# IMF Recommends Targeted Relief as Nigeria Faces Rising Petrol Costs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria to avoid bringing back blanket petrol subsidies, urging the government to provide direct assistance to vulnerable households instead. The recommendation came during…
Ghana Repatriates 120 Nigerians Rescued in Cybercrime Crackdown
Ghana has repatriated 120 Nigerians rescued during a cybercrime operation after authorities alleged they had been trafficked into the country and forced to take part in online criminal activities. The…
Oyo Government Denies Diphtheria Outbreak Claims in 16 LGAs
The Oyo State Government has rejected claims by the Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that a diphtheria outbreak has affected 16 local government…
US Treasury Fines Bank of America $1.2 Billion
The United States Treasury Department has imposed a $1.2 billion penalty on Bank of America over alleged breaches of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. The penalty against America’s second-largest bank…
Nigeria Exceeds OPEC Oil Quota for Fifth Straight Month
Nigeria maintained crude oil production above its OPEC quota for the fifth consecutive month in September, with average daily output of crude oil and condensates rising by 2.34 per cent…
Shell Sells Nigerian Gas Distribution Business to Vaaris Energy
Shell Petroleum B.V. has agreed to sell its entire stake in the Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Nigerian energy company Vaaris Energy Limited, marking its exit from domestic gas distribution…
Atletico Madrid Beat Manchester United 2-0 in Champions League
Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday, adding to the pressure on United manager Michael Carrick.…
Tresoldi Hat-Trick Stuns Inter as Brugge Win 4-3
Club Brugge stunned Inter Milan with a thrilling 4-3 victory in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, as young forward Nicolo Tresoldi scored a hat-trick to lead the Belgian side…
Barcelona Thrash Galatasaray to Maintain Perfect UCL Start
Barcelona came from behind to defeat Galatasaray 4-1 in the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League at Rams Park in Istanbul on Tuesday, with teenage star Lamine Yamal providing two assists. The…
Arsenal Thrash Lille to Maintain Perfect Champions League Start
Arsenal scored three second-half goals to defeat Lille 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, maintaining their perfect start to the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League campaign. After a goalless first…
