…explained the newspaper’s approach to people-centred journalism and the importance of consistently reporting issues affecting members of the public. The Head of PUNCH Digital Advertising, Mrs Mary Stanley-Ubani, told the delegation that the newspaper’s advertising operations did not interfere with its editorial respons…

…blame at employers insteadProf. Abiodun Bankole noted that Nigerian-trained graduates consistently perform well abroad, which he said exposes where the real problem liesSpeaking at a Forerunners Welfare Foundation graduation event in Ibadan, Prof Bankole also urged students to pursue internships before finishing their…

…promote economic independence and improve employability. Dr Abiola Arogundade, Senior Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE), coordinator of the programme, disclosed this on Monday in Ibadan at the commencement of the programme’s Oyo State phase, which will run f…

…reported in April. The proposed agreement would have provided about $109m in US health assistance over five years, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. Mahama also linked the rejection of the compact to the Accra Reset, an initiative aimed at reducing Africa’s dependence on external health financing an…

…adequate protection. “We also have shortages of laboratory attendants, library assistants, secretaries to principals and ICT teachers are among the areas requiring urgent attention of the state government, particularly more ICT personnel are needed following the growing importance of digital technology in modern educat…

…will determine how the dispute advances, with Customs still required to establish the basis for the orders it seeks.Dangote’s wealth rises by $5bnLegit.ng earlier reported that Aliko Dangote's estimated net worth has climbed to $35.2 billion, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index figures, cementing his position as…

…banks face rising competition for skilled professionals from fintech companiesAn analysis of four major banks showed their combined wages rose by 27.49% to N1.05 trillion in 2025PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere ha…

…made substantial contributions to education, healthcare, charity and entrepreneurship, insisting that pastors are doing more for the country than the federal government.He cited Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's technology ventures, Pastor Jerry Eze's entrepreneurship funding for young Nigerians and the OPM founder's free scho…

…Mselle confirmed the change, citing Government Gazette number 246 of 2026 as the legal basis for the amendment.Tanzania removes Nigeria from its Referred Visa Category, allowing Nigerian travellers to access faster and simpler visa processing. Photo KAZAKOVImages"The Immigration Department informs the public that citiz…

…help five million Nigerians escape poverty over the next four years.The senior special assistant to the president on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (TVEE), Dr Abiola Arogundade, spoke at the opening of the programme in Ibadan on Monday, September 28, 2026, saying the initiative was designed to giv…

…of Nigeria’s broader development challenges. “How careful are we to ensure that, while insisting on holding public officials to account, we do not lose sight of the bigger picture?” he asked. An analysis published by PUNCH Online in August showed that the combined budgets of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital…

…have been shaped by well-meant studies designed, commissioned, analysed, reported, synthesised and presented to us at the finish line. “While these studies have provided valuable insights, we have come to understand that episodic research can’t build the enduring policy foundation that is needed in Nigeria to sustain a…

…members. According to Inyang, the incident occurred on Sunday, September 27, 2026 as his sister, mother were returning home from the church dedication of her 3-month-old son. He explained that they were intercepted by police officers during a routine stop-and-search. Despite providing clear evidence, including family p…

…held that the regulator’s refusal to issue or renew the companies’ licences was inconsistent with the PIA. The judgment also affirmed the authority’s responsibility to promote competition and prevent abuse of dominant positions. The decision strengthens importers’ position in the wider dispute over domestic refining an…

…at him.Jacob read it and said a word I had taught him not to say in front of his sisters."Are you going?" Moses asked later that night."No," Sophie said before I could answer. "He is absolutely not going."Olivia sat quietly at the end of the table. At 14, she still looked younger than her age on bad health days, but he…

…Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi and Kwara states. The Service emphasised that the survey was anonymous, urging officers and men to participate actively and provide honest responses based on their experiences.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “The survey is anonymous, and officers and men…

…came despite him recording the lowest score in the Saturday finals. According to an analysis of the official scorecard, Walker led after Friday’s prejudging with eight points, while Dauda had 15. In the finals, however, Dauda scored five points to Walker’s 10.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google The com…

…people, digital technology and wellbeing, while retaining the summit’s broader emphasis on practical responses to mental health challenges. Among dignitaries expected this year are the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who is the Chief Host, while the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof.…

"A man can sleep with 30-40 women and still marry, but a woman can sleep with 7-10 men and be rejected" - Veteran actor Chiwetalu Agu Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has spoken about what he described as a double standard in how men and women are judged over their sexual history. In a video shared online, Agu sai…

…supported by compatriots Fasika Biru Fasika and Tigle Belachew as first and second assistants respectively, with Manuhe Woldetsadik taking on the role of fourth official.Mitiku's last scheduled assignment involving the Super Eagles came during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Benin in June 2024, thou…

…has the potential to improve efficiency in the administration of justice by assisting with legal research, case management, transcription, documentation and other routine processes. “Technology should complement, rather than replace the judgment, discretion and responsibility of judicial officers.” Justice Fabian-Obot…

…child has been euthanised after the Dutch government cut its age limit for assisted dying. The toddler was nearly 24 months old and suffering from severe medical conditions, a review board in the Netherlands revealed. It was previously known that a child under 12 had been euthanised in the country, but a Dutch review b…

…told Russian news outlet Ria.ru that she suddenly heard someone shouting for medical assistance and an ambulance, before declaring that someone had "got hit by the backdrop". The witness further disclosed that the orchestra suddenly ceased playing, and that "in less than a minute the curtain closed and the audience was…

…Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia and the rest of the alliance. Lithuania's National Crisis Management Centre said Vilnius and Warsaw were working towards an agreement establishing procedures that could be used during a potential evacuation."Procedures, logistics, and infrastructure capabilities are being analysed together…

2027: Tompolo powers PBAT Grassroots Drive in Kano with 50 vehicles a In a significant boost to grassroots political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has donated 50 vehicles to …