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Police say there are no indications of any forced entry at the house.
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How Lafarge tried to 'frustrate' Dangote's cement expansion in Africa - Obasanjo
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G7 to release up to 100 million barrels of oil, diesel from reserves
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Slain Mamelodi twins loved attending church: Bishop
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Man arrested for murder of woman in Free State
She was found with multiple stab wounds and a severe neck injury.
Oct 3, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
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Police seize counterfeit goods worth R369k in raids across Gauteng
Police remain committed to disrupting the distribution and sale of counterfeit goods
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Oil theft has reduced, Tinubu says
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SA intensifies financial crime crackdown ahead of integrity check
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Our reforms didn't create economic problems - Tinubu
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INEC disowns fake voter registration portal, says exercise closed July 26
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There's no threat to SA's fuel supply: Mantashe
Gwede Mantashe says the country has crude oil reserves sufficient for 30 days.
Oct 1, 2026BusinessRead at SABC News
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Global life expectancy has rebounded to 73.3 years, almost returning to its pre-COVID-19 pandemic level, even as noncommunicable diseases such
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Load reduction will be eliminated in March next year: Ramokgopa
The number of customers affected by load reduction has already declined significantly.
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The Federal Government has begun construction of a new National Control Centre in Osogbo, Osun State, to replace the 64-year-old facility and improve monitoring, coordination, and stability of Nigeria's electricity grid.
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Durban container terminal working to resolve backlog: Creecy
The delays have also affected cargo owners and businesses, with additional costs linked to storage
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WHO says these 10 diseases claimed 33 million lives in one year
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Lesotho turns to SMEs to unlock AfCFTA trade opportunities
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De Lille announces R3.5 billion tourism investment pipeline
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned Nigerians about the rising threat of sextortion, an online blackmail
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"The people who really didn't want Aliko to succeed in cement production is a French company called Lafarge, and they put every obstacle on Aliko's way, just as they are still doing to us today," Mr Obasanjo said.
Sep 30, 2026BusinessRead at Premium Times Business
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Guinea Insurance, Regency Alliance, The Initiates list 8 billion new shares worth N17.13 billion on NGX
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Airtel Money sets IPO price at £1.96 per share, targets £5.3bn valuation
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to deploy technology and artificial intelligence to capture and analyse
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Oct 3, 2026FoodRead at BusinessDay Nigeria
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CBN mops up N17.5 trillion through OMO in September, injects N10.9 trillion
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold approximately N17.51 trillion in Open Market Operations (OMO) bills in September 2026, while about N10.89 trillion in maturing bills was repaid over the same period, leaving a...
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
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G7 to release up to 100 million barrels of oil, diesel from reserves
The Group said the release would include a "frontloaded substantial diesel release within the first 20 days by G7 members and partners"
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Premium Times Business
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CardinalStone offers digital access to Dangote IPO through CS Alpha
CardinalStone is providing investors with digital access to the ongoing Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO through its CS Alpha investment platform, as the N2.15 trillion public offer moves towards its October 13, 2026...
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
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PTPremium Times BusinessNigeria
Mambilla: Adesanya denies political ties with Atiku, Dasuki
"I am a Yoruba man and more Tinubu than Atiku," the businessman, Mr Adesanya said, affirming his disconnection with Atiku.
Sep 30, 2026SecurityRead brief
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PTPremium Times BusinessNigeria
Elumelu's Heirs Energies acquires 6 million Seplat Energy shares in £53.2m deal
Following the transaction, Heirs Energies Limited now holds 27,943,867 shares in the energy company, representing 4.67 per cent, while the entities controlled by Mr Elumelu (Heirs Energies Limited and Heirs Holdings...
Oct 1, 2026BusinessRead at Premium Times Business
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The Nigerian stock market has had a record run in the first nine months of 2026, with the NGX All-Share Index up 61.43% and several stocks..
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
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PTPremium Times BusinessNigeria
Tinubu to prioritise jobs, industrial growth in Nigeria's new prosperity era
"We are therefore placing jobs, enterprise, and industrial growth at the heart of our government's policies," Mr Tinubu said.
Oct 1, 2026BusinessRead at Premium Times Business
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Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
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PTPremium Times BusinessNigeria
Nigeria's economy grows over 4% in 2026 - Tinubu
According to the president, the oil and non-oil sectors contributed to the growth, with improved foreign exchange stability, lower inflation, and stronger non-oil exports.
