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Nigeria’s industrial transformation requires visionary leadership, disciplined execution, and a deep commitment to national development. One of the prominent voices in this space is Amb. Dr. (Alhaji) Abdulsalam Eremwan Ogbemudia,...
After 16 years of stalled negotiations and repeated industrial disputes, it is believed that if the recently signed renegotiated agreement between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of
Beloved, you have an expectation from God. Simply put, you want God to give you a gift. This could be a baby, a marriage partner, promotion, a new car, a house and many more. As a Christian, you believe you can have what you ask of the LORD. After all, our Lord Jesus said, in
A Nigerian lady went viral after covering her landlord’s fine tiles with vinyl flooring during a DIY renovation, sparking mixed reactions on TikTok.
He stated that the planned plant will have a production capacity large enough to meet demand across Africa.The post Detergent Raw Material Plant To Be Delivered In 30 Months — Dangote appeared first on Channels Television.
"I went downstairs and I had 20 missed calls from my family. I called my brother back on FaceTime, and he said, 'He’s gone.' Then he turned the camera and showed me my father. 'You should say goodbye....'The post I discovered football’s dark side, almost quit after my father’s death – Osimhen appeared first on Vanguard News.
An immigration lawyer based in the United States has offered N200k to a University of Ibadan law graduate because of her interesting project topic.
The Aten community in Ganawuri District of Riyom local government area of Plateau State, on Friday, conducted a mass burial for 30 of its indigenes who were killed when terrorists struck the Woro community of Kaiama local government area of Kwara State on February 3, 2026. The Deputy Chairman of the council, Gwong Song, had
The Lagos State Government has commenced enforcement of a five per cent withholding tax on gaming winnings from licensed operators in the state. Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, Are Bashir, announced the policy in a public notice on Friday, stating that the deduction applies to players’ net winnings and
Lagos State has begun enforcing a 5% withholding tax on gaming winnings. Learn about the new Lagos gaming tax policy and how it affects players.Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-enforces-5-tax-on-gaming-winnings/
As part of a determined push to reclaim and redefine Nigeria’s future and transform its governance architecture, a new political platform, the African Action Group (AAG), has formally commenced its...
Deji Elumoye in Abuja The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that the number of children whose births are officially registered in Nigeria within the past two years has risen significantly
Michael Olugbode in Abuja A high-level private sector conference convened by the United Nations in Nigeria and strategic partners has ended in Lagos with strong commitments to deploy market-driven solutions to
Nigeria has recorded the registration of 14 million births within the past two years, marking what the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) described as a significant milestone in securing children’s right to legal identity. UNICEF Country Representative to Nigeria, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, disclosed this on Friday during a courtesy visit to the First Lady, Oluremi
.Meets 56 state-sponsored doctors, approves training fund, others Michael Olugbode in Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has committed a staggering N12.9 billion to train 54 Borno indigenes in aeronautics
In this report, JENNIFER BASSEY explores how early marriage affects school dropout rates in rural Nigeria among girls and highlights the community-driven efforts to counter
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that 14 million Nigerian children had had their births officially registered in the past two years, marking
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in a move
A coalition of CSOs challenges INEC to ensure real-time upload of FCT polls results to the IReV portal, highlighting risks of vote buying and malpractice.Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-polls-upload-results-in-real-time-csos-challenge-inec/
Renowned as the commercial heartbeat of Northern Nigeria, Kano attracts millions of traders, buyers, and investors daily. From dawn to dusk, its bustling markets serve
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited has launched a specialised autism awareness and support programme for frontline staff at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 as part of a broader strategy to enhance...
President Tinubu’s executive order on oil revenue will curb leakages and significantly boost Federation Account inflows, says the RMAFC.Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-executive-order-will-curb-leakages-boost-federation-account-inflows-rmafc/
Tacha also noted that the turnout of the ongoing Mirabel's case will not affect her stand if a new victim is uncovered. She stressed that she will believe the next victim regardless of the result of the ongoing investigations...
