Amaechi’s mother dies at 89
The family said details of the funeral arrangements would be announced later. The post Amaechi’s mother dies at 89 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FG targets $500m annual research fund with new genomics hub
The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigeria Genomic City, a national initiative aimed at positioning the country as a leading read more FG targets $500m annual research fund with new genomics hub
Nigeria risks Middle East-type youth crisis without urgent human capital investment
Kelechi Ohiri, director-general and CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has cautioned that if Nigeria does not commit read more Nigeria risks Middle East-type youth crisis without urgent human capital investment
CBN issues operational guidelines for BDCs’ forex purchases from banks, introduces tracking portal
The apex bank said every licensed BDC is free to purchase foreign exchange from any authorised dealer bank of its choice, stressing that banks must not impose exclusivity arrangements or referral fees. The post CBN issues operational guidelines for BDCs’ forex purchases from banks, introduces tracki
Fuel depots push petrol above N1,200/litre as Dangote halts gantry loading
Private depot owners across Nigeria have begun quoting petrol at roughly N1,200 a litre, marketers said Thursday, after Dangote Petroleum read more Fuel depots push petrol above N1,200/litre as Dangote halts gantry loading
Uganda: Mamdani's American Dream
[Independent (Kampala)] Francis Fukuyama's 1990s end-of-history thesis was the last big narrative that united the liberal-democratic West. Western liberal-democratic welfare-state capitalism, he argued, was the best possible social system. The only remaining question was empirical: Precisely when an
Why we rejected an autopsy on Mary Habila despite a controversial death — Family
PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that Mary Habila, who was attached to the office of Dave Umahi, was brought dead to the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu, Ebonyi State, on 27 June. The post Why we rejected an autopsy on Mary Habila despite a controversial death — Family appea
Flood: Akwa Ibom youths demand shift from emergency response to disaster prevention
As devastating floods expose glaring preparedness gaps, a youth coalition has asked the Akwa Ibom government to replace its reactive disaster response with a risk-based management framework, following questions over unimplemented flood-control measures despite early warnings and billions of naira in
Ogun extends work palliative, transport allowance for civil servants
The governor also approved the payment of a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for an additional three months, covering July to September 2026 The post Ogun extends work palliative, transport allowance for civil servants appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
South Africa: Shop Closures Spark Debate Over Locals and Foreigners
[Scrolla] Several businesses in Nkowankowa township outside Tzaneen remain closed almost two weeks after the Greater Tzaneen Municipality launched a major compliance crackdown.