…and a half years later, the evidence that Nigeria’s economic outlook has improved is undeniable,” he said. According to the President, the economy had grown by more than four per cent in 2026, with both the oil and non-oil sectors contributing to what he described as a period of stable growth. He also cited a reduction…

…that is both bold and responsible – where every new solution advances inclusion and convenience, without compromising the trust on which the entire payments ecosystem depends. 4. What are some of the biggest lessons you have learned as a Fintech leader in emerging markets. As a pioneer and fintech leader in emerging ma…

…But we can change its course,” he said. Tinubu said the government was strengthening direct support for poor households and improving the National Social Register to ensure assistance reached those who genuinely needed it. He also cited the Nigerian Education Loan Fund as an initiative to help children from low-income…

…The groundbreaking was also attended by the leaders of Uganda, Ethiopia, Togo and Benin. Dangote has offered regional governments a combined 30 per cent stake in the refinery, according to Reuters. The billionaire insisted that the protests would not stop the refinery project, which he described as his largest proposed…

…and that the convict had sexual intercourse with her. Justice Oshodi rejected Isaac’s denial that he went beyond the school gate on the day of the incident. The convict had claimed that he went to the school to pick up pupils he conveyed on his motorcycle but remained at the gate. The judge, however, held that Isaac’s…

…and Rivers State Government) in the matter, did not oppose the application. After listening to both counsel, the presiding judge, Justice Elfrieda Williams-Dawodu granted the application of the workers to appeal the lower court’s decision. Speaking later with journalists, Saidu explained that the workers are not happy…

…Communication and Media, Paul Odenyi, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday evening