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G7 considers boosting oil supply as US–Israel war with Iran drives prices higher

Premium Times Nigeria • 09 Mar 2026, 21:40

At the virtual meeting of the G7 nations, the possible release of oil from emergency stockpiles was among several options discussed The post G7 considers boosting oil supply as US…

At the virtual meeting of the G7 nations, the possible release of oil from emergency stockpiles was among several options discussed The post G7 considers boosting oil supply as US–Israel war with Iran drives prices higher appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Capital projects ongoing, not abandoned – Finance Ministry

Premium Times Nigeria • 09 Mar 2026, 20:37

“The evidence shows revenue is rising, capital projects are ongoing, debt growth is largely accounting and exchange-rate driven, and monetary financing has ended. Nigeria is not e…

“The evidence shows revenue is rising, capital projects are ongoing, debt growth is largely accounting and exchange-rate driven, and monetary financing has ended. Nigeria is not experiencing fiscal collapse. It is undergoing fiscal correction,” the ministry said. The post Capital projects ongoing, not abandoned – Finance Ministry appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Niger: Army repels attack on Tahoua drone base

Africanews EN • 09 Mar 2026, 17:37

A military drone base at the airport in Niger’s Tahoua was targeted overnight Sunday. Local authorities say the army fended off the attack, which left left several soldiers injure…

A military drone base at the airport in Niger’s Tahoua was targeted overnight Sunday. Local authorities say the army fended off the attack, which left left several soldiers injured and several assailants dead.

Guinea: Opposition reacts to dissolution of 40 political parties

Africanews EN • 09 Mar 2026, 17:11

Guinea's main opposition figure, Cellou Dalein Diallo, accused President Mamadi Doumbouya of attempting to build a one party state, after the government dissolved 40 political par…

Guinea's main opposition figure, Cellou Dalein Diallo, accused President Mamadi Doumbouya of attempting to build a one party state, after the government dissolved 40 political parties.

FCMB achieves N500 billion recapitalisation target as capital raise ends

Premium Times Nigeria • 09 Mar 2026, 17:11

“Together, the public offer and minority divestment provide sufficient capital for the bank to meet the revised N500 billion minimum capital requirement for an international banki…

“Together, the public offer and minority divestment provide sufficient capital for the bank to meet the revised N500 billion minimum capital requirement for an international banking licence,” FCMB Group stated. The post FCMB achieves N500 billion recapitalisation target as capital raise ends appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

FCMB closes in on N500 billion recapitalisation target as capital raise ends

Premium Times Nigeria • 09 Mar 2026, 17:11

“Together, the public offer and minority divestment provide sufficient capital for the bank to meet the revised N500 billion minimum capital requirement for an international banki…

“Together, the public offer and minority divestment provide sufficient capital for the bank to meet the revised N500 billion minimum capital requirement for an international banking licence,” FCMB Group stated. The post FCMB closes in on N500 billion recapitalisation target as capital raise ends appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Dangote Refinery to focus on domestic fuel supply security as oil price volatility rages

Premium Times Nigeria • 09 Mar 2026, 16:48

“We will prioritise domestic supply and continue to ensure that Nigeria enjoys what it has enjoyed only for the last 18 months, two years, and that" It is fuel abundance and not f…

“We will prioritise domestic supply and continue to ensure that Nigeria enjoys what it has enjoyed only for the last 18 months, two years, and that" It is fuel abundance and not fuel scarcity,” Mr Bird said. The post Dangote Refinery to focus on domestic fuel supply security as oil price volatility rages appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Egyptian artist takes on the male-dominated Sufi practice of whirling

Africanews EN • 09 Mar 2026, 15:57

An artist captivated a crowd in Cairo as she whirled to folklore music in a long red dress, leading a cultural and spiritual performance that celebrated the spirit of the Islamic …

An artist captivated a crowd in Cairo as she whirled to folklore music in a long red dress, leading a cultural and spiritual performance that celebrated the spirit of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Dead on arrival: South Sudan's devastated health system

Africanews EN • 09 Mar 2026, 15:26

South Sudan's healthcare system has been so crippled by years of corruption that when a state governor experienced high blood pressure recently, he had to fly to Kenya for treatme…

South Sudan's healthcare system has been so crippled by years of corruption that when a state governor experienced high blood pressure recently, he had to fly to Kenya for treatment.

Corruption trial of Erdogan opponent and 400 others opens in Turkey

Africanews EN • 09 Mar 2026, 14:37

Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu went on trial on Monday in a sprawling corruption case critics say is a politically motivated bid to scupper his chances of challenging Pres…

Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu went on trial on Monday in a sprawling corruption case critics say is a politically motivated bid to scupper his chances of challenging President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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