Sub-Saharan Africa projected to take 102 years to close gender gap, WEF
Sub-Saharan Africa has closed 68.8% of its overall gender gap, but at the current pace, the region is projected to take another 102 years to achieve full gender parity.
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Why I stepped back from criticising government — Mr Macaroni
Nigerian actor Mr Macaroni explains why he scaled back his public criticism of government, citing fatigue, backlash from citizens, and past threats. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-stepped-back-from-criticising-government-mr-macaroni/...
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World Bank appoints Nobel laureate Michael Kremer as Chief Economist
The World Bank Group President, Ajay Banga, has announced that Nobel laureate Michael Kremer has been appointed as the bank’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics. The post World Bank appoints Nobel laureate Michael Kremer as Chief Economist appeare...
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Tinubu mourns veteran actor Olu Jacobs
President Tinubu described Mr Jacobs, who died on Wednesday at 84, as one of Nigeria's most distinguished actors and a towering figure whose remarkable career spanned theatre, television and film globally. The post Tinubu mourns veteran actor Olu Jacobs appeared first on Premium ...
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NSCDC Arrests 13 Over Cable Vandalism, Car Theft, Trafficking
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested and paraded more than 13 suspects in connection with cable vandalism, armed robbery, car theft and human trafficking across the Federal Capital Territory and six other states. The arrests, according to the Corps, w...
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How my decision delayed telcos’ entry into Nigeria’s financial space — Sanusi Lamido
Mr Sanusi said he could identify three areas where he would have acted differently, but disclosed only one of them during the discussion. The post How my decision delayed telcos’ entry into Nigeria’s financial space — Sanusi Lamido appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Anambra debt revelation: Be a man, stop campaign – Lere Olayinka to Peter Obi
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, charged the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to stop his campaign. Obi had vo...
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Sterling Holdings appoints Jaiyeola, Ikwudinma as Sterling Bank’s directors
The company also disclosed the retirement of the bank’s directors following the expiration of their respective tenures. The post Sterling Holdings appoints Jaiyeola, Ikwudinma as Sterling Bank’s directors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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2027: Ex-VON DG asks Tinubu to ignore APC governors’ concerns, embrace Wike’s Rainbow Coalition
Osita Okechukwu alleged that some APC governors lacked the capacity to mobilise voters in their states for Tinubu. The post 2027: Ex-VON DG asks Tinubu to ignore APC governors’ concerns, embrace Wike’s Rainbow Coalition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Army rescues 31 kidnap victims, kills terrorist kingpin in Kebbi, Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 31 kidnap victims and killed a terrorist kingpin during separate operations in Kebbi and Katsina states. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-rescues-31-kidnap-victims-kills-terrorist-kingpin-in-kebbi-katsina/...
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Four vehicles crash on Lagos-Ibadan expressway, worsens gridlock
A multiple-vehicle crash involving three trucks and a car has occurred at Otedola on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, causing a major traffic backlog. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-vehicles-crash-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway-worsens-gridlock/...
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‘Black Wednesday in Nollywood’ – Nigerian celebrities react to Olu Jacobs’ death
Many Nigerian celebrities, including actors, singers, influencers and comedians have reacted to the death of veteran actor, Olu Jacobs. DAILY POST reports that Olu Jacobs, a well respected actor in the Nigerian movie industry, died at 84 on Wednesday, September 16 2026 amid his b...
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Anambra debt controversy: Presidency dares Peter Obi to quit presidential race
By Bayo Wahab The Presidency has challenged Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi to honor his pledge to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, after the Anambra State Government disputed his claim that he left the state without outstanding financi...