By Sola Ogundipe A drug already transforming the treatment of obesity and diabetes may have another, unexpected effect: slowing some aspects of ageing. Researchers have found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy, extended the lifespan...
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The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has challenged Nigerians to adopt a more confident, evidence-based approach when communicating the country’s economic reforms and development potential to the international community. Speaking during a fireside ch...
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Mr Idris said there is currently no reason to postpone the elections, but acknowledged that a widespread outbreak could raise public health concerns. The post No government will use Ebola as political weapon —NCDC DG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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MTN Nigeria explains why data finishes fast, citing high-res video streaming, auto-downloads, and background apps, not deliberate deductions by telcos. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-nigerians-data-finishes-fast-mtn/...
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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Ebonyi State Command, have arrested a suspect for impersonating a legal practitioner and fraudulently parading himself as a barrister and solicitor for over a decade. The arrest followed a discreet investigation launched by the Command afte...
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BUA Group founder, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has called on Nigeria to reduce its dependence on imported finished goods by expanding domestic manufacturing and exp Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-stop-depending-on-imported-finished-goods-bua-founder/...
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The CBN's latest data showed the naira depreciated against the British pound; it settled above the N1800/£ mark. The post Naira falls to N1825/£ against British pound ahead of festive season appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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The naira strengthened against the dollar on Monday, October 26, 2026, closing at N1,365/$, compared with N1,370/$ on Friday, October 23. The post Naira strengthens to N1,365/$ as Nigeria’s FX market faces sustained demand appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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An empty tipper truck was left dangling on the railings of Kara Bridge on Tuesday, causing traffic management inward Mowe on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Read More: https://punchng.com/tipper-dangles-off-kara-bridge-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/...
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Property developers in Lagos continue to favour selling completed homes over retaining them as rental properties, despite strong demand for rented accommodation, according to Fortren & Company. The post Why Lagos developers prefer selling homes despite strong rental demand appear...
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The Katsina State Government says it has invested more than ₦4 billion in upgrading its Youth Craft Village. The post Katsina govt says it invested over ₦4bn in youth craft village as 1,662 trainees graduate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
