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Nigerian APC chieftain Tein Jack-Rich calls for stronger US-Nigeria trade ties to unlock new investment opportunities after meeting with Roger Stone in the Read More: https://punchng.com/jack-rich-urges-stronger-us-nigeria-trade-ties/
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (Diaspora) has called on the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to urgently review the continued detention of a Nigerian citizen, Sodiq Bello,
Business activity in the euro area unexpectedly shrank for the first time since late 2024 due to a steep drop in the services sector as the Iran war weighs on consumers. Bloomberg's Zoe Schneeweiss reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
The betting market has been set on Fernando Mendoza going first in Thursday's NFL draft for months. But who will be the second pick, a selection owned by the Jets, is a different story. The odds on the second pick have moved dramatically in recent weeks.
Lamine Yamal has been ruled out for the rest of the season with Barcelona due to a torn hamstring but should be fine for the World Cup, the Spanish champions have announced.
Stakeholders in Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have called for the protection and proper management of resources meant for oil-bearing communities, while also declaring a united political position ahead of the 2027 general elections. The call was made during a Town Hall Meeting held on Wednesday, where community leaders, political actors, […] Eyiboh, others call for protection of host community resources as stakeholders unite ahead of 2027
Alphabet's head of search on adapting to the rise of LLMs.
Mr Oshunkeye, who turned 70 on April 20, 2026, has been celebrated by several Nigerians, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The post Haastrup, Osoba, others to honour renowned journalist, Shola Oshunkeye, at 70 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Rapper and singer, Zlatan Ibile has expressed deep concern about the emergence of influencer culture and its impacts on the Nigerian entertainment industry. The singer lamented that music-making is no longer exclusive to professional musicians but anyone with considerable social media influence, including skitmakers, pranksters, TikTokers, and content creators. “It used to be that artists […] ‘Tiktokers, influencers, everybody now a celebrity’ – Zlatan Ibile laments
The IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Director says a prolonged war and continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz could deepen economic disruptions well beyond oil and gas. Jihad Azour spoke to Joumanna Bercetche about how the shock is reverberating across the Gulf and broader global trade. (Source: Bloomberg)
J Sainsbury Plc said profit could slip this year as Britain’s second-largest grocer faces higher costs and consumer uncertainty triggered by the conflict in the Middle East.
The notice also demands that Ekpo take down all alleged defamatory content across his platforms. The post Mayowa Lambe gives Roby Ekpo 48 hours to retract claims, pay ₦100 million in damages appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
