…SA's Takealot is finally profitable Absa Bank Kenya CEO steps down Mastercard's new cybersecurity hubs Cameronian taxi drivers get new ID upgrade World Wide Web 3 Job Openings E-commerce South African e-commerce giant Takealot becomes profitable Image Source: Tenor After years of burning cash, South African e-commerce…

…two goals. Gilberto Mora, 17, was named in the starting line-up for Mexico, becoming the second-youngest player to start a knockout match at the World Cup finals behind Pele in 1958. The home team started on the front foot, refusing to allow a shell-shocked Ecuador to settle. Jimenez wasted a glorious headed chance in…

…his inauguration in January 2025. The president's activities in the cryptocurrency sector are the main reason for the near tripling of his personal fortune, which rose from `$2.3 billion to $6.5 billion between 2024 and 2026, according to Forbes. The former real estate developer is regularly accused of conflicts of int…

PREMIUM TIMES examined and compared attacks reported in the media in 2024 before Simon Ekpa's arrest and in 2025 after his arrest and subsequent imprisonment to assess the security impacts.

…during the four months, reflecting continued metering gaps and commercial losses in the sector. Among the utilities, Eko Electricity Distribution Company remained one of the strongest performers in revenue recovery, posting a recovery efficiency of 102.09 per cent in April. Port Harcourt, Abuja, Ikeja and Benin DisCos…

…school buildings, dilapidated roads, poorly equipped health facilities and worsening insecurity tell a clear story of abandonment and broken promises. Recently, frustration boiled over when hundreds of youths staged a protest, demanding urgent government intervention and warning that politicians seeking votes ahead of…

…was where the terrorists warehoused their arsenal for the Islamisation of Nigeria. The second strike was the elimination of ISIS's second-in-command, Abu Bilal Al-Manuki, in the Lake Chad area on 16th May 2026. The Federal Government and the Nigerian military had falsely claimed to have killed Al-Manuki in 2024. Follow…

…but one that was already transforming business operations and decision-making across sectors. "Artificial intelligence is no longer a future technology; it is already transforming how we work, learn, communicate, make decisions, and build businesses," Bello said. "From healthcare and finance to education, government an…

…and shots on goal. Olise set up Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola for the second on 53 minutes, and then delivered a delightful pass for Mbappe to complete a convincing victory. Mbappe’s strikes saw him move level with Lionel Messi on six goals in the all-star golden boot race at this World Cup. The France cap…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved a restructuring of the state's security architecture, appointing retired Brig.-Gen. Nash Yakubu as the Coordinator of Operation Rainbow, the state-owned security outfit. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Gove…

…by the Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association in Abuja on Tuesday, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Rabiu Olowo, said the rules of business is changing globally and companies that fail to embrace sustainability reporting risk being left behind. Acco…

The new season addresses identity, healing, grief and other issues affecting young adults.

…commercial property portfolio overseas, or gain exposure to private credit or government securities, without meeting the high minimum investment thresholds that have traditionally kept such assets out of reach. The market has grown rapidly over the past two years as financial institutions continue to experiment with bl…

…executive Djibril Tobe as managing director, a major leadership change as the country’s second-largest mobile operator seeks to build on recent market share gains. Tobe succeeds Ashish Malhotra, who is leaving after four years to become chief executive of Indus Towers Africa. The move comes at a pivotal moment for Airt…

Interviews with community leaders, farmers, herders, security officials, and victims' families indicate that the crisis in Gurfata did not begin with killing but with disputes over land use and access between farmers and herders.

…Driving Regulatory Certainty and Investment Confidence in Nigeria's Petroleum Sector." Lokpobiri said although the downstream sector had been fully deregulated, the regulator must ensure that deregulation does not become an avenue for profiteering at the expense of consumers. According to him, following de-escalation o…

…Aresaadu, to conduct the fresh nomination exercise. He said he emerged from the process, secured the approval of the kingmakers and the state government, and was subsequently presented with the instrument of office. Despite completing the statutory process, the monarch alleged that he has been unable to perform the ful…

…experience. The statement, signed by ILT President, Prof. Elochukwu Amucheazi, and Secretary, Prof. Jerry Chukwuokolo, recalled that the proposed concession had generated controversy over issues of transparency, inadequate consultation, labour concerns, contract duration and the sustainability of private funding for su…

…of dumping refuse into drainage channels and waterways. Fagbewesa, who is the Principal Secretary to the Onikoyi of Ikoyi-Ekiti, Ọba Moses Akinwande Ogundana, also advocated stricter enforcement of environmental sanitation regulations, including appropriate sanctions against individuals and businesses found violating w…

…Government in the areas of agribusiness development, agricultural transformation, food security, and investment promotion. Speaking with journalists after the closed-door meeting, Sandra Milach said CGIAR remains committed to supporting governments with research-backed solutions capable of transforming agriculture and…

…Speaking with Vanguard on the development Monday in Abuja, the NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, said that the party has appealed the case, saying, “Our legal team were in Lokoja to file the stay of execution on the ruling, we are waiting for them to return to Abuja with the documents.” Meanwhile, the Nat…

…to be moving away from the old idea that large local teams and ever larger volumes of unsecured consumer loans create durable businesses. Embedded finance, partnerships and products attached to existing commercial relationships offer something consumer lending apps have struggled to find consistently over the last deca…

…could open the door to a third term in office for President Felix Tshisekedi, 63, whose second and — under the current iron-clad rules — final five-year mandate ends in December 2028. An opposition rally in the capital Kinshasa on June 12 to denounce an attempted “constitutional coup” was suppressed. Several opposition…

…is getting even stronger now,” said Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu, whose side finished second in Group F behind the Netherlands — they drew with the Dutch and Sweden, either side of beating Tunisia. The winners will advance to a last-16 tie on Sunday against Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey. Germany take on Paraguay a…

…Okoye said the operation was part of efforts to eliminate criminal elements and restore security across the state. According to him, Commissioner of Police Mr Audu Bosso led the operation on Saturday with local vigilance operatives. He said the action followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police through th…