Nigeria

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to launch two new communication satellites, NigComSat-2A and NigComSat-2B, in a bold move to strengthen Nigeria’s digital transformation, enhance national security, and drive economic growth.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has thrown its weight behind the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in the ongoing labour dispute with the management of Dangote Refinery.

Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk, has confirmed that Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, will not feature in Nigeria’s crucial World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Tuesday, citing injury concerns.

— KogiTribune Report Fresh allegations have emerged suggesting that senior officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are perfecting a plan to manipulate the 2027 general elections in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

KogiTribune reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and federal workers have renewed calls for an upward review of the national minimum wage, insisting that the current N70,000 benchmark can no longer sustain workers in today’s economic climate.

KogiTribune reports that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is set to resume legislative duties at the National Assembly later this month, following the completion of her six-month suspension.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared full support for the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in its escalating confrontation with the Dangote Group, warning that it is mobilizing workers nationwide for solidarity action.

KogiTribune reports that following a high-level meeting at the Presidential Villa, indications are strong that suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member House of Assembly will be restored to office on September 18, 2025, bringing to an end the six-month emergency rule in the state.

KogiTribune reports that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has redeployed all seconded officers back to their respective ministries, departments, and agencies, following mounting pressure over alleged financial irregularities during the 2025 Hajj exercise.

KogiTribune reports that the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Western Zone, has announced plans to shut down its operations beginning Monday, September 8, citing alleged threats of monopoly in the downstream petroleum sector by Dangote Refinery and MRS Energy Ltd.