…Backbone, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, has said. Adeyanju made this disclosure to Sunday PUNCH on the sidelines of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new data localisation mandate, which requires banks and other regulated financial institutions to ensure that payment transaction data is stored and processed in Nigeria from J…

…agricultural commodities. “To meet the strict quality, packaging, and supply chain standards required by the Chinese market, we must deepen our scientific innovation. This is where the FMIST plays a pivotal role,” he said. According to him, the transformation of Nigeria’s agricultural sector “hinges on scientific innov…

…if the British had stayed back in the country for at least 10 to 15 years more. by Linda Ikeji at 08/08/2026 9:06 PM | Share this Story

…ties, industrial value addition, agriculture and food security could provide a foundation for regional peace and development. “Countries that trade with one another do not fight one another,” Enikanolaiye said. Stressing the need for closer economic partnerships among countries in the region. He identified terrorism an…

…diphtheria and other vaccine-preventable diseases. “Vaccine refusal does not only endanger individual children but could expose entire communities to preventable disease outbreaks.” Jiya also linked the immunisation gaps to migration, vaccine myths and cultural beliefs which contributed largely to vaccine refusal in th…

…operating across the majority of the African countries, including South Africa, Rwanda, Egypt, Barbados, Chile and other regions, has considered me worthy of this responsibility is both humbling and inspiring,” she said. Duke-Abiola said the nomination also had a broader significance for African women and girls, especi…

…into the club with him. See video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 08/08/2026 6:00 PM | Share this Story

…I choose myself." See the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 08/08/2026 6:01 PM | Share this Story

Man arrested for vandalising concrete barrier installed to prevent pedestrians from crossing expressway on Lagos road A middle-aged man has been arrested by officials of the Lagos State Government for allegedly vandalising a concrete barrier installed to prevent pedestrians from crossing expressways. Disclosing this to…

…eternal rivals Cameroon in a potentially explosive quarter-final duel in Casablanca on Sunday. The winner will be guaranteed a place at the Women’s World Cup and a place in the last four. Having watched his team recover from the shocking defeat to the Scorchers of Malawi in their opening fixture, Madugu said their miss…

…of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja.The minister said the agency's mandate goes beyond connecting communities to electricity, describing it as a key institution for expanding economic opportunities and improving livelihoods. "We are moving from just counting kilowatts and megawatts to how many communitie…

…cherishes nature, respects tradition, and values family and community—forming a vital foundation for the exchange, mutual learning, and appreciation between Chinese and Nigerian civilisations,” he said. Yang said the Chinese Embassy and China Cultural Centre would continue to organise cultural exhibitions, artistic per…

…container, while the man accused of selling it to all of them remains out of reach. by Linda Ikeji at 08/08/2026 2:36 PM | Share this Story

…whether stars associated with the current film franchise, including Tom Holland and Zendaya, will respond to the White House's use of the character. by Linda Ikeji at 08/08/2026 1:42 PM | Share this Story

…financial and property disputes between the former couple closer to an end. by Linda Ikeji at 08/08/2026 1:44 PM | Share this Story

…swaying... pic.twitter.com/pSbJtYXiLA"" Keith Siau (@drkeithsiau) August 7, 2026 by Linda Ikeji at 08/08/2026 1:08 PM | Share this Story

…in court documents and were not themselves the basis of the fraud convictions. by Linda Ikeji at 08/08/2026 10:43 AM | Share this Story

…such a big fan."Holland is not the only one with a connection to Bieber, as his wife, Zendaya, has also spoken about being a fan of the singer. During a 2021 WIRED autocomplete interview alongside Holland and Jacob Batalon, Holland asked whether she had appeared in a Bieber music video.Zendaya laughed and clarified tha…

…pic.twitter.com/WKJjXbFwWI"" Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 7, 2026 by Linda Ikeji at 08/08/2026 9:59 AM | Share this Story

…Doris replied: "After all my prayer for you. May God refund you in your own coin." by Linda Ikeji at 08/08/2026 10:00 AM | Share this Story

…between the two sides intensify amid stalled efforts to reach a peace agreement. by Linda Ikeji at 08/08/2026 10:00 AM | Share this Story

…of improving livelihoods, creating employment opportunities, and enhancing the living standards of families across the Awka North and Awka South Federal Constituency. "Although over 36,000 people voted for me and more than 5,000 supporters actively worked throughout the campaign, it would be practically impossible to a…

…Daku-Jol and Hei-Gwe Kwi have all experienced disruptions affecting both primary and secondary schools. Similarly, Government Secondary School, Sho, Government Secondary School, Ropp and Dogo Primary School have all experienced interruptions resulting from insecurity. Parents say attacks or even rumours of attacks are…

…or not, as a matter of policy. This ruling does not even necessarily mean that the Defendants may not ultimately construct the ballroom,” the majority wrote Friday. “What it does mean is that the Defendants may not do so during the district court’s expeditious litigation without securing Congress’s authorization, as th…

…daughter and the fourth child. My parents strongly believed that education is the foundation for success, regardless of the career one chooses. They always emphasised excellence and raised us with the mindset that whatever is worth doing is worth doing well. That belief shaped my attitude towards academics and has rema…