…on Tehran as it negotiates over a final settlement to the conflict. The US Treasury Department cancelled a licence announced in June that had allowed Iran to produce, sell and deliver crude oil and related products through August 21. “Iran’s actions in the Strait were wholly unacceptable to the United States and will b…

…and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, had intervened and was engaging the relevant parties to resolve the matter. He appealed to stakeholders to avoid making inflammatory public statements while discussions were ongoing. “The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development is already on top of these issue…

…ruled out when they were leading 1-0 after VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move. A few minutes later, Ziko did put Egyptian 2-0 up and on the brink of a place in the last eight for the first time but there was further controversy in added time, after Cristian Romero and Lionel Mes…

…on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party described the alleged incident as evidence that Nigeria was "sliding into tyranny" and called for El-Rufai's immediate access to medical care, family members and legal representatives. According to the ADC, El-Rufai was taken…

…Aliko Dangote, plans to build the refinery at an estimated cost of up to $17bn as part of efforts to expand his refining empire into East Africa. Citing a spokesman for Dangote Industries Ltd., Bloomberg reported that the proposed refinery would replicate the company's refinery in Lagos and process about 700,000 barrel…

…while mourning those who lost their lives in captivity. He said, "With grateful hearts, we give all glory to Almighty God because the three remaining mothers in captivity have finally regained their freedom and have been reunited with their families. "Indeed, God has once again shown that He hears and answers the praye…

GistReel A woman has sparked emotional reactions online after allegedly blaming her mother-in-law for the loss of her pregnancy, following a disturbing comment the older woman made during an unannounced visit. According to the account shared by the woman’s friend, the couple had been married for four years and had been…

…for all the laughs and top-tier schizo posts,” the X account stated. “You were much smarter than anyone knew. Enjoy some authentic Divine Protein Shakes up there, king.” Murphy, who now has over 300,000 Instagram followers alone, catapulted to prominence in 2016 with his phony shirt trick. Even as death rumors circulat…

…journey into the world of finance, revealing that her passion for investment banking started at a young age and eventually shaped her approach to impact investing across Africa. Speaking in a podcast that has since gone viral on social media, the billionaire businesswoman recounted how she built her career in global fi…

…during a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, as part of stakeholder engagements on the implementation of the new NIMC Act. President Bola Tinubu signed the NIMC Act into law on June 26, 2026, replacing the 2007 Act. Coker-Odusote said the new law strengthens Nigeria's digital identit…

…Pension Industry Infrastructure Fund is in the final stages of implementation as part of efforts to channel a portion of the industry's over N32 trillion assets into infrastructure and the capital market. She said: "The pension industry infrastructure fund is now in advanced stages for implementation. We already have a…

…down in tears after his side secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The South American champions mounted a stunning comeback after falling two goals behind during Tuesday night’s Round of 16 clash. Egypt took the lead through Nasser Ibrahim before Messi failed…

Nigeria's renewable energy stakeholders have called for stronger partnerships, increased investment and supportive policies to accelerate access to clean energy, as All On Partnerships for Energy Access marked its 10th anniversary in Lagos. The anniversary dinner and fireside chat brought together representatives from…

…have PhD? I have a PhD holder who works for me. We can argue all we want but school is partly scam." Watch video below … "There's some truth to 'school na scam'. I'm doing better than all my lecturers. Most wealthy men in this country didn't even go to school" - Actor Jim Iyke pic.twitter.com/mJmCqv8ad6 - Instablog9ja…

…demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to harnessing digital technologies, artificial intelligence, health information systems, and data analytics to improve healthcare planning, service delivery, disease surveillance, and health outcomes nationwide. HEWAN also welcomed the appointment of the former Director-…

…value of about N12.8bn to N13.2bn. The company said the reduction was achieved partly through the conversion of 390 infrastructure sites to on-grid power during the year, improving energy efficiency and lowering emissions across its network. Airtel Africa Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar, disclosed the figures dur…

…converted the aggregate sum of $789,950 through Samaila Bala, which amount did not form part of your known lawful earnings as a former public officer with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (formerly Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation), when you knew that the said sum of $789,950 constituted proceeds of u…

…side CD Mafra. Striker credits Osimhen’s mentality Iheanacho has enjoyed an impressive start to pre-season, scoring in friendly matches against Lillestrøm, Malmö and Silkeborg to strengthen his case for a regular place in Midtjylland’s squad. Speaking to Midtjylland’s official media, the striker said Osimhen’s determin…

…stage where every match matters more than the last. The Round of 16 is underway, the quarter-finals are within sight, and the margin between celebration and elimination has never been smaller. With every whistle, the pressure rises, leaving only the teams that can perform when it matters most. The coming week promises…

THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been ranked among the top three best-performing Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR).

…also disclosed that MTN invested N390 billion in capital expenditure during the first quarter of the year, exceeding its N359 billion profit after tax for the same period. He identified fibre cuts, vandalism, unreliable electricity supply and restricted access to telecom infrastructure as major factors affecting servic…

…listed on the Nigerian Exchange declined by 23.02 per cent to N67.66bn in the first quarter of 2026, from N87.90bn in the corresponding period of 2025, signalling stronger profitability, lower debt burdens and increased reliance on equity financing. An analysis of the companies' unaudited financial statements showed th…

…Management System, is being implemented by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria as part of efforts to modernise ground transportation services at airports under its control. Speaking with The PUNCH, FAAN's Director of Commercial and Business Development, Ms Adebola Agunbiade, said the new platform was conceived to…

…Abuja, distributing 10,000 liquefied petroleum gas cylinders to households as part of efforts to reduce dependence on firewood and charcoal. The communications infrastructure company said the programme, known as Project Breathe Clean Air Abuja, was implemented in partnership with the FCT Health Services and Environment…

…Alvaro Arbeloa as their new head coach on a three-year contract following the departure of Marco Silva to Benfica. The 43-year-old Spaniard takes charge at Craven Cottage after leaving Real Madrid at the end of last season, where he served as interim manager during the second half of the campaign. “I’m delighted to beg…