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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has revealed how the enormous scale of his 20 billion refinery project in Lagos forced him to abandon plans to buy English Premier League giants Arsenal.

Speaking on a podcast, Dangote explained that when Arsenal was valued at about 20 billion, a refinery project in Lagos forced him to abandon plans to buy English Premier League giants Arsenal.

He had to choose between buying the club or completing his refinery, fertiliser, and petrochemical projects. He decided to remain a loyal supporter, saying: “I should remain a fan and continue to fund my business.”

Key Points:

Dangote prioritised a transformational African industrial project over personal football ownership.
Arsenal’s value has risen dramatically since it first explored a takeover, now worth billions more.
He has been an Arsenal fan for over a decade and wears a signed jersey for every game.
Dangote urged young Africans to “stay at home” and believe in the continent’s opportunities.
The refinery stands as proof that long-term investment in Africa can yield transformational results

Sources: Premium Times

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The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has ordered the closure of schools in Oriire, Surulere, Oyo East, and Olorunsogo Local Government Areas following a kidnap incident in Ahoro-Esinle community on Friday.

Gunmen abducted the principal and several students of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and a teacher was killed during the attack. OYOSUBEB chairman Nureni Adeniran said security operatives have deployed a tactical response team to rescue the victims and stabilise the situation.

Key Points:

A teacher was killed in addition to the abduction of the principal and students.
The exact number of abducted pupils has not yet been ascertained.
Schools in four LGAs are shut indefinitely to prevent further attacks.

Security agencies are still combing the affected areas for victims.
The closure aims to allow security operatives to stabilise the area.

Sources: The Cable, Channels

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President Bola Tinubu has departed Kigali, Rwanda, for Lagos, Nigeria, following the conclusion of a three-nation trip to France, Kenya, and Rwanda. During the trip, Tinubu attended the Africa-France Summit 2026 and the annual Africa CEO Forum.

The president had earlier left Abuja for the international engagements, which focused on strengthening bilateral ties and promoting investment opportunities in Nigeria and across Africa.

Key Points:

The three-nation trip signals Tinubu’s active push for foreign investment and diplomatic re-engagement.
Attendance at both summits highlights Nigeria’s role in Africa-France relations and continental business discussions.
The trip comes amid domestic economic challenges, including rising inflation and debt servicing pressures.
Tinubu used the platforms to pitch Nigeria’s business case to global investors.
His return to Lagos may signal readiness to focus on domestic political activities ahead of 2027

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria