Politics

Financial Times•3/18/2026

‘Y’all Street’: Texas makes its pitch to corporate America

The Lone Star State seeks to form an economic fiefdom that harbours little patience for ‘woke’ coastal infirmities

Stada Hunts for Major Consumer Health Deal After Record Profit

German pharmaceutical firm Stada said it’s ready to make a major consumer health acquisition as it books record profit and transitions to new ownership.

Bloomberg•3/18/2026

Explosions: IGP visits Maiduguri, survivors

The visit occurred hours after President Bola Tinubu ordered service chiefs to move to Borno State. The post Explosions: IGP visits Maiduguri, survivors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•3/18/2026

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Araghchi: Iran’s system holds despite targeted leaders

Iran’s foreign minister is pushing back after the killings of top officials.

INTERPOL: 45,000 Malicious IP Addresses Taken Down in International Cyber Operation

• Scores of countries, including Nigeria participate, 94 arrested Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja An international cybercrime operation targeting phishing, malware and ransomware has seen the INTERPOL take down more than

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Adherence to Rules of Engagement Supports Intelligence-driven Operations, Declares COAS

Linus Aleke in Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged military commanders to strictly adhere to international humanitarian law, rules of engagement, and established

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Odu’a Investment Completes Strategic Minority Stake Acquisition in FCMB Pensions

Sunday Okobi Odu’a Investment Company Limited (OICL) has announced the completion of its acquisition of a 10 per cent minority equity stake in the issued share capital of FCMB Pensions

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GMI: UK State Visit Triumph for Common Man, Praises Tinubu’s Historic Outing

Folalumi Alaran in Abuja The Grassroots Mobilization Initiative (GMI), has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating and commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his historic state visit to the United

Independent Nigeria•3/18/2026

May&Baker Women Lead Menstrual Health Drive In Lagos Schools To Mark IWD

LAGOS – The female staff of May & Baker Nigeria Plc have marked International Women’s Day (IWD) with a call for stronger menstrual health education and mentorship for adolescent…

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Yemco School Building Collapse Raises Fresh Concerns Over Structural Safety, Sparks Call for Early Warning Systems

Bennett Oghifo The recent collapse of a school building in Ogba, within the Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, has reignited concerns over structural safety and the

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Olafenwa: Ronik Polytechnic Emerging as Legacy of Technical Education Dedicated to National Devt

Oluchi Chibuzor The acting Rector, Ronik Polytechnic, Lagos, Dr Abiodun Olafenwa, has said that the institution is emerging as a legacy of technical education dedicated to national development. Speaking at

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FCFMT Matriculates 1,200 Students, Awaits NIMASA/IMO COC’s Approval

Oluchi Chibuzor As Nigeria continues to build its fisheries and blue economy workforce, the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT) has matriculated 1,200 students. This, the college said,