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Burundians rush to Nairobi Embassy for travel papers after Ruto orders crackdown on foreign traders

Hundreds of Burundian nationals flooded their country’s embassy in Nairobi on Monday, September 7, 2026, seeking emergency travel documents and passports to return home following President William Ruto’s order targeting foreign-owned small businesses. ​Long queues formed early Monday morning along Dennis Pritt
September 8, 2026

Nigeria’s Q2 2026 exports surge to ₦27.02 trillion as trade surplus doubles

Nigeria recorded total merchandise exports valued at ₦27,020.88 billion (₦27.02 trillion) in the second quarter of 2026, representing a significant 27.64% surge from the ₦21.17 trillion posted in the preceding quarter. ​The figures were officially published on Monday, September 7, 2026, in
September 8, 2026

Sanwo-Olu, Newsom, and AFRIMA president to headline historic California – Lagos Business & Investment Summit

​A major new economic and cultural bridge between Africa and the United States will officially open this month as top political, corporate, and creative leaders gather for the California–Lagos Business & Investment Summit, taking place September 17–18, 2026, across Sacramento and San
September 8, 2026

Power deficit remains biggest hurdle to industrial prosperity, says industry Minister John Enoh

​Persistent electricity supply constraints have been identified as the single largest bottleneck standing between Nigeria’s macroeconomic growth and widespread, tangible economic prosperity. ​The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, made the declaration during a live interview on Arise News
September 8, 2026
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