Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu and Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio are spearheading a massive effort to mobilize private-sector investment for a West African project pipeline expected to reach $15 billion, targeting critical infrastructure gaps and boosting economic integration across the region. — LAGOS, Nigeria, Oct. 16, 2026
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Over a decade after acquiring a decommissioned 19th-century military installation, filmmaker and media mogul Tyler Perry has transformed the former Fort McPherson into one of the largest and most prolific film production facilities in the United States. ATLANTA, United States, Oct. 16, 2026
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Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji was officially sworn in on Friday for his second term in office during a high-profile ceremony attended by key political figures. — ADO-EKITI, Nigeria, Oct. 17, 2026
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The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has reiterated the critical need for comprehensive education and practical vocational training to prepare inmates for self-reliance and successful reintegration into society. Abuja, Nigeria, Oct. 15, 2026
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Contemporary fashion designer Stephen Raymond has called on Nigerian authorities and creative sector stakeholders to scale up investment in the nation’s fashion ecosystem to unlock its vast employment and wealth-creation potential. ABUJA, Nigeria, Oct. 8, 2026
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The Federation of Oyo State Students’ Unions (FOSSU) has commended the Oyo State Government for the timely disbursement of expanded bursary awards to final-year students, describing the intervention as a critical investment in human capital development while formally endorsing Governor Seyi Makinde’s 2027 presidential ambition. IBADAN, Nigeria, Oct. 8, 2026
8 Oct 2026
The Federal Government has firmly rejected calls to restore fuel subsidies, warning that such a move would destabilize the economy and threaten public services in the face of a global energy crisis. ABUJA, Nigeria, Oct. 8, 2026
8 Oct 2026
Heavy-duty vehicle drivers have paralyzed traffic by blocking all major entry routes into Bida in Niger State, staging a massive protest over the government’s failure to commence reconstruction of the rapidly deteriorating Bida-Agaie-Lapai highway. BIDA, Nigeria, Oct. 7, 2026
7 Oct 2026
Prosecutors in New York are expected to bring new criminal charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, over the alleged torture of Americans wrongfully held in Venezuelan government custody. — NEW YORK, United States, Oct. 7, 2026
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The upcoming Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will feature high-stakes competitions across multiple premier venues in Senegal from October 30 to November 13, bringing together elite young athletes from around the world. ABUJA, Nigeria, Oct. 7, 2026
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