The Head of Human Resources, OK Foods Limited Nigeria, a subsidiary of global agribusiness giant, Olam International Limited, Mr. Olusegun Tanimola, and his Engineering counterpart, Mr. Raphael Nwachukwu, have insistedThe post OK Foods management debunks workers’ accusation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reiterated that the remittance of the one per cent Nigerian Content Development Fund (NCDF) levy remains a mandatory statutory obligation forThe post 1% Nigerian content levy remains mandatory, says NCDMB appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
LAGOS – For a country striving to conserve foreign exchange and build domestic aviation capacity, Nigeria’s acquisition of a state-of-the-art Boeing 737 full-flight simulator for the Nigerian College of Aviation...
Residents of Kamba in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi, have expressed optimism that the opening of a new branch of Fidelity Bank Plc in the town will ease long-standing...
Divine Suleman, daughter of Apostle Johnson Suleman, shares her powerful healing testimony after a painful illness, sparking emotional reactions from fans online.
The reopening of the Kamba border crossing with the Republic of Niger and Benin Republic in Kebbi state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has immensely
Jimoh said the move was designed to prevent crime, vandalism of equipment, theft and other offences along the newly opened road.The post Police begin 24-hour patrol on Lagos coastal road appeared first on Vanguard News.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, working alongside local vigilantes and hunters, have eliminated a senior commander of Boko Haram and arrested a suspected logistics and drone supplier in Madagali, Adamawa State. Security sources disclosed that the operation took place on Thursday evening when troops intercepted suspected insurgents along the VisikThe post Troops arrest Boko Haram drone supplier, eliminate senior commander in Adamawa appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.
As 2026 Ramadan begins, many Muslims may face the challenge of managing limited finances while observing the holy month. Here are some practical tips for surviving on a tight budget:The post Tips for managing finances in Ramadan appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
Mobile betting apps have long been the primary tool for betting, especially in countries where smartphones are the main means of accessing the internet. In Ghana, most players use the app rather than the browser version because it is faster and more convenient. At the same time, security issues oftenThe post Win App Security: Permissions, Updates, and Safe Installation Practices appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.
A post making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Carribbean mother expressed joy and delight as she backed her baby comfortably.
The Defence Intelligence Agency, DIA, has transferred detained Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir Zaria, to the custody of the State Security Service, SSS, over allegations linking him to a coup plot against the administration of Bola Tinubu. The development emerged on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja during the resumed hearing of a
GenCos have said unpaid invoices for electricity supplied to the national grid have risen to about N6 trillion, raising concerns over power supply stability.
60th Birthday: Super Eagle plays for Akagburuonye As part of the programmes marking
The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has transferred the detained Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir Zaria, to the Department of State Services (DSS) following allegations of his involvement in a coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s government. A Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, had on Friday ordered the DIA to
Gospel music holds the power to heal, restore and transform Nigeria, senior pastor of Freedom Life International Christian Centre, Richard Tochukwu, has declared. The cleric, who is also a gospelThe post Gospel music can heal, restore Nigeria – Cleric appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences (FUTES), Iyin-Ekiti, Prof. Gbenga Aribisala, has charged students of the university to embrace diligence, discipline and commitment to learningThe post VC tasks students on diligence, lauds varsity’s growth appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
On November 25, 2025, President Bola Tinubu took steps to initiate far-reaching reforms that will nearly overhaul the regulation of legal practice in the country.The post Legal Practitioners Bill 2025: Ripples over Tinubu’s reform proposals appeared first on Vanguard News.
