“Got Blacker”? Jack Harlow’s R&B Pivot Sparks Debate
Jack Harlow’s latest album rollout, built around a more R&B‑leaning sound, has
New Black Films and Series to Stream on Netflix in April 2026
Netflix’s April 2026 slate is especially friendly if you’re searching for Black‑led films
More commerce than chaos
In Johannesburg’s Jeppe precinct, what looks like disorder is in fact a dense, transnational system of trade, labor, and survival at the heart of the global economy. A market in Jeppestown, Johannesburg. Image © Richard van der Spuy via Shutterstock. Tanya Zack’s recent gem—The Chaos Precinct: Johan
EBID sets ambitious investment drive as West Africa growth strategy takes shape
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development has unveiled a new five-year strategy focused on growth, resilience and optimisation, alongside a pledge to scale up investments across West Africa and deepen regional integration.
Bird strikes hit United Nigeria Airlines again, two aircraft grounded in 24 hours
Back-to-back incidents within two days have intensified concerns over recurring bird strike risks and airport wildlife control. The post Bird strikes hit United Nigeria Airlines again, two aircraft grounded in 24 hours appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 16, 2026
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Court suspends enforcement of key regulations aimed against digital loan predation
The court issued the interim restraining order against FCCPC following some Nigerian fintechs' challenge of the regulations. The post Court suspends enforcement of key regulations aimed against digital loan predation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
IFC, Citigroup launch $98m facility to cut currency risk in South Africa
The International Finance Corporation and Citigroup have agreed on a 1.6 billion rand borrowing facility to expand local currency financing in South Africa, according to Reuters. The deal is aimed at helping businesses access funding in rand rather than foreign currencies, reducing the risks that co
Wike’s APC move optional, not forced – Yilwatda
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has stated that the minister of the Federal Capital territory, (FCT) Nyesom Wike, is free to join the party. Yilwatda made the remarks during a media chat on Wednesday night. He stated that the party does not compel indi
Nigeria: Flood Warnings As Govt Issues Urgent Alert To 33 States
[Daily Trust] State governments across Nigeria have intensified preventive measures following the Federal Government's release of the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO), which predicts widespread flooding in several parts of the country.