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- Nov 5
Nigerian court voids Atiku Abubakar's presidential nomination, ADC to appeal
Nigeria's Federal High Court also sacked the leadership of the opposition ADC in a judgment delivered late on Thursday, 5 November 2026, and the party says it will appeal. Abubakar said on Friday, 6 November, that he would stay in the race for the election scheduled for 16 January.
- Oct 7
African Union launches AfCRA rating agency in Mauritius to evaluate sovereign debt
The African Union launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency in Port Louis on Wednesday, establishing an independent entity to evaluate sovereign and corporate debt across member states.
- Oct 5
Nigerian Air Force confirms 25 dead after ATR-42 transport plane crashes in Ondo State
A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 carrying military personnel and family members crashed near Igbokoda during a flight from Benin City to Lagos, leaving no survivors and prompting three days of national mourning.
