Electricity customers in Benin, Togo and Niger left $10.17 million unpaid on power invoices issued by Nigeria’s Market Operator during the second quarter of 2026, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). NERC’s Second Quarter 2026 Report shows that the three international bilateral customers were billed a combined $18.84 million for services provided between…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel’s enemies could attempt to attack the country ahead of its October 27, 2026, election. Netanyahu made the statement on September 29 during a visit to the Tel Nof Air Force Base. He said Israel had received indications that its adversaries might seek to launch an attack…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has urged Igbo traders and entrepreneurs to move beyond conventional trading and focus more on manufacturing and digital commerce as competition in Nigeria’s retail sector increases. Otti made the call on Monday in Umuahia during the Igbo Day Lecture and Dinner organised by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, which was held under…
Tanzania has removed Nigerian nationals from its Referred Visa Category, ending the requirement for Nigerians to obtain additional immigration clearance before their visas could be issued. The Tanzania Immigration Services Department announced the change in a public notice dated September 25, 2026, following amendments published in Government Gazette No. 246 of 2026. The decision took…
The German Mission in Nigeria has warned Nigerians seeking visas to Germany against sending their visa documents to diplomatic missions by email in an attempt to secure appointments or submit applications. The mission issued the warning on Wednesday, September 30, amid what it described as confusion surrounding the procedures for applying for German visas. Applicants…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to resign from office if President Bola Tinubu fails to win both the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the declaration on Wednesday, September 30, during an engagement with members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in…
