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Toxic gas leak at mine in Nigeria kills 37 people
Africanews EN • 19 Feb 2026, 10:26
A toxic gas leak at a mine in north-central Nigeria killed 37 people and led to the hospitalization of 26 others, according to police.
Toxic gas leak at mine in Nigeria kills 37 people
Africanews EN • 19 Feb 2026, 10:26
A toxic gas leak at a mine in north-central Nigeria killed 37 people and led to the hospitalization of 26 others, according to police.
A toxic gas leak at a mine in north-central Nigeria killed 37 people and led to the hospitalization of 26 others, according to police.
IMF approves $91 million in funding for Niger following programme review
Africanews EN • 19 Feb 2026, 10:00
The announcement comes despite the country's recent political upheaval and its move away from traditional Western partners.
IMF approves $91 million in funding for Niger following programme review
Africanews EN • 19 Feb 2026, 10:00
The announcement comes despite the country's recent political upheaval and its move away from traditional Western partners.
The announcement comes despite the country's recent political upheaval and its move away from traditional Western partners.
Africa's water and sanitation access gap is constraining economic growth
African Business • 19 Feb 2026, 09:34
Africa's chronic water and sanitation gap is shaving 4.3% off GDP and threatening future growth. Nardos Bekele-Thomas argues that only systemic reform can unlock transformation.
Africa's water and sanitation access gap is constraining economic growth
African Business • 19 Feb 2026, 09:34
Africa's chronic water and sanitation gap is shaving 4.3% off GDP and threatening future growth. Nardos Bekele-Thomas argues that only systemic reform can unlock transformation.
Africa's chronic water and sanitation gap is shaving 4.3% off GDP and threatening future growth. Nardos Bekele-Thomas argues that only systemic reform can unlock transformation.
Gabonese opposition and businesses angry about social media ban
Africanews EN • 19 Feb 2026, 09:26
The High Authority for Communication on Tuesday announced a block on access to services saying posts are fuelling conflict and division in the country.
Gabonese opposition and businesses angry about social media ban
Africanews EN • 19 Feb 2026, 09:26
The High Authority for Communication on Tuesday announced a block on access to services saying posts are fuelling conflict and division in the country.
The High Authority for Communication on Tuesday announced a block on access to services saying posts are fuelling conflict and division in the country.
U2 slams Putin, ICE in defiant new EP 'Days of Ash'
Africanews EN • 19 Feb 2026, 09:25
Irish rock legends U2 have released their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade—a politically charged EP taking aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. immigratio…
U2 slams Putin, ICE in defiant new EP 'Days of Ash'
Africanews EN • 19 Feb 2026, 09:25
Irish rock legends U2 have released their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade—a politically charged EP taking aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. immigratio…
Irish rock legends U2 have released their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade—a politically charged EP taking aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. immigration enforcement, and global human rights abuses.
UN probe finds evidence of genocide in Darfur city of El-Fasher
Africanews EN • 19 Feb 2026, 09:14
A United Nations investigation into the fall of El-Fasher, a key city in Sudan’s western Darfur region, has found that acts committed during its prolonged siege and eventual captu…
UN probe finds evidence of genocide in Darfur city of El-Fasher
Africanews EN • 19 Feb 2026, 09:14
A United Nations investigation into the fall of El-Fasher, a key city in Sudan’s western Darfur region, has found that acts committed during its prolonged siege and eventual captu…
A United Nations investigation into the fall of El-Fasher, a key city in Sudan’s western Darfur region, has found that acts committed during its prolonged siege and eventual capture may amount to genocide.
BUA, partners sign MoU on sugar refining, agro-industrial development, logistics solution
Premium Times Nigeria • 19 Feb 2026, 09:00
"This MoU marks an important milestone in BUA’s international expansion and reflects our long-term vision of building globally competitive industrial platforms," an official said.…
BUA, partners sign MoU on sugar refining, agro-industrial development, logistics solution
Premium Times Nigeria • 19 Feb 2026, 09:00
"This MoU marks an important milestone in BUA’s international expansion and reflects our long-term vision of building globally competitive industrial platforms," an official said.…
"This MoU marks an important milestone in BUA’s international expansion and reflects our long-term vision of building globally competitive industrial platforms," an official said. The post BUA, partners sign MoU on sugar refining, agro-industrial development, logistics solution appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
FMBN’s NHF collections increase by 48% in 2025 – Osidi
Premium Times Nigeria • 19 Feb 2026, 06:45
Mr Osidi added that FMBN recorded a remarkable improvement in the processing of NHF refunds to eligible contributors.
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FMBN’s NHF collections increase by 48% in 2025 – Osidi
Premium Times Nigeria • 19 Feb 2026, 06:45
Mr Osidi added that FMBN recorded a remarkable improvement in the processing of NHF refunds to eligible contributors. The post FMBN’s NHF collections increase by 48% in 2025…
Mr Osidi added that FMBN recorded a remarkable improvement in the processing of NHF refunds to eligible contributors. The post FMBN’s NHF collections increase by 48% in 2025 – Osidi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
NCC sets deadline for review of Nigeria’s National Telecommunications Policy
Premium Times Nigeria • 19 Feb 2026, 05:52
“In the ongoing review, there are 15 key policy proposals, which form the baseline for the review and potential changes to the existing NTP."
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NCC sets deadline for review of Nigeria’s National Telecommunications Policy
Premium Times Nigeria • 19 Feb 2026, 05:52
“In the ongoing review, there are 15 key policy proposals, which form the baseline for the review and potential changes to the existing NTP." The post NCC sets deadline for review…
“In the ongoing review, there are 15 key policy proposals, which form the baseline for the review and potential changes to the existing NTP." The post NCC sets deadline for review of Nigeria’s National Telecommunications Policy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigerian stock market reverses loss, gains N684 billion
Premium Times Nigeria • 19 Feb 2026, 05:43
Analysis of the trading activity revealed a 206 per cent growth in volume, a three per cent increase in value and a 21 per cent drop in deals.
The post Nigerian stock market rever…
Nigerian stock market reverses loss, gains N684 billion
Premium Times Nigeria • 19 Feb 2026, 05:43
Analysis of the trading activity revealed a 206 per cent growth in volume, a three per cent increase in value and a 21 per cent drop in deals. The post Nigerian stock market rever…
Analysis of the trading activity revealed a 206 per cent growth in volume, a three per cent increase in value and a 21 per cent drop in deals. The post Nigerian stock market reverses loss, gains N684 billion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.