…digital economy. Through collaborations with banks, fintechs, merchants and payment service providers, Verve continues to drive financial inclusion and enable seamless payment experiences for millions of consumers across the continent. Speaking on Verve’s growth trajectory and expanding reach, Vincent Ogbunude, Managin…

…Tourism. PUNCH Online reports that the briefing, held at the Nasarawa Broadcasting Service, was attended by journalists from various media organisations. According to Moyi, since Governor Abdullahi Sule assumed office in 2019, he has prioritised the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy to individuals and businesses ac…

…governor for his transformative programmes and prayed for his continued success in office and the party's success at the polls next year. "The forecourt of my palace has been filled up with your supporters since the morning. Is today the voting day or you only came for familiarisation? I pray to God that whatever steps…

Solly Malatsi, South Africa's Communications Minister, has said the Starlink licencing controversy has evolved from a satellite broadband debate into a political battle over his reform agenda In a sharply worded letter, dated Sunday and addressed to Parliament’s communications committee chairperson Khusela Sangoni, Mal…

…Senate has congratulated the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, officers, soldiers and veterans of the Nigerian Army on the occasion of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, describing the anniversary as a significant milestone in the country’s military history. The upper chamber also urged officer…

…director of UBA and previously held senior executive positions in the financial services sector. The retirement comes in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s revised Code of Corporate Governance for banks and financial holding companies, introduced in July 2023, which prescribes a maximum tenure of 12 years for non-…

…criminal charges over alleged forgery and impersonation, was reportedly arrested by police operatives on Monday in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Residents told journalists that the arrest took place at the family’s residence, where officers reportedly arrived in several vehicles before taking Adeniyi’s father and another man sa…

…governance standards." Reacting, Elumelu on his Facebook acknowledged his years of service as the chairman of an "African institution that can compete globally, while being deeply committed to our continent's development." In the post titled, "Celebrating an African Institution: My Farewell from UBA," he said, "I have…

…also said that thousands of persons with disabilities remain shut out of essential services despite legal provisions guaranteeing equal access. The groups, under the auspices of the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria and the Festus Fajemilo Foundation, raised concerns during a press conference held on Monday to mark the…

…Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) deepened. The development came as the office signage directing visitors to the council’s purported office remained mounted at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja despite the presidency’s insistence that the agency was never established by the federal government. The video, re…

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA - The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has clarified that no account was successfully opened with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), stating that no…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of the Vikings Confraternity during an intelligence-led operation at a residential building along Abak Road, Uyo, the state capital. The suspects, identified as Dick Udofia, Emem Charles and Ubong Matthew, were arrested with substances suspected to…

The Vice-Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condoled with former Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Baba Tela, over the death of his two children, Mustapha and Ummi, in a fatal road crash. Kwankwaso conveyed his condolences in a statement posted on…

…from the Automated Teller Machine and killed no fewer than six people, including a policeman and a school vice-principal. One of the robbers was later arrested by the police in collaboration with soldiers. A community leader, Mr Steve Otaloro, who spoke on behalf of concerned indigenes and residents, urged the bank's m…

…and fees that can reach double digits. Ryan Kirkley, co-founder and chief executive officer of Global Settlement Network (GSX), a US-based blockchain infrastructure company, believes those inefficiencies are creating an opening for a new generation of financial infrastructure built on blockchain. "Some African economie…

…end after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to eliminate the five-time champions. The aftermath of the defeat was dominated by questions over why Vinicius Júnior did not take Brazil’s first-half penalty when the match was still goalless. Instead, Bruno Guimarães stepped up fro…

By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a masquerade identified as Asoleke following the alleged killing of a 24-year-old man, Sefiu Kehinde, during a masquerade procession in the Labiran area of Ibadan. The Command said it had launched a full-scale investigation into the incident while efforts were u…

…Belgium. "Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. However, in this report, PUNCH Online will break down the decision in detail, explaining how FIFA's disciplinary rules were applied, why Balogun remains eligible to play despite his red card…

…He continued, "Since this unfortunate incident, I have spoken publicly about it twice, including appealing directly to the kidnappers to release the children. "I also called the Governor twice to assure him of my solidarity, understanding that this issue is not just an Oyo problem but a Nigerian tragedy. "On Friday, Ju…

…partly read, "The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ondo State Office, in collaboration with U-Blaze Global Limited, a non-governmental organisation, has organised a voter sensitisation walk in Akure to encourage eligible citizens to participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercis…

…the development to PUNCH Online on Monday, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Babaseyi Oluseyi, said, "The Ogun State Police Command wishes to inform members of the media that the three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Madam Kitan Oyesiku and her security guard will be arraigned today…

…July 10. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, gave the advice in a post on her verified X page on Monday while announcing a final call for documentation for Nigerians wishing to return home under the ongoing evacuation exercise. The minister said Nigeria remains deeply concerned about the…

…social media. “Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

…administration of lacking compassion and capacity. Obi said he had publicly appealed twice to the kidnappers to release the children and had also spoken with Governor Makinde twice to express solidarity, describing the incident as “a Nigerian tragedy” rather than an Oyo State problem. He wrote, “The government and peop…

…incident on Monday in a statement made available to journalists in Calabar, the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, said the command had commenced an investigation. He said, "The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, July 4, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m., when two farmers, Mr Nkeruwem Ikoh and Mr U…