…completed the top five with 6,800 millionaires, though it had no billionaires. Mauritius occupied the sixth position with 4,800 millionaires, followed by Algeria with 2,700, Ghana 2,600, Namibia 2,500 and Ethiopia 2,400, completing the list of Africa’s top 10 countries by resident dollar millionaires. Among the countri…

…regulatory environment By Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has warned that Nigeria risks losing its position as Africa’s leading technology hub unless the government accelerates policy reforms, expands digital infrastructure and creates a more predictable regulatory environment to attrac…

Residents of Ajuwon in Ogun State were thrown into mourning after a mixed-use building collapsed during a downpour on Monday, killing three people and leaving 12 others rescued as the Ogun State Government ordered a comprehensive investigation into the tragedy. PUNCH Metro gathered that the collapsed structure, which h…

…people around her to be happy. She was always giving to the less privileged. “This gave us, the children, the impetus to continue with her legacy of giving to the less privileged, helping people and lifting humanity. “To show kindness is the reason for this foundation. It is to support the elderly, less privileged pers…

AXXELA Limited, a leading gas and power company in sub-Saharan Africa, has onboarded new customers to its extensive natural gas pipeline network. These new connections span various sectors, including manufacturing, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), marking a significant milestone in t…

…loan with BVN? With your Bank Verification Number (BVN), you can verify your loan status and balance online in seconds. The NIRSAL Microfinance Bank portal lets you track your application, view disbursement updates, and plan repayments.NIRSAL supports agricultural value chains by providing training and financial access…

…information integrity. “We appreciate being selected for this support, which will enable us to effectively counter worrisome cases of disinformation, election violence and other related issues. “As elections continue to evolve in the digital age, strengthening our technological and editorial capacity is essential to en…

…from around $87 per barrel on Monday to approximately $83.92 on Tuesday, while the US benchmark, West Texas Intermediate, fell to about $79 per barrel. The latest decline came as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran gathered momentum, reducing concerns over a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a cri…

The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday remained silent on its compliance with the House of Representatives’ directive to produce the self-proclaimed Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, Adeyemi Adeniyi, before an investigative committee, as the deadline expires today. Multiple…

…street with a baton. No more batons. “The government should equip security agencies because they need equipment. They need communication gadgets, armoured vehicles and other operational tools,” he said. Okiro also blamed the shortage of police personnel on years of failure to recruit replacements for officers leaving t…

…the tenderness of parents, who commence a new life in their children; the faith of enthusiasts, who sing hallelujahs above the clouds; and the vanity of authors, who presume the immortality of their name and writings,” Edward Gibbon Edward Gibbon’s profound meditation on old age reminds us that time is the great levell…

"If a girl is in a coma, can her husband still fulfill his martial rights" Muslim man asks for religious direction on his marital rights A Muslim man has shocked X users with his question about his rights as a married man according to religion. He took to X to write: "If a girl is in a coma, can her husband still fulfi…

US-based Nigerian correctional officer arrested for public intoxication in Texas A Texas Department of Criminal Justice correctional officer, Bashir Oladimeji Lawal, was arrested for alleged public intoxication. Lawal, who is assigned to the Wainwright Unit in Lovelady, was arrested on Sunday, July 26, 2026 by the Hunt…

…during a stakeholders’ forum organised by the Lagos State Safety Commission, where industry regulators and professionals examined strategies to improve safety standards in the state’s rapidly expanding built environment. The forum, themed “Safe Building, Protected Workforce,” brought together facility managers, occupat…

…has completed the reconstruction of four roads and disbursed N100m in grants to small businesses, artisans and youth entrepreneurs in the first year of the current administration, as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and stimulate economic activities in the council area. The projects were highlighted in a one-y…

…la Fuente’s men as a 9/2 favourite before a ball was kicked, but they were immediately pushed out to 6/1 upon that stalemate against the African debutants, with France installed as frontrunners in their place. Spain would down Les Bleus in the semifinals for the third straight tournament, before going on to claim the t…

Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu demands justice as in-laws allegedly harass 28-year-old widow eight days after husband's death Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has demanded justice for a 28-year-old widow, identified as Tosin, who is allegedly facing severe harassment and intimidation from her late husband's relat…

…of our vision for Renewed Hope Initiative," she said.Tinubu added that the programme is sustained through the support of two donors who provide two truckloads of food items to the Renewed Hope Initiative every month, enabling two states to benefit monthly. Speaking at the event, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa des…

…plans to honour a 16-year-old lifeguard, identified only as Ryder, at the White House after the teenager rescued a boy from rough surf off the California coast. In a post on X on Tuesday, Trump said Ryder would be invited to the White House alongside his family and the boy he saved to receive one of the nation's highes…

…the reports I have received in recent times, no European priest has ever rejected the use of an African name for baptism. All the rejections so far have come from our own native priests. "That brings me to the question: who taught us to hate ourselves?" by Linda Ikeji at 28/07/2026 9:50 PM | Share this Story

Husband finds five de@d babies in boxes at home after having argument with pregnant wife about what was in them A husband has found the remains of five de@d babies hidden in cardboard boxes following an argument with his wife soon after she gave birth. The bodies were found on Monday morning, July 27, at a house in Ora…

…has joined an online challenge to give a glimpse into her experience. Social media users have been engaging in a "preparing for my Netflix" challenge where they act like they are about to share their life story for a Netflix documentary and then proceed to reveal something about themselves online. An Instagram user wit…

Ukraine hits 201 vessels linked to Russia's shadow fleet Ukraine has intensified its maritime campaign against Russia, claiming to have targeted more than 200 vessels linked to the Kremlin's so-called "shadow fleet" over the past three weeks as it seeks to disrupt Russian shipping in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov.Accor…

15 k!lled as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities At least 15 people have been k!lled in fresh attacks by suspected herdsmen on Ug oju communities, Otukpi Loval Government Area of Benue State. Locals told Daily Trust that the attack at Efeyi-Ugboju community where 14 bodies have been recovered so far began at 5a…

Three suspected ISWAP fighters surrender to troops in Borno after fleeing sustained bombardment Three suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian military in Damasak, Borno State, citing exhaustion and sustained military bombardment of their camps.…