Nigeria

2026-04-242026-09-29

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August 2026
12 AugThe Standard
… skills, trade and payments as one system to be built together, not three agendas competing for the same budget line and the same graduate's attention.The scale problem we keep underestimating The World Bank's 2025 analysis of nearly 4.9 million online job vacancies across Nigeria …
Africa mindset reset must build digital skills, not just digital hype
11 AugCitizen Digital
… st of living pain deepens as election looms By Reuters August 11, 2026 07:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter People push a cargo cart through Balogun Market in the Marina business district of Lagos, Nigeria …
Nigerians' cost of living pain deepens as election looms
10 AugCapital News
By Ibrahim Ismail, bird story agency NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 10 – In their modest office in Abuja, Nigeria, Monsur Hussain and his team of software developers and AI researchers, are debating ways to better the next generation of fact-checking technology. …
The Team Building AI to Help Africa Fight Misinformation
10 AugCitizen Digital
Cameroon surprise Nigeria and reach WAFCON semi-finals By AFP August 10, 2026 08:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Myriam Nyadjou scored from a free-kick to give Cameroon a surprise 1-0 q …
Cameroon surprise Nigeria and reach WAFCON semi-finals
10 AugThe Standard
… But they stunned record 10-time WAFCON champions Nigeria in their first match, then beat Egypt. …
Outsiders Malawi reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup

Sport

Kenya volleyball coach cites individualism for ninth-place finish

The News

Wafalme Stars head coach Gideon Tarus attributed Kenya's ninth-place finish at the 2026 CAVB African Nations Volleyball Championship in Tunisia to players prioritizing individual talent over teamwork. Kenya had targeted a podium finish and World Cup qualification, but Tarus said some players focused on showcasing themselves to attract professional club opportunities rather than playing as a unit.

28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

Kenya volleyball coach cites individualism for ninth-place finish
Wafalme Stars head coach Gideon Tarus attributed Kenya's ninth-place finish at the 2026 CAVB African Nations Volleyball Championship in Tunisia to players prioritizing individual talent over teamwork. Kenya had targeted a podium finish and World Cup qualification, but Tarus said some players focused on showcasing themselves to attract professional club opportunities rather than playing as a unit.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 27 September

Lamu community demands full involvement in Dangote refinery project
Lamu's Bajuni community leader Shariff Omar said the community will reject the Sh2 trillion Dangote Oil Refinery if they are not fully involved and guaranteed benefits agreed for the host community.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 25 September

Ruto visits Dangote Refinery before Lamu project groundbreaking
President William Ruto toured the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, ahead of next week's groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Dangote East African Refinery in Lamu, Kenya. The Nigerian facility has a crude oil refining capacity of 700,000 barrels per day and produces more than 100 million litres of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel daily.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruto launches East Africa Refinery groundbreaking in Lamu
President William Ruto is set to begin a coastal region tour on Saturday and break ground for the $16 billion East Africa Refinery in Lamu, a joint project with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote. The refinery will process crude from Turkana County and supply refined petroleum products across East and Central Africa, with the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for September 30, 2026.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 24 September

Tanzania and Rwanda praised for reducing maternal deaths
At the United Nations General Assembly, Tanzania and Rwanda have been commended for their efforts to combat maternal mortality. The article frames this praise through the personal story of a Kenyan man whose wife suffered life-threatening bleeding complications after childbirth.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

Ruto's UNGA talks yield investment and trade opportunities for Kenya
President William Ruto's engagements at the UN General Assembly have produced investment and job opportunities, including a planned East Africa Refinery groundbreaking in Lamu on September 30 to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, and a $600 million clean cooking investment initiative.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 22 September

Nigerian elites bought 284 US properties with siphoned millions
An investigative NGO report found that dozens of Nigerian political elites siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars from government over three decades and laundered it through purchasing 284 properties in the United States collectively worth around $271 million, linked to 61 current and former high-level Nigerian officials.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa reaches Africa Netball Cup final; Kenya faces elimination
South Africa secured an unbeaten run through the 2026 Africa Netball Cup, beating Malawi 50-40 to book their place in the men's final. Kenya Net Kings face a do-or-die match against Eswatini on Wednesday.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CMA warns Kenyans against unauthorised Dangote Refinery IPO offers
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has warned Kenyan investors against relying on unverified information about the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals IPO, which is regulated in Nigeria and has not been submitted to the CMA for approval. The regulator urged investors to independently verify offering documents, avoid payments or sharing personal information based on unverified communications, and conduct transactions only through licensed capital markets intermediaries.
22 September 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 21 September

CMA warns investors on Dangote refinery IPO after Ruto backs Lamu project
Kenya's Capital Markets Authority warned investors that the Nigerian Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals IPO has not been submitted for approval under Kenya's regulatory framework. The warning followed President William Ruto's announcement that Kenya is ready to break ground on the proposed East Africa refinery in Lamu.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 20 September

Methanol-tainted drink kills 48 in Nigeria's Ondo state
Nigeria's food and drug regulator reported that locally brewed alcoholic concoctions tainted with methanol killed 48 people and sickened 182 in three districts of southwestern Ondo state. Authorities arrested 15 people in connection with production and sale of the drink, locally known as "Monkey Tail."
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migration lessons challenge students' idealised views of life abroad
Kenyan secondary school students often view migration as a path to "greener pastures," persuaded by social media portrayals of overseas prosperity. The SAFE-MIT initiative helps students question these assumptions by highlighting risks of irregular migration, trafficking, and misinformation through classroom activities and educational games.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 19 September

