Politics

ActionAid: 133m Nigerians Lived in Poverty, Demands Urgent Housing, Social Protection Investment

Michael Olugbode in Abuja ActionAid Nigeria has called on federal and state governments to urgently increase investment in affordable housing, social protection and economic justice, warning that millions of Nigerians

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CAPPA, activists, labour group reject Lagos water privatisation, metering, demand public investment

“For profiteers, control of water is becoming the new petroleum,” he said. The post CAPPA, activists, labour group reject Lagos water privatisation, metering, demand public investment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•10/17/2026

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Luddites as gatekeepers of literature, By Osmund Agbo

The Luddites were a movement of skilled textile workers in England who rebelled against industrial machinery between 1811 and 1816. Having spent years mastering their crafts, they watched machines produce textiles faster and more cheaply, threatening their livelihoods and diminishing the value of skills painstakingly acquired over generations. Some, invoking the legendary General Ned Ludd, […] The post Luddites as gatekeepers of literature, By Osmund Agbo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•10/17/2026

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Senegal-sized Antarctic glacier melting faster than thought: Why it matters

Thwaites glacier has been losing ice for decades. Now there are concerns of rapidly accelerating loss.

Al Jazeera•10/17/2026

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Business Day Nigeria•10/17/2026

Reclaimed: Part 1

Lucas had married the love of his life. At least, that was what he called Tare when they first got

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Daily Post Nigeria•10/17/2026

Campaigns: Tinubu cannot compete with Peter Obi – Sam Amadi

Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr Sam Amadi, has noted that second-term presidents usually hit the campaign trail to make their case to voters, questioning why the situation is different with the incumbent. Speaking on Arise News, Amadi also noted that President Tinubu had not been travelling to states, including […] Campaigns: Tinubu cannot compete with Peter Obi – Sam Amadi

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Business Day Nigeria•10/17/2026

Shieldforce bets on AI protection as Nigeria faces $500m annual cyber losses

A business can lose more than money when its systems are compromised. Customer records may be exposed, employees may lose

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Jio’s $3.2 Billion IPO Tests Ambani Appeal With Young Indians

For generations of Indians, Reliance Industries Ltd. was their introduction to the stock market. Founder Dhirubhai Ambani drew middle-income savers into shares, building a following that endured for decades.

Kwankwasiyya, NNPP Petition INEC Over Kano, Oyo Guber Candidates’ Exclusion

Alex Enumah, Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja and Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano, The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing mounting pressure over the exclusion of some candidates from its final

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JCI Ikeja Screens Over 2,000 Residents for Diseases, Offers Free Medicines

Bennett Oghifo The Junior Chamber International (JCI), Ikeja, has provided free health screening and medical services to more than 2,000 residents as part of its annual community health intervention. The

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NAPTIP: Parents Selling Children for Sex Face Prosecution, Conviction

.Agency raises the alarm over rising reports of child sexual abuse, warns parents against exposing children to suspected predators Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking