
Nigeria's Headline Inflation Edges Down to 15.91% in June
Nigeria’s annual headline inflation rate declined slightly to 15.91% in June 2026, from 15.93% in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

ActionSA plans to approach the North Gauteng High Court to set aside a South African Police Service investigation that cleared two senior officers implicated in the Phala Phala scandal, alleging a cover-up.
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Nigeria’s annual headline inflation rate declined slightly to 15.91% in June 2026, from 15.93% in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Nigeria's Senate Public Accounts Committee has given external auditors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited one week to explain ₦210 trillion in unexplained financial entries.

Abducted pupils from Oyo State have been rescued and returned home, with emotional reunions reported at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital. The incident has triggered a public dispute between Governor Seyi Makinde and SGF George Akume over federal response protocols.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has received regulatory approval to market a generic version of semaglutide in South Africa, marking the second global market after India for the diabetes and obesity treatment.

The Labour Party and Peoples Democratic Party have affirmed they met the deadline for uploading their 2027 election candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s portal.

BUA Foods has approved a dividend of N504 billion and unveiled plans to expand production capacity in flour, pasta, and edible oil, alongside launching a new noodles business to bolster Nigeria's food security and local manufacturing.

Nigeria has launched a $500 million agriculture investment fund aimed at strengthening food security, with support expected from the World Bank and African Development Bank.

The Federation Account Allocation Committee disbursed ₦2.55 trillion in June 2026 revenue to the federal, state, and local governments, with states receiving ₦838 billion.

Uber has launched a public takeover offer for German food delivery firm Delivery Hero, valuing the company at $14.8 billion, as part of its strategy to expand its global delivery footprint.

Uber has launched a public takeover offer for German food delivery company Delivery Hero, valuing the company at $14.8 billion, marking a significant consolidation move in the global food delivery sector.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is pursuing urgent court action to stop parliamentary impeachment proceedings under Section 89 of the Constitution, with the Western Cape High Court hearing the second day of arguments.

Nigeria Democratic Congress chieftain Buba Galadima has dismissed criticism of the Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso alliance, calling it a unifying 'healing ticket' for the 2027 election.

The US and Iran have intensified military strikes, with attacks reaching closer to Tehran and Iranian forces targeting Gulf sites, causing casualties and disrupting critical shipping routes.

South Africa has introduced Shingrix, a highly effective shingles vaccine, amid evidence suggesting it may also reduce dementia risk, though its high cost limits accessibility.

Nigerian defender Shukurat Oladipo has extended her stay with Serie A champions AS Roma on a new three-year deal, the club confirmed.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis launched missiles at Saudi Arabia in retaliation for airstrikes on Sanaa, prompting the US to approve nearly $2 billion in weapons sales to Riyadh.

Ntel is transitioning from a telecom operator to a digital infrastructure provider, discontinuing calling and data services to focus on fibre, towers, and power systems.

South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx returns to the Springboks squad ahead of their match against Wales in Durban, urging continued improvement despite a 10-game winning streak.