness ahead of January presidential elections as insecurity remains a major concern.

    11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 10 September

  1. Pastor's romance scam cases consolidated, referred to High Court

    Cases against Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, accused of defrauding women through alleged romance scams, have been withdrawn from Circuit Courts in Accra for consolidation and referral to the High Court. Kwarteng and his wife Sally Akosua Amoasah have been jointly charged with six counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false pretences, with additional charges against each including producing obscene material; they have denied all charges.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Nigeria to face Russia in October international friendly

    Nigeria will play Russia in an international friendly on October 6 in Nizhny Novgorod, marking the second senior fixture between the nations following a 1-1 draw in June 2025.

    10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Dangote's planned 700,000-barrel-per-day Kenyan refinery faces crude supply hurdles

    Billionaire Aliko Dangote is planning to build a $15–16 billion refinery in Lamu, Kenya, with a 700,000-barrel-per-day capacity and expected completion by 2030, but securing crude supply poses a challenge since Kenya currently has no commercial oil output, unlike Nigeria where Dangote's existing refinery operates.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Nigeria appoints new commander for Boko Haram operations

    Nigeria has named Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose to lead military operations against Boko Haram and its Islamic State-backed splinter faction in the northeast, replacing Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar less than two years after his April 2025 appointment. The reshuffle is part of a wider military shake-up involving 14 other generals, aimed at improving operational effectiveness as insecurity remains a major concern ahead of January presidential elections.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 9 September

  1. TUC urges Mahama to keep constitutional reform discussions open

    The Trades Union Congress is asking President Mahama to keep discussions on proposed constitutional reforms open for broader consultation and consensus-building. TUC Deputy Secretary-General Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo said the union intends to engage the President and the constitutional reform implementation committee to present its views, and disagreed with concerns that partisan election of mayors could threaten Ghana's unity, citing examples from Nigeria, Kenya, and Senegal.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana and Barbados discuss deepening bilateral ties

    Ghana's High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Sadiq, met with Barbados's High Commissioner to Ghana to discuss strengthening cooperation in aviation, tourism, trade, education, culture, migration, security, reparations and multilateral affairs, building on recent high-level engagements between the two nations.

    9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Citizen Kofi calls for tougher corruption penalties to deter wealth pursuit

    Businessman Dr Kofi Amoah has called for Ghana to rethink how it investigates and punishes corruption, arguing that current approaches risk making corruption an attractive route to wealth and social status, particularly as the country seeks to build competitive indigenous businesses and transform its economy.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana must own energy crisis, not defer to IMF — PUWU

    The Public Utilities Workers Union has urged the government to take greater ownership of Ghana's energy sector challenges rather than relying heavily on IMF and World Bank prescriptions, and questioned why Independent Power Producers' pricing was not receiving greater attention in sector reform discussions.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Union urges IMF and World Bank to address IPP pricing

    The Public Utilities Workers Union has challenged the IMF and World Bank to broaden their focus on Ghana's energy crisis to include the pricing structure of Independent Power Producers, arguing that IPP agreements and generation costs are key concerns that must be addressed for lasting energy sector stability.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Ghana can resolve energy sector without heavy IMF reliance – PUWU

    The Public Utilities Workers Union argues Ghana has capacity to address its energy challenges independently, suggesting focus on structural problems like power generation costs and Independent Power Producer agreements rather than external financing. The IMF estimates a US$1.1 billion sectoral financing shortfall in 2026 due to collection losses and costly generation contracts.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Gyakie scores double top 10 on Apple Music Nigeria

    Ghanaian artist Gyakie has secured two Top 10 entries on the Apple Music Nigeria Albums Chart with her projects My Diary and After Midnight, demonstrating the growing reach of her music in one of Africa's biggest streaming markets.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Senegal and Cape Verde faced over 120 unsafe air days

    An Africa Clean Air Network report found that parts of West Africa, particularly Senegal and Cape Verde, experienced more than 120 days in 2025 when air quality exceeded the World Health Organization's daily safety guideline for PM2.5 particles, primarily due to seasonal Saharan dust.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Nigeria's largest insurer NICON loses licence, enters liquidation

    Nigeria's National Insurance Corporation (NICON), the country's largest insurance company established in 1969, has had its operational licence revoked by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) due to persistent failure to meet regulatory requirements. A Receiver and Provisional Liquidator has been appointed to oversee the company's assets and liabilities.

    8 September 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Ghana calls up 60 beach soccer players for Nigeria AFCON qualifier

    Ghana's Beach Soccer national team has selected 60 players for screening ahead of the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with a first-round clash against Nigeria scheduled for September. The winners will advance to the second stage, with the continental finals to be held in Senegal.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Ghana to establish Diaspora Consular Fund for emergency aid

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will establish a Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund to finance emergency assistance, evacuations, and repatriations for Ghanaians in distress abroad. The announcement follows the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa during a resurgence of xenophobic attacks.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Dangote refinery plans $14.3 billion expansion, prepares Africa's largest IPO

    Nigeria's Dangote refinery plans to spend $14.3 billion to double its processing capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2029, and has signed documents for an IPO aimed at raising 2.15 trillion naira ($1.63 billion), with trading expected to begin in late November.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Ghana repatriates 4,972 citizens from 10 countries since 2025

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repatriated 4,972 Ghanaians from distress situations across ten countries since 2025, with the largest number (3,807) coming from Libya. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the repeated evacuations have placed significant financial and logistical strain on the state, prompting plans to establish a dedicated Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund for emergency financing.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Takoradi MP calls for Ghana-Nigeria unity for stronger economies

    Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, MP for Takoradi, has urged Ghana and Nigeria to unite through shared trade and culture, arguing that the borders between them were artificially drawn by European powers and that regional unity represents a restoration rather than a new arrangement.

    7 September 2026 · Daily Guide

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