Federal agents have been busy. Since January 20, 2025 — the day President Donald Trump returned to office — the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has seized more than 36,000 illegal firearms and nearly 2.32 million rounds of ammunition in operations across the United States. That’s not a typo. According to the agency,
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners has said its partnership with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas has helped reduce transportation costs by over 30 per cent while expanding its fleet and strengthening mass transit operations across the country. Speaking at the association’s 2026 Annual General Meeting in Abuja, the National President, YusufRead More: https://punchng.com/narto-cuts-transport-fares-by-30-through-cng-partnership/
The Senate has condemned the envelope budgeting system for security and intelligence agencies, urging the National Assembly to ensure adequate funding for the sector in the 2026 budget.The post Senate slams envelope budgeting, demands full funding for security agencies appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Kano Police Command has rolled out new security measures as Muslims in the state commence the Ramadan fast. In a press release issued on Wednesday and signed by CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command stated that it had put in place robust security arrangements across Kano to ensure safety throughout the holy month. Under
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This year’s Ramadan is slightly more unique or special. February 18, 2026, comes with an eclipse that the naturalists to the scientists can relate to. From a Quhr-aahnic perspective, ‘the joining of the sun and the moon’ is figurative and can very well include this year as a special year. Lastly, it is the ‘independence
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The 2026 edition of the Aquarian Consult’s Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS’26) will focus on boosting trade, investment, and private sector partnerships between Africa and the Caribbean,
The UN refugee agency seeks $1.6 billion to aid millions affected by the Sudan refugee crisis across seven neighboring countries amid severe funding shortaRead More: https://punchng.com/un-agency-unveils-1-6bn-appeal-to-support-refugees-in-seven-countries/
Women’s empowerment advocate, Victoria Onmata Al-Hassan, popularly known as VicAlu, is set to shake the internet as she targets a Guinness World Record for the Longest Marathon Livestream. The daring...
‘Sometimes only one person is missing and the whole world seems depopulated’. In these words, Alphonse De Lamartine (1790-1869), that French author, poet, statesman and critic, once captured the irreplaceability of great men when they take their exit on the stage of life. The post Biodun Jeyifo, The Literati And ASUU, By Jeff Godwin Doki Ph. D appeared first on New Mail Nigeria.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that combating preventable diseases is a collective responsibility, urging traditional rulers and youths to take active roles in improving health outcomes in their communities. Speaking at the National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health 2026, the president said his administration is rebuilding trust in the health sector through
NCAA’s Bukola Teriba urges women in aviation to leverage favorable government policies to advance their careers and attain leadership positions in Nigeria.Read More: https://punchng.com/teriba-urges-women-to-exploit-fg-aviation-policies/
Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, president of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has confirmed that the crescent signalling the start of Ramadan 2026 has been sighted.The post Sultan confirms crescent sighting, Ramadan to begin Wednesday appeared first on New Mail Nigeria.
IBADAN – Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, has intensified collaboration with key media organizations to strengthen its sanitation campaign and promote environmental awareness across...
A Nigerian lady has celebrated her marital life on Facebook by recounting how she met her husband. She said she made the first move on him in 2017.
The Federal Government has resumed rehabilitation works on the Maiduguri–Monguno road corridor after an eight-year delay caused largely by insecurity in the area. The Director of Information at the Federal Ministry of Works, Muhammad Ahmad, disclosed this on Wednesday in Maiduguri shortly after an inspection tour of the project and the inauguration ceremony for the
Dele Momodu expressed pride in his niece, Sophia, after her inspiring speech at the SheBoss summit in Doha, amidst her custody battle with Davido over Imade.
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to deploy surveillance drones in partnership with major security agencies to boost intelligence gathering and strengthen measures against insecurity across the state. Mr. Ayodele Ogunsan, Executive Secretary and CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, revealed this on Monday during a press briefing commemorating his first 100 ...The post Lagos Plans Drone Deployment To Strengthen Security Across State appeared first on Politics Nigeria.
