Politics

Iyabo Obasanjo declares Ogun governorship bid, dismisses zoning debate

Iyabo Obasnajo said her decision to run for governor was driven by governance gaps in the state and a desire to improve living conditions for residents. The post Iyabo Obasanjo declares Ogun governorship bid, dismisses zoning debate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•2/26/2026

Bitcoin’s Plumbing Holds Up Fine in Selloff, Encouraging Bulls

The market’s plumbing is holding up fine, unlike in 2022.

Bloomberg•2/26/2026

Selected random thoughts on Nigeria, By Ladipo Adamolekun

Awo’s “People’s Republic” I think Awo has done some original thinking – the type that is rare, even among academics. The chapters on “Focus of Government” and most of the sections on economic analysis are well-crafted. He deserves praise for this useful addition to the few quality works on Nigeria. – 24th January 1969. Nigeria: […] The post Selected random thoughts on Nigeria, By Ladipo Adamolekun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•2/26/2026

Independent Nigeria•2/26/2026

Regulators Cracked Down on India’s Giant Options Market. Did it Work?

In just five years, India has gone from being a small player in the market for equity derivatives to the world’s largest. Around $5.5 trillion of these highly speculative instruments are now traded in Mumbai on a daily basis.

Syngenta Plans One of Hong Kong’s Biggest IPOs as Markets Rally

Syngenta Group’s renewed bid to go public follows a high-profile reversal.

Communication Academic Charges Practitioners On Responsible Journalism That Impacts Society For Positive Change

Dr Constance Ikoku, a media analyst, anchor and journalist, has emphasized the need for practising and upcoming journalists to imbibe the culture of responsible, impactful storytelling towards shaping public perception,…

Daily Post Nigeria•2/26/2026

NPFL: Mangut hails youngster Dauda’s debut for Nasarawa United

Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut has praised youngster Suleiman Dauda for his performance in his debut game against Bendel Insurance. Dauda joined the Solid Miners after a successful outing at the Nasarawa State Governor’s Cup. Mangut believes the youngster has all its take to succeed in the game. “Youngster, Suleiman Dauda, who made his […] NPFL: Mangut hails youngster Dauda’s debut for Nasarawa United

Equinix and CPPIB Near $4 Billion Deal for Data Center Firm atNorth

Equinix Inc. and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board are nearing a deal to acquire atNorth Holding AB, a pan-Nordic data center operator owned by Partners Group Holding AG, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Bloomberg•2/26/2026

Archery: NAFED appoints Oyeleke as Director of Marketing

Other appointments announced by the federation include Kachollom Enyenihi as Director of Women Development, Olatayo Olasehinde as Director of Strategy and ICT, and Akogun Abimbola as Director of Grassroots Development, among others The post Archery: NAFED appoints Oyeleke as Director of Marketing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•2/26/2026

Beckham Sent Me An Instagram DM After My Real Madrid Free-Kicks – Rice

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has revealed that David Beckham reached out to him after his sensational two-goal display against Real Madrid in last year’s UCL. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, receiving messages of praise after scoring a brace was superb because Beckham [...] Source from InfoStride News

The InfoStride•2/26/2026

What's Fueling Sweetgreen’s $5 Billion Stock Wipeout

What's Fueling Sweetgreen’s $5 Billion Stock Wipeout (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg•2/26/2026