The Dangote Refinery has secured a $1 billion underwriting programme as it prepares for a planned Initial Public Offering, bringing one of Nigeria’s biggest corporate projects another step closer to the public market. The programme includes a $600 million private placement that has already been funded, alongside another $400 million underwriting commitment that will support…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Senegal thrashed Iraq 5-0 in Toronto on Friday evening to enhance their chances of qualification to the round of 32 stage of the FIFA World Cup. The Teranga Lions who reached the quarterfinals of the tournament in 2002 were almost guaranteed an exit following their defeats against France and Norway in their…
Nigeria’s push to rely more on local petrol production is facing an unexpected problem. The Dangote Refinery says rising Nigeria petrol imports are making it harder to plan production and could force it to export excess fuel instead of selling it at home. The warning comes as imported petrol accounted for about 43% of the…
The management of Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee has publicly defended Zlatan Ibile after online criticism suggested that the rapper had failed to support him during his ongoing UK legal case. In a statement issued on September 16, Poco Lee’s management said Zlatan, along with others, had been “extremely supportive and helpful” throughout the…
Nigeria’s security agencies have recorded a significant breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to combat banditry and rescue abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State after tracing key members of criminal support networks operating outside forest hideouts. The Department of State Services (DSS) confirmed that intelligence-led operations have identified and apprehended individuals allegedly responsible for providing logistics, supplies…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help France defeat Senegal 3-1 in their opening Group I game of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico on Tuesday night, reports Newslegend. The game at the New Jersey stadium in New York which was a repeat of both teams’ fixture in the…
The US-Iran war is entering another difficult phase, with the conflict now putting pressure on both Washington’s military infrastructure and its diplomatic strategy. New reporting says Iranian missile and drone strikes caused unprecedented damage to US intelligence facilities and surveillance equipment across the Middle East, with repairs expected to cost billions of dollars. At the…
A new era has officially begun at Chelsea as Xabi Alonso reported for his first day as the club’s manager, overseeing his maiden training session ahead of the 2026/27 season. The former Bayer Leverkusen coach arrived at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground on Thursday after signing a four-year contract earlier this year. Alonso was introduced to…
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to adopt a Gaza-style military approach in the occupied West Bank, raising fresh concern over the possibility of a wider Israeli military campaign in the territory. In an interview with Israeli newspaper Ynet published on Sunday, September 27, Smotrich said Israel should “go to war” in…
Harry Kane has opened up about the influence José Mourinho had on his career at Tottenham while warning that Real Madrid will be even harder to face in the Champions League with Mourinho back in charge. Kane spoke warmly about his former manager in an interview with Spanish newspaper MARCA, describing their relationship at Tottenham…
