Africa’s rare earth economy: The next front in the global minerals race
The next great contest for Africa’s natural resources will increasingly revolve around the minerals powering electric vehicles, wind turbines, missiles,
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Does Nigeria truly have over 103 million voters?, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Ahead of Nigeria’s general elections in January and February 2027, Africa Confidential warns that “turnout in the elections is likely to be even lower than the average 26.7% four years ago. Nigerian voters are among the least enthusiastic in the world…. Out of more than 93.4 million registered voter
The odds against Tinubu, By Wole Olaoye
…If major opposition figures (Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso, Adebayo, or a broader coalition platform) successfully present a single consolidated ticket, they would have aggregated core voting blocs across the South-East, South-South, urban centres, and northern strongholds, creating a direct head-to-head r
Ebola: Day pandemic killed an Aláàfin, By Festus Adedayo
Nigeria is treating the reported Ebola case discovered in Abuja with its usual levity. Authorities should remember that if you fail to cut the sapling of an Iroko tree while it is young and allow it to grow rotund in size, it will someday demand unbearable ẹbọ (spiritual sacrifices) in its adulthood
The Business of Fashion: How Paciencia is championing craftsmanship and the growth of Nigerian fashion brands
Fashion is one of those industries that looks incredibly beautiful from the outside. We see the collections, the campaigns, the
HSBC’s quiet exit from South Africa: A strategic retreat, not failure
After three decades in South Africa, HSBC has surrendered its banking licence, ending its presence in a market it entered
APC to unveil Hamzat’s manifesto Friday, pledges inclusive governance
The All Progressives Congress (APC) will unveil the manifesto of its Lagos State governorship candidate, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Friday
Uneven petrol prices, lingering hardship as Zaria residents question NNPC discount
A commercial driver in Zaria said he had not yet seen any meaningful benefit despite buying petrol at an NNPC station in Dakatsalle. The post Uneven petrol prices, lingering hardship as Zaria residents question NNPC discount appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Ebola: NCDC urges hospitals to act before laboratory confirmation
The NCDC Director-General, Jide Idris, gave the directive during a media briefing in Abuja on Sunday, stressing that healthcare workers must promptly identify and report suspected cases without waiting for laboratory confirmation. The post Ebola: NCDC urges hospitals to act before laboratory confir
Food systems transformation requires coordinated policies, sustained collaboration — George
Ope George, Lagos Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, has said that Nigeria requires coordinated policies and sustained collaboration to