Nigeria’s states have entered 2026 with some of their largest budgets on record. Supported by improved federal allocations and ambitious read more Bigger budgets, slower delivery: What early 2026 state spending reveals
[WHO] Dear Leaders of the G7, the G20, BRICS and of all nations,
[Leadership] The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Lagos, has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against wildlife trafficking with the interception of 22 pieces of elephant tusks valued at N126.39 million on the international black market.
The Mauritius-domiciled, pan-African early-stage fund said it has returned roughly 7% of paid-in capital on the $36 million vehicle.
Once a symbol of global unity, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has transformed into an awkward echo of Cold War politics. Driven by America’s unilateralism, Western neo-colonial narrative control, and hyper-corporatisation, the "beautiful game" is fractured by entry bans, travel restrictions, and systemic r
[Daily Maverick] The veteran student activist warns that those in power today are steadily dismantling the achievements of the liberation struggle.
Ghana International Bank has named veteran financial services executive Ian Greenstreet as its new Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval, as the London-based institution seeks to strengthen its role in connecting Ghana's economy with international capital and trade flows.
[Scrolla] A peace deal between the US and Iran sent global oil prices crashing more than 4% on Monday, pushing South Africa toward a fuel price cut next month. Petrol is tracking a drop of more than R2 a litre in July, saving a taxi owner roughly R128 on a 50-litre fill, but fare cuts are not guar
The retired general was abducted alongside his wife by suspected bandits on 30 May, along the Matazu-Katsina Road. The post We don’t know exact cause of my father’s death – Rabe Abubakar’s son appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
[The Point] The Gambia and Senegal have signed a series of landmark cooperation agreements covering energy, border management, the digital economy, youth development, technology, culture and tourism, as well as higher education, research, science and technology.