From unfinished homes to shop compartments, this report explores how unequal living conditions influence early childhood development and deepen inequalities among children in a community in Abuja. The post How poverty affects childhood development in Nigerian capital appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
…Hands over rehabilitation project to TILT/Schneider Electric JV The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has officially handed over the rehabilitation of its Gbarain Power Plant in Bayelsa State to a joint venture comprising TILT Energy Limited and Schneider Electric for the replacement of the plant’s burnt Power…
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…been kidnapped by terrorists from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on May 15, 2026, prompting what security authorities described as an extensive intelligence-driven operation designed not only to secure their freedom but to dismantle the criminal network responsible for the abduction. According to the Nigeria…
England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite sharpshooters. The teams are competing to face either reigning champions Argentina or surprise package Switzerland in the semi-finals. Kane has once again been En…
…passed successfully and was eventually called to the Nigerian Bar on July 7, 2026. For Ebie, Marshall’s journey was a powerful example of resilience, self-belief and determination over adversity. He said the former lift operator had now become his professional colleague in the legal profession. “Today, Jim is now a pro…
…to Mikel Merino’s goal. Spain will now go on to face France in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. Garcia has now bemoaned errors and injuries as his team fell short. He said: We played very well against Spain. “But at this level, you simply cannot afford to make any mistakes, and we made two. “Tielemans picked up an…
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…Obi described as harassment. Keyamo said the footage showed that on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at exactly 8:28 p.m., Obi arrived at the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja in a vehicle driven by a police officer. He said Obi and two other occupants alighted and entered the terminal building,…
…changed after Ederson received a late call-up to Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The expectation was that the 27-year-old would complete his medical once Brazil’s campaign ended. However, despite Brazil’s elimination by Norway, there has been no progress on the transfer. Reports have suggest…
GistReel Parts of the world will witness a unique solar eclipse event on August 12, 2026, when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun. In some locations, the moon will totally hide the sun in less than two minutes, resulting in a total solar eclipse. According to the National Aeronautics and Space Admin…
…attack Venezia view Adams as a key addition to their squad as they prepare for the 2026/27 Serie A campaign. The club believe the Nigerian forward’s physical presence and goalscoring ability will strengthen their attack and improve their chances of competing in the Italian top flight. For Adams, the move offers another…
Lend me your ears. Please! Anyone who believes, even for a millisecond, that what the rapers of our commonwealth plan for January 2027 are general elections has already lost tragically. Such a loser will be served this mocking injunction of “Go to court!” But on the Benches all across the nation’s courthouses, the betr…
By Livina Oluchi Maduabuchi Nigeria stands at a demographic crossroads. With over 70 million young people aged 15–35 — nearly 35% of our population — we possess a potential demographic dividend that could propel us into the ranks of the world’s leading economies. Yet, this promise is perilously close to becoming a demo…
By Demola Akinyemi, ILORIN The Emir of Ilorin Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on Monday offered royal blessings for the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), hinging his backing on the good standing of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who is the leader of the party in the state. Read Also: 2027: Tinubu settles for…
Fear has a way of exposing truths that comfort usually conceals. A child who wakes in the middle of the night after a nightmare does not think about bloodlines, surnames or family trees. In that suspended moment between terror and relief, there is only one question that matters: who is coming? The answer to that questi…
Spain are through to the semiof the 2026 World Cup, thanks to a narrow 2-1 win over Belgium on Friday night. The European champions are still on the quest to add the world title to their cabinet. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in the game, before Charles Ketelaere made it 1-1. For the second game running, Mikel Merino…
The final whistle did more than bring another match to its conclusion. It closed an argument that had endured for almost a quarter of a century, an argument that was never really about football but about the possibilities of a human life. For twenty-three extraordinary years, Cristiano Ronaldo invited the world to watc…
…real rescue is being done”. The kidnap Recall that the victims were abducted on May 15, 2026 when heavily armed terrorists attacked three schools in the Esiele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area. The affected schools were Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary…
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The persistent gridlock caused by petroleum tankers along the Apapa and Kirikiri corridors of Lagos has once again exposed deep-rooted structural deficiencies in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum logistics chain, despite years of government interventions aimed at restoring order to the nation…
This came about two months after the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a suit seeking validation for the Blue Silk' rank for legal practitioners in Nigeria fashioned after the statutorily recognised SAN. The post Lawyer groups insist on Blue Silk rank despite negative court judgement appeared first on Premium Times…
…to the formal financial system. The fintech company made the case at the Digital PayExpo 2026 in Lagos, where it served as the headline sponsor of the two-day industry conference that brought together regulators, banks, fintech companies and technology experts to discuss the future of digital payments. The message sign…
GistReel Spain booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to seal a 2-1 victory over Belgium in Los Angeles. Merino struck in the 88th minute to send Luis de la Fuente’s side into the last four, where they will face France after Les Bleus eliminat…