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US and Israel launch attack on Iran as explosions are heard in Tehran

Africanews EN • 28 Feb 2026, 08:37

Israel launched a daylight attack Saturday on Iran’s capital, as witnesses reported smoke rising near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, who hasn’t been see…

Israel launched a daylight attack Saturday on Iran’s capital, as witnesses reported smoke rising near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, who hasn’t been seen publicly in days

South Africa starts mass vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak

Africanews EN • 28 Feb 2026, 07:56

The outbreak threatens mass shortages of meat, job losses and millions of dollars in lost revenue as countries including China and Zambia ban South African meat exports

The outbreak threatens mass shortages of meat, job losses and millions of dollars in lost revenue as countries including China and Zambia ban South African meat exports

Bearish run deepens as investors lose N475bn on NGX

Premium Times Nigeria • 28 Feb 2026, 06:17

Fortis Global Insurance recorded the highest volume with 146.62 million shares traded, accounting for 17.80 per cent of the day’s total volume. The post Bearish run deepens as inv…

Fortis Global Insurance recorded the highest volume with 146.62 million shares traded, accounting for 17.80 per cent of the day’s total volume. The post Bearish run deepens as investors lose N475bn on NGX appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sagamu–Ibadan gas pipeline hits 80% completion – Official

Premium Times Nigeria • 28 Feb 2026, 06:01

The Sagamu–Abeokuta project, he said, is aimed at accelerating industrial growth by providing a reliable gas supply to existing manufacturers. The post Sagamu–Ibadan gas pipeline …

The Sagamu–Abeokuta project, he said, is aimed at accelerating industrial growth by providing a reliable gas supply to existing manufacturers. The post Sagamu–Ibadan gas pipeline hits 80% completion – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

NCAA directs airline to refund passengers over VAT charges

Premium Times Nigeria • 28 Feb 2026, 04:16

The aviation regulator says tickets purchased before 1 January were not subject to new tax provisions, directing Overland Airways to refund passengers who were charged VAT on earl…

The aviation regulator says tickets purchased before 1 January were not subject to new tax provisions, directing Overland Airways to refund passengers who were charged VAT on earlier bookings. The post NCAA directs airline to refund passengers over VAT charges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Guinea releases 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers arrested earlier this week

Africanews EN • 27 Feb 2026, 21:08

Conakry claimed the latest border dispute was the result of the unauthorised entry into the country by armed troops from Sierra Leone.

Conakry claimed the latest border dispute was the result of the unauthorised entry into the country by armed troops from Sierra Leone.

Benin's annual arts festival gives centre stage to young designers

Africanews EN • 27 Feb 2026, 20:05

Alongside established designers, 12 young talents took part in a competition designed to reveal the stylistic voices of tomorrow.

Alongside established designers, 12 young talents took part in a competition designed to reveal the stylistic voices of tomorrow.

Ghana says at least 55 citizens killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Africanews EN • 27 Feb 2026, 17:28

Its foreign affairs minister has been in Kyiv to discuss the fate of two nationals taken prisoner on the frontline.

Its foreign affairs minister has been in Kyiv to discuss the fate of two nationals taken prisoner on the frontline.

Nigeria’s economy grows 4.07% in Q4 2025 as non-oil sector drives expansion — NBS

Premium Times Nigeria • 27 Feb 2026, 17:24

According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s economy expanded by 4.07 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, with growth recorded across agriculture…

According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s economy expanded by 4.07 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, with growth recorded across agriculture, industry and services. The post Nigeria’s economy grows 4.07% in Q4 2025 as non-oil sector drives expansion — NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Gas shortfall cuts Nigeria’s power generation to 4,300MW — NISO

Premium Times Nigeria • 27 Feb 2026, 17:24

"We hereby notify the general public and all market participants that the current average available generation of approximately 4,300MW is primarily due to inadequate gas supply t…

"We hereby notify the general public and all market participants that the current average available generation of approximately 4,300MW is primarily due to inadequate gas supply to thermal generating stations,” the statement read. The post Gas shortfall cuts Nigeria’s power generation to 4,300MW — NISO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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