Oct 1, 2026BusinessRead at Premium Times Business
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Why Nigerians should link bank and pension accounts to their wills - Seedwills CEO
Founder and CEO of Seedwills, Kelvin Ojomo, has emphasised the importance of linking personal bank and pension accounts to their wills.
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
Business
SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
Police seize counterfeit goods worth R369k in raids across Gauteng
Police remain committed to disrupting the distribution and sale of counterfeit goods
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at SABC News
PTPremium Times BusinessNigeria
Oil theft has reduced, Tinubu says
Mr Tinubu said the reduction in oil theft had contributed to improvements in the oil sector.
Oct 1, 2026BusinessRead at Premium Times Business
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Nigerian stocks cool off: Key support levels to watch amid profit-taking
Nigerian stocks fell modestly after the Independence Day holiday. The NGX All-Share Index declined 0.16% to 250,808.27 points, market...
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
Business
SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
SA intensifies financial crime crackdown ahead of integrity check
CIPC rolled out an upgraded Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Module for law enforcement agencies.
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at SABC News
PTPremium Times BusinessNigeria
Our reforms didn't create economic problems - Tinubu
"Our reforms did not create the weaknesses in our economy. They confronted them," Mr Tinubu said.
Oct 1, 2026BusinessRead at Premium Times Business
NNairametricsNigeria
INEC disowns fake voter registration portal, says exercise closed July 26
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned a fraudulent online voter registration portal circulating on the internet
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
Business
SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
There's no threat to SA's fuel supply: Mantashe
Gwede Mantashe says the country has crude oil reserves sufficient for 30 days.
Oct 1, 2026BusinessRead at SABC News
PTPremium Times BusinessNigeria
UPDATED: Tinubu pledges to lower food, transport costs through support for farmers
The President said his administration will prioritise reducing the cost of living by lowering agricultural production and transportation costs, expanding mechanised farming and investing in infrastructure, as he...
Oct 1, 2026FoodRead at Premium Times Business
NNairametricsNigeria
Global life expectancy rebounds near pre-COVID-19 level at 73.3 years -WHO
Global life expectancy has rebounded to 73.3 years, almost returning to its pre-COVID-19 pandemic level, even as noncommunicable diseases such
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
Business
SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
Load reduction will be eliminated in March next year: Ramokgopa
The number of customers affected by load reduction has already declined significantly.
Oct 1, 2026BusinessRead at SABC News
PTPremium Times BusinessNigeria
FG breaks ground on new National Control Centre to strengthen grid reliability
The Federal Government has begun construction of a new National Control Centre in Osogbo, Osun State, to replace the 64-year-old facility and improve monitoring, coordination, and stability of Nigeria's electricity grid.
Sep 30, 2026BusinessRead at Premium Times Business
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Japan to tighten permanent residency rules on income, pension, language from 2027
Japan has approved stricter requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency, with new rules covering household income...
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
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SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
No plans to scrap PIC's unlisted investment portfolio: Godongwana
A new Public Investment Corporation (PIC) board was appointed in July.
Oct 1, 2026BusinessRead at SABC News
PTPremium Times BusinessNigeria
Dangote, Ruto to launch $16 billion Kenya refinery amid land protests
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenyan President William Ruto are set to launch a $16 billion oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, amid protests and legal challenges over land acquisition, compensation, and...
Sep 30, 2026BusinessRead at Premium Times Business
NNairametricsNigeria
New Zealand sets 30-day limit for AEWV workers outside approved location
New Zealand has clarified work location requirements for employers and foreign workers under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), allowing visa holders to temporarily work outside their approved location for up...
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
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SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
Durban container terminal working to resolve backlog: Creecy
The delays have also affected cargo owners and businesses, with additional costs linked to storage
Oct 2, 2026BusinessRead at SABC News
Business
PTPremium Times BusinessNigeria
Why my grandson doesn't want to work with me yet - Dangote
According to him, his grandson, an electrical engineer, wants to gain ample experience in notable multinational professional services consultancies before pitching his tent with the Dangote Group.
Sep 30, 2026BusinessRead at Premium Times Business
NNairametricsNigeria
WHO says these 10 diseases claimed 33 million lives in one year
Ischaemic heart disease, stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were the three leading causes of death globally in 2023, as noncommunicable.
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
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SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
Lesotho turns to SMEs to unlock AfCFTA trade opportunities
Lesotho is sharpening its focus on small businesses.