African exchanges explore widened access to Dangote refinery IPO
Dangote Petroleum Refinery's $1.6 billion IPO opened in Nigeria on September 14 and is expected to become Africa's largest share sale, though Kenyan investors cannot currently subscribe through the Nairobi Securities Exchange. African exchanges including Kenya's NSE are discussing ways to allow investors in their respective markets to participate in the offer.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 18 September

37 suspected illegal Nigerian miners die in custody
Thirty-seven suspected illegal gold miners died while in custody of a Nigerian paramilitary civil defence group in Minna, Niger state. Survivors recounted struggling to breathe in overcrowded cells, triggering rioting in the city where police opened fire to disperse crowds.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven organisations selected for US$30M children's initiative
Seven locally rooted organisations in Kenya and Nigeria have been selected as programme partners under a five-year US$30 million partnership between the LEGO Foundation and Co-Impact aimed at strengthening education systems for children affected by conflict and crisis. The partners—Girl Child Network, Basic Needs Basic Rights, and Madrasa Early Childhood Programme in Kenya; and TaRL Africa, Common Heritage Foundation, Centre for Girls' Education, and Restoration of Hope Initiative in Nigeria—are predominantly women-led.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opinion: Should Kenya allow Burundian migrants to remain?
A columnist recounts a woman's remarks at a public forum in which she argued that Burundian nationals should be permitted to stay in Kenya, citing her multiethnic children as an example of why deportations would harm families.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody
The governor of Niger state said 37 people suspected of being illegal miners died while in custody of Nigeria's civil defence corps early Thursday. Police launched an investigation; the civil defence blamed disease, but an intelligence report suggested overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 16 September

Kenya sends six athletes to Africa AirBadminton Championships
Badminton Kenya has dispatched six athletes (three men and three women) to Entebbe, Uganda for the 2026 Africa AirBadminton Championships (September 16–19), which serves as a qualifier for the 2029 World Games in Karlsruhe, Germany. The team will then compete in the Zone 5 Regional Championships from September 20–22.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Small acts of kindness matter in troubled world
An opinion piece reflecting on mental health and suicide in Kenya, noting that at least four people die by suicide daily in Kenya and over 720,000 globally per year, while observing that people's struggles often remain invisible despite being surrounded by others.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 15 September

Standard Chartered launches investment platform for wealthy Kenyans
Standard Chartered has launched a new investment platform in Kenya, the Signature Select Variable Capital Company (VCC), which gives eligible investors access to professionally managed global investment strategies and addresses wealth-transfer planning challenges.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

Dangote launches Africa's largest share sale worth $2.1bn
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched Africa's largest initial public offering, offering roughly 3% of his oil refinery to the public in a deal that could raise up to $2.1bn. The refinery, which started production in 2024, supplies more than 70% of Nigeria's energy consumption.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 13 September

France's contested strategies in Sahel after military expulsion
An opinion piece examines France's shifting engagement in the Sahel following its military withdrawal from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, citing unverified allegations of a "Phoenix operation" that allegedly sought to weaken Niger's military and leadership after France was expelled from the country in 2023.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 12 September

Nigeria suspends official visits to South Africa over xenophobic attacks
Nigeria's National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and ordered a boycott of South African-hosted legislative activities following reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals, with the directive covering lawmakers, parliamentary committees, and National Assembly staff until further notice.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Six Nigerians extradited to US for romance scams fraud
Six Nigerian nationals accused of defrauding over 100 American women of more than $6 million through online romance scams have been extradited from South Africa to the US. The men, allegedly linked to Black Axe organised crime network, face charges including wire fraud and money laundering.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya approves Asahi's Sh388b acquisition of Diageo's EABL stake
Kenya's Competition Authority has approved Japanese brewer Asahi Group Holdings' acquisition of Diageo's controlling stake in East African Breweries, subject to conditions including that the merged entity reserve sufficient funds for liabilities and that at least 20 per cent of retail refrigeration space be reserved for non-EABL or non-Asahi branded products.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 11 September

Kenya praised across Africa for stance against xenophobia
Social media users from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe have commended Kenya for protecting non-citizens and upholding unity, with many urging their governments to adopt Kenya's model of regional integration and hospitality. The praise followed Kenya's civil society, legal organizations, and citizens mobilizing online and offline to oppose xenophobic rhetoric targeting informal foreign traders and regional migrants.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa extradites six Nigerians for US romance scam
South Africa will extradite six Nigerian nationals to the United States on Friday over allegations they defrauded more than 100 women of more than $6 million through online romance scams. The men are alleged members of an organized criminal network called Black Axe and were arrested in South Africa in 2021.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria police chief promises secure elections amid insecurity concerns
Nigeria's police chief Olatunji Disu said upcoming national polls in January will be safe and secure, despite violence, jihadist insurgency, and kidnapping crises that have historically marred elections and continue to affect vote participation in violence-wracked regions.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 10 September

Pan-Africanism offers historical perspective on South African xenophobia
An opinion piece argues that xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa represent a departure from Pan-Africanism's founding principle that African people share a common history and destiny. The author contends that understanding the historical objectives of Pan-Africanism, particularly its identification of colonialism as the primary oppressor, is necessary to address the current wave of violence.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan tech startup Brand AI serves 38,000 businesses globally
Brand AI, a Nairobi-based artificial intelligence platform founded by Santos Okottah, serves more than 38,000 businesses in over 100 countries and has launched a major update to expand beyond design into broader brand management. The company was founded after Okottah witnessed a newsroom branding error at Nation Media Group and now operates as a seven-member team from Nairobi, with the United States as its largest market.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →