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2027: NNPP fixes date for primaries for all elective positions
The party said it would adopt the consensus mode of election in all the wards across the country. The post 2027: NNPP fixes date for primaries for all elective positions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
ICPC chair to lead electoral reform talks on vote-buying ahead of 2027 polls
A high-level policy dialogue on electoral integrity ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections will take place on Wednesday, April 29, read more ICPC chair to lead electoral reform talks on vote-buying ahead of 2027 polls
What the IMF Saw: Nigeria, state fragility, and the crisis beneath Africa’s recovery
The International Monetary Fund’s April 2026 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, Hard-Won Gains Under Pressure, is more than a read more What the IMF Saw: Nigeria, state fragility, and the crisis beneath Africa’s recovery
Gambia: Gender Gaps Deepen Climate Crisis As New Report Calls for Urgent Action in Gambia
[The Point] A comprehensive study conducted under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) project has found that climate and disaster risks in The Gambia are not gender-neutral, with women facing the heaviest burden due to structural inequalities in access to resources, decision-making, and live
Kenya: Ruto Blames Cartels for Attempts to Derail Social Health Authority Rollout
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto said Kenya is taking decisive steps to secure universal health coverage (UHC) through legislation designed to outlast political cycles.
Nigeria’s crude oil production hits five-year high of 1.71 million bpd, NNPC says
Nigeria’s crude oil production rose to 1.71 million barrels per day between April 2025 and April 2026, the highest level read more Nigeria’s crude oil production hits five-year high of 1.71 million bpd, NNPC says
Gov Namadi signs polling unit development fund, university conversion laws
“The Polling Unit Development Fund will allow members of the community in each polling unit to be able to decide some of the small development projects they will undertake.” The post Gov Namadi signs polling unit development fund, university conversion laws appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
IS says it was behind deadly Nigeria attack on football pitch
Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.
Achimugu denies wealth linked to Sanwo-Olu, says she started business in 2001
Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu has rejected claims that her wealth was built on her association with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, read more Achimugu denies wealth linked to Sanwo-Olu, says she started business in 2001