Former Anambra governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has contrasted Nigeria’s governance trajectory with that of India, urging Nigerian leaders to prioritise innovation, integrity and the future of the nation’s children. In a statement on Monday titled “A Tale of Two Nations: India and Nigeria,” Obi said Indians woke up to a message
Yemi Kosoko in Jos National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, on Monday inaugurated participants of Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48, with a strong call for innovative policy
Global brand MICRODIA partners with MyHomeEtal to enter Nigeria’s growing mobile accessories market, offering high-quality, durable products to consumers.Read More: https://punchng.com/us-microdia-ventures-into-nigerias-mobile-accessories-market/
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is targeting foreign-born players in his recruitment drive to strengthen the Nigerian national team for future competitions.Read More: https://punchng.com/chelle-eyes-foreign-eagles-to-strengthen-nigerian-team/
Esso, the ExxonMobil affiliate in Nigeria, has called for collaborative steps to enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian projects to attract global capital and investment. Speaking at the Upstream Leadership Dialogue
LG Electronics has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign aimed at celebrating decades of customer loyalty and technological heritage by searching for the oldest still-functioning LG television sets across the country. The initiative, themed “The Oldest LG TV”, seeks to honour long-time customers whose LG screens have stood the test of time, while introducing
Dangote Group signs a $400m equipment deal with XCMG to fast-track its refinery expansion, aiming to become the largest refinery in the world.Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-signs-400m-equipment-deal-to-fast-track-refinery-expansion/
Nigerian filmmaker Biodun Stephen opens up about her traumatic childhood circumcision at age six, recalling the vivid pain of the family tradition.Read More: https://punchng.com/video-biodun-stephen-recalls-painful-childhood-circumcision-at-age-six/
The Lagos State Government has dismissed claims that the operations of the Vehicle Inspection Service, VIS, have been banned in the state, insisting that a recent Court of Appeal judgment delivered in Abuja applies only to the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The clarification came from the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, which said the ruling
Nigerian rapper Olanrewaju Ogunmefun David, popularly known as Vector Tha Viper, has opened up about why he no longer attends church, explaining that his faith
The Ogun State Government has disclosed that it has constructed over 1,600 kilometres of roads since 2019 and is working towards completing at least 2,000 kilometres before the end of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s tenure. The Commissioner for Works, Ade Akinsanya, made this known during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, where he explained that road construction...The post Ogun Targets 2,000km Road Construction Before Abiodun’s Tenure Expiration appeared first on New Telegraph.
The Nigerian football community is on edge as world soccer governing body, FIFA, is expected to deliver its high-stakes verdict today regarding the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) eligibility protest againstThe post D-Day for Super Eagles: FIFA set to rule on Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup fate appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has initiated investigation into alleged data violation by Temu, a well known e- commerce platform. According to a statement signed by the NDPC HeadThe post NDPC investigates Temu for alleged violation of Data Protection Act appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
Nigeria’s tax reform success hinges on implementing modern tax systems. The NRS boss says a shift to a digital, data-driven approach is essential.Read More: https://punchng.com/modern-tax-systems-automated-digital-data-driven-nrs-boss/
The Senate, on Monday, tasked the management of the North-Central Development Commission(NCDC) to give priority to investments in agriculture and security in the implementation of its 2026 budget. The Chairman, Senate Committee, Senator Titus Zam, made the call when management of NCDC appeared before the Committee to defend its 2026 budget estimates. On commencement of...The post Budget: Senate Tasks NCDC To Prioritise Investments In Agriculture appeared first on New Telegraph.
Many political supporters are currently locking around the headquarters of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja on a day former governor of Kaduna state
UN Chief António Guterres calls for an end to the exploitation of Africa’s mineral resources, urging fair value chains so the continent benefits first.Read More: https://punchng.com/africa-should-be-primary-beneficiary-of-its-mineral-resources-un-chief/
The Sokoto State Government has approved ₦1 billion for its 2026 Ramadan feeding initiative, with plans to provide 34,000 plates of food daily to vulnerable residents across the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu launched the programme on Sunday at the History Bureau in Sokoto, describing it as a vital social intervention to ease the burden on
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi, Sunday advised vulnerable people in the society to explore opportunities of skill acquisition and avoid begging. Noting that
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the distribution of 54,600 bags of rice to cushion the hardship faced by residents of Kano State during the Ramadan period. The flag-off ceremony, held on Saturday at Maganda Road in Kano, marked the commencement of the annual Ramadan support programme. In a statement signed by his spokesperson,
In this edition of After Hours, we follow the journey of a Nigerian creative, pivoting through music production, digital marketing, and product management to eventually find a niche in Tech PR.