[Liberian Investigator] Published: October 28, 2026

[New Times] Rwanda expects to advance cooperation with Russia in trade, investment, aviation, education and nuclear technology, with several bilateral agreements in the pipeline as the two sides seek to expand their partnership, according to officials.

[Vanguard] A Nigerian oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote has closed the continent's biggest initial public share offering, claiming to have raised funds from investors in 120 countries.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Independent petroleum dealers have threatened to suspend fuel purchases from oil marketing companies (OMCs) over alleged violations of wholesale price caps set by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), warning that the dispute is causing shortages and threatening the survival of retail outlets.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Two Kenyan cabin crew members, David Kimotho and John Muchina, have been honoured by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for their actions during a mid-air emergency aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 in September.

[Premium Times] "The truth is that we have approved so much funds to be borrowed in the past... ," the senator said.

[Vanguard] The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, have reached an agreement on a series of measures to ease the economic difficulties facing workers, including a ₦70,000 transport intervention and the payment of 19 months' arrears owed health workers.

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[Premium Times] The landmark offer achieves 100% African participation, reaches all six inhabited continents and Mr Dangote says Africa has shown it can finance, build and own its industrial future. Bird hails global investor confidence while Murat says transaction sets new benchmark for African capital markets

[Premium Times] The approval was one of the resolutions reached at a meeting between government officials and the NLC leadership in Abuja on Tuesday, as both parties discussed workers' welfare, the national minimum wage and outstanding allowances.

[Daily Trust] President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate requesting approval for the Federal Government's 2026-2027 Supplementary External Borrowing Plan, totaling $20.52 billion and €1.05 billion (approximately $21.5 billion combined), a move that could push Nigeria's external debt burden higher as the Federal Government seeks additional funds for infrastructure and other critical sectors.

[Daily Trust] The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called for an increase in the derivation allocation to oil-producing states from the current minimum of 13 per cent to 50 per cent to address environmental damage and years of underdevelopment in the Niger Delta.

[New Times] For generations, Rwandans were encouraged to grow coffee, protect the trees and leave the cup to others. The crop was cultivated for export, but much of the value created through roasting, branding and consumption was realised elsewhere.

[Leadership] The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, on Tuesday said President Bola Tinubu could have passed the economic problems he met upon the assumption of office to the next generation but he choosed to confront them.

[Leadership] The Kano State House of Assembly has passed the bill seeking an alteration of the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of state police, alongside a supplementary appropriation and amendment bill of N1.21tn.

[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu is aware of the economic challenges Nigerians face, including the prices of essential food items such as eggs and bread, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement in the North-Central, Abiodun Essiet, has said.

[Leadership] Indigenous shipowners seeking to access the $360 million Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) face fresh hurdles as participating banks reportedly demand cargo or service contracts and collateral worth at least 135 per cent of loan amounts, raising concerns over the implementation of the long-awaited intervention scheme.

[Leadership] Former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has offered to support President Bola Tinubu in driving Nigeria's economic growth, saying he is ready to serve the country in any capacity.

[Leadership] | Payment begins November for 6 months | NLC, Labour Ministry agree to constitute minimum wage negotiation committee

[Daily Maverick] Matshela Seshibe and SAA are disappointed that the document laying bare the outcome of the disciplinary process at Air Chefs that disqualified (according to SAA) him from becoming the permanent CEO of our national carrier was leaked to the media, but here we are.

[Vanguard] The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have reached an agreement on a series of measures aimed at easing the economic difficulties facing workers, including a ₦70,000 transport intervention and the payment of 19 months' arrears owed to health workers.

[Premium Times] The Forum said raising the allocation from 13 per cent to 50 per cent would enable oil-producing states and communities to address environmental degradation, health hazards, and developmental challenges associated with oil and gas exploration and production.

[SNA] KHARTOUM (SUNA) - Prime Minister Professor Kamil Idris reviewed the Ministry of Energy's efforts to repair damage to Al-Hawata, Al-Junaid, Mashhour, Al-Fau, and Al-Markhiyat power stations following the systematic attacks by the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, with the aim of restoring electricity as quickly as possible.

[Premium Times] "Africa has shown it can finance, build, and own its industrial future," Mr Dangote said.

[Premium Times] The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Nafisa Maradun said the government initiated the response measure following the arrival of a passenger, an indigene of Zamfara, from Saudi Arabia via EgyptAir, who presented with high temperature.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, October 27, met with members of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Private Sector Coalition Group at Urugwiro Village.

[Nile Post] The government has urged Ugandans to avoid panic buying of foreign currency and speculative transactions driven by rumours as the Shilling weakens against the US dollar, increasing pressure on import costs, businesses and household budgets.

[Namibian] The Municipality of Gobabis has warned residents with unpaid municipal bills that they could face service disconnections during the festive season if they fail to settle their accounts.

[New Times] Rwanda and 25 other countries in Accra, Ghana, on Monday, October 26, signed a United Nations convention aimed at easing cross-border trade by allowing businesses to transfer rights to goods while they are still in transit and use them to access financing.

[Namibian] State-owned enterprises are paying less to the government while taxpayers remain exposed to N$11.8 billion in state-guaranteed debt, as falling mining revenue adds pressure to public finances.