Sep 30, 2026BusinessRead at SABC News
Business
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Inflation hits harder as 77.2% of Nigerian households report high prices - CBN
The share of Nigerian households that perceived inflation as high rose to 77.2% in September 2026, up from 67.2% in August. This is according to the latest Inflation expectations survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria...
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
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SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
De Lille announces R3.5 billion tourism investment pipeline
De Lille says of these, three projects have already secured funding commitments
Oct 1, 2026BusinessRead at SABC News
Business
NNairametricsNigeria
NITDA warns Nigerians over rising sextortion threats, AI-generated explicit images
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned Nigerians about the rising threat of sextortion, an online blackmail
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
Business
SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
Battle over expiring unused mobile data heading to court
SA's battle over expensive mobile data is heading to court, with Vodacom and MTN challenging it.
Oct 1, 2026BusinessRead at SABC News
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Turkish fugitive arrested in Durban over rape, kidnapping charges
Van Wyk says this is the second Turkish fugitive to be arrested by INTERPOL SA in the country.
Oct 3, 2026SecurityRead brief
PTPremium Times BusinessNigeria
Mambilla: Adesanya denies political ties with Atiku, Dasuki
"I am a Yoruba man and more Tinubu than Atiku," the businessman, Mr Adesanya said, affirming his disconnection with Atiku.
Sep 30, 2026SecurityRead brief
NNairametricsNigeria
INEC disowns fake voter registration portal, says exercise closed July 26
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned a fraudulent online voter registration portal circulating on the internet
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
Business
NNairametricsNigeria
NITDA warns Nigerians over rising sextortion threats, AI-generated explicit images
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned Nigerians about the rising threat of sextortion, an online blackmail
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
Business
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SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
Turkish fugitive arrested in Durban over rape, kidnapping charges
Van Wyk says this is the second Turkish fugitive to be arrested by INTERPOL SA in the country.
Oct 3, 2026SecurityRead brief
SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
Government condemns murder of 14-year-old twins in Mamelodi
Police say there are no indications of any forced entry at the house.
Oct 3, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
Bikers join the march against GBVF in Ekurhuleni
Biker, Sandile Nkonqa says, as bikers, they too wanted to say that enough is enough.
Oct 3, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
Mafosi 'Try By Force' Chauke remembered as talented artist at funeral
He has been laid to rest at Njhakanjhaka village cemetery outside Louis Trichardt.
Oct 3, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
Crackdown on illegal weight-loss drugs leaves patients stranded
Weight-loss patients may have to seek out other unregulated and potentially unsafe sources
Oct 3, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
Communities must hold authorities accountable: GBVF marchers
Twelve women's bodies were dumped in various locations across Ekurhuleni since July this year.
Oct 3, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
Slain Mamelodi twins loved attending church: Bishop
The teen's bodies were discovered by their mother when she returned from work on Friday.
Oct 3, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
AG raises red flags over DWYPD and CGE financial governance
DWYPD and CGE audit findings have relapsed from clean audit outcomes to unqualified audit opinions.
Oct 3, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
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Man arrested for murder of woman in Free State
She was found with multiple stab wounds and a severe neck injury.
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Taraku Mills begins test run with 300MT soybeans, to hit market before October ends
Taraku Mills Limited in Benue State has formally commenced test-run production after extensive rehabilitation and delivery of eight trucks of Taraku Mills begins test run with 300MT soybeans, to hit market before...
Oct 3, 2026FoodRead at BusinessDay Nigeria
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InfraCredit secures IFC's $50 million subordinated debt for local-currency infrastructure finance
IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and the world's largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets.
Sep 30, 2026FoodRead at Premium Times Business
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UPDATED: Tinubu pledges to lower food, transport costs through support for farmers
The President said his administration will prioritise reducing the cost of living by lowering agricultural production and transportation costs, expanding mechanised farming and investing in infrastructure, as he...
Oct 1, 2026FoodRead at Premium Times Business
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Global life expectancy rebounds near pre-COVID-19 level at 73.3 years -WHO
Global life expectancy has rebounded to 73.3 years, almost returning to its pre-COVID-19 pandemic level, even as noncommunicable diseases such
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
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WHO says these 10 diseases claimed 33 million lives in one year
Ischaemic heart disease, stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were the three leading causes of death globally in 2023, as noncommunicable.
Oct 3, 2026BusinessRead at Nairametrics
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