Politics

Independent Nigeria•3/15/2026

Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Road: Ubani supports Abia govt intervention

Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has challenged the Federal Ministry of Works’ assertion that the Umuahia–Ikwuano–Ikot Ekpene Road project is still under execution and funding by…

UK-Nigeria: A reset building on the past and leaping into the future, By Sunday Dare

Right now this moment in history. President Tinubu embodies the Nigerian dream. He carries the weight of the sum total of the hopes and aspirations of a 230 million population. And that this historic visit is taking place now during his time as president speaks to his transformational leadership. The moment has found its man […] The post UK-Nigeria: A reset building on the past and leaping into the future, By Sunday Dare appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•3/15/2026

LVMH-Backed L Catterton Targets $313 Million for Japan Deals

L Catterton, the private equity firm backed by French luxury fashion house LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, is planning to invest around ¥50 billion ($313 million) in five Japanese consumer businesses over the next three years.

Bloomberg•3/15/2026

Business Day Nigeria•3/15/2026

Skills-based education drives 96% graduate employability at Nile university – VC

Nile University of Nigeria says its emphasis on skills-based education and stronger collaboration with industry partners is driving graduate employability, read more Skills-based education drives 96% graduate employability at Nile university – VC

ByteDance reportedly pauses global launch of its Seedance 2.0 video generator

The company is reportedly delaying the launch as its engineers and lawyers work to avert further legal issues.

TechCrunch•3/15/2026

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Daily Post Nigeria•3/15/2026

Eight-year-old dies in Kano construction site accident

An eight-year-old girl, Siyama Idris, has died after accidentally falling onto an exposed iron rod at a road and drainage construction site in the Tudun Wada area of Nassarawa Local Government Area in Kano State. An eyewitness, Abdulrashid Yusuf, said the tragic incident happened on Saturday near Tudun Wada Primary School, where road reconstruction and […] Eight-year-old dies in Kano construction site accident

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Ex-defence minister’s ally resigns from APC

Mr Abubakar, a close ally of former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, served as council chairperson during Mr Badaru’s second term as Governor of Jigawa State. The post Ex-defence minister’s ally resigns from APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•3/15/2026

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Munitions Metal Tungsten Outshines Gold, Copper in 557% Rally

A metal used in weapons and semiconductors is finding itself the subject of geopolitical tensions as Chinese export limits and rising military demand squeeze supplies, sending prices to record highs.

Triton Partners Raises €5.5 Billion for Delayed Flagship Fund

Triton Partners has raised €5.5 billion ($6.3 billion) for its new flagship fund, people familiar with the matter said, an important milestone after the European buyout firm’s ability to attract fresh money was marred by work culture controversies and a difficult fundraising environment.

Bloomberg•3/15/2026

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