Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, has disclosed that he acquired his first private jet at the age of 22 and a half.

Dangote made this known on Monday, September 14, at the Nigerian Exchange in Lagos during the formal launch of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals.

Reflecting on his journey as a businessman, Africa's richest man said he had enjoyed his career but now placed greater emphasis on channeling wealth into productive investments.

“My career as a businessman, I really had a great time. I was telling somebody that right now I don’t mind, I can take commercial, I can take anything. I had my first private jet at 22 and a half years old,” he said.

Dangote urged wealthy Nigerians who own expensive private aircraft to consider investing their resources in productive ventures that could contribute to economic development.

He said Nigeria could not attain its full potential without greater investment in production and other productive activities.

“I try as much as I can to encourage people who are riding $900 million aircraft to please go and put that into production. We are not going to be a great nation without doing something productive,” Dangote said.

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, has alerted the public of the circulation of a suspected counterfeit toothpaste product, ORACIRE+ TOOTHPASTE, being distributed in Nigeria under the guise of the registered ORACARE+ Toothpaste.

In a statement published on social media today September 14, the agency said the alert comes following a formal complaint and a market intelligence report regarding the widespread distribution of the suspected counterfeit product.

NAFDAC said market surveillance conducted at Ojuwoye Market, Mushin, Lagos, revealed that the product closely resembles the registered ORACARE+ Toothpaste in packaging design and overall presentation, making it difficult for consumers to distinguish between the two products.

It says the fake toothpaste if used may not meet established quality and safety standards and could pose health risks to consumers.

NAFDAC says it has initiated surveillance activities, and all zonal directors and state coordinators have been instructed to investigate the availability and distribution of the suspected counterfeit product and take appropriate regulatory action.

It advised consumers, distributors, retailers, and healthcare providers to exercise caution when purchasing ORACARE+ Toothpaste.

‘’Purchase toothpaste products only from reputable and authorised outlets. Carefully examine product packaging and source of supply before purchase.

Consumers and Healthcare providers are advised to report any suspicion of the sale of suspected counterfeit ORACIRE+ Toothpaste to the nearest NAFDAC office, call 0800-162-3322, send an email to [email protected], or via the Med Safety App available for download on Android and iOS ‘’

PiggyVest is giving out up ₦10 Million to small businesses through the Piggyvest Business Grant, and we want you all profile as "Business Owners" to apply. 

If you run a business in food and hospitality, fashion, or beauty, this was built with you in mind.

Three winners, one from each category, each walking away with ₦3,000,000 straight into their business account. 

Who can apply:

- You're 18 or older

- Your business is Nigerian-owned

- It's registered, in food and hospitality, fashion, or beauty

- You've been operating for at least 6 months

How it works:

Go to the Piggyvest Business Grant page https://openhouse.piggyvest.com/business-grant/apply</p>

• Fill in the required details and upload a short video (no longer than 5 minutes)

• Submit your application

• Your video should cover three things: the problem your business solves, what makes your business the business of the next generation, and how you'd use the grant.  

From there, PiggyVest will shortlist 9 businesses, 3 per category, to pitch live on stage at OpenHouse.

Judges will be in the room, and winners get announced live, on the day. If you have a real business and a real plan, this is your shot.

Applications close on 18th September, so don't miss out on this one.

Good luck 🤞

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Poco Lee made the comments during a video conversation with social commentator VeryDarkMan, who shared the footage on Instagram on Sunday, September 13. The entertainer said his main concerns during the period were about his associates and business activities rather than the allegations themselves. “I was just being myself; God sees my heart. My only worries were about my people: Jago could not do anything business-wise; I didn’t want to stress anyone,” he said.

“If I were inside there and I did what I was accused of, I would have felt I was paying for my sins, but since I knew I didn’t do what I was accused of, my mind is pure. Nobody would have wanted to associate themselves with something like that, but Burna Boy stood by me, Jago, and some of my other guys.”

VeryDarkMan also expressed support for Poco Lee and questioned the circumstances surrounding reports about the entertainer’s situation in the UK. He also acknowledged the support shown to Poco Lee by singer Burna Boy and social media personality Rahman Jago.

The comments come amid conflicting reports online about the status of the criminal case against Poco Lee in the UK. Some reports claimed that he had been released from prison, while others suggested that the complainant had withdrawn from the case or that the matter had been settled out of court. However, the Crown Prosecution Service said the case remained active.

Responding to an inquiry from PUNCH Online on Saturday, the CPS Press Office confirmed that Odinaka was still scheduled to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026. “This case is still live, and Odinaka is still set to appear for a PTPH at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 15 September 2026,” the CPS said.

The hearing is a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing, a pre-trial proceeding dealing with a defendant’s plea and preparations for trial. The CPS did not state whether Odinaka was currently in custody or had been granted bail. Odinaka is facing five s3xual offence charges in the UK, comprising attempted r@pe, two counts of r@pe and two counts of assault by penetration.

The case reportedly followed his visit to the UK for the Davido and Friends concert at Crystal Palace Bowl in London on August 14. Snaresbrook Crown Court had earlier confirmed that his case was listed for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 15.

The court also imposed a reporting restriction to protect the identity of the complainant under Section 1 of the S3xual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992. Poco Lee has denied committing the alleged offences.

“Grant” scams in Nigeria have become a more advanced format of the old Yahoo scam model. This is based on information I have confirmed from a source.

The pattern is similar to schemes like Theobarth, Semi, Telpecon and others. It often works as a coordinated operation involving multiple people. Some team members keep victims updated with fabricated news, screenshots and promises, while the actual person behind the scheme stays away from social media to avoid attracting the attention of agencies like the EFCC, ICPC and others.

The team continues feeding beneficiaries with hope and fake updates until people eventually get tired, give up or withdraw.

Grant na format in Nigeria. I repeat: GRANT NA FORMAT!

Some NGOs may also be used as part of the setup. There is reportedly another one currently making rounds where selected “beneficiaries” are being asked to pay ₦50,000 each.

So, if you receive a message saying you have been “selected,” please don't immediately feel lucky. You may actually have been selected as a target.

Imagine collecting ₦50,000 from 109 supposed beneficiaries. That is ₦5.45 million from people who were simply made to believe they were receiving a grant.

Don't let excitement over “free money” override common sense. Verify everything independently before paying anyone a dime.

Grant na format. Abuse me now and thank me later.

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerians against accepting consignments from relatives and friends abroad without knowing the full contents.

The spokesperson of the anti-drug agency, Femi Babafemi, gave the warning following an emerging trend of illicit drugs being concealed in consolidated cargoes.

In a post shared on X on Sunday, September 13, Babafemi said some Nigerians living abroad were allegedly sending consolidated cargoes containing illicit drugs, particularly strains of cannabis known as Colorado and Loud, to family members and friends in Nigeria.

According to him, unsuspecting recipients are being listed as consignees or recipients of the consignments, potentially exposing them to arrest and prosecution.

He urged Nigerians who are not involved in drug trafficking syndicates to avoid accepting consignments on behalf of people abroad, particularly where they are uncertain about the contents.

The President left Nigeria on August 30 for his three weeks holiday. His first stop was in London where he spent the first leg of his holiday and has now moved to Paris.

Petrol prices have risen to about N1,430 per litre in Abuja, causing concern among residents.

The latest incease comes after Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased it’s gantry price by N85, from N1,265 to N1,350 per litre, amid a surge in global crude oil prices.

Brent crude, the benchmark for Nigeria’s oil, was trading at about 107.92 dollars per barrel, and has now risen to 108.21 dollars per barrel.

The increase has intensified pressure on downstream operators and triggered further adjustments in petrol prices across the FCT.

Motorists will most likely be faced with higher prices at filling stations in the coming weeks, higher transportation costs and more financial burden on households.

As of this morning, some filling stations have adjusted their prices from N1,350 to N1,400 per litre to N1, 430 per litre.

Good morning 🥱🌞 Nigeria 🇳🇬

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Very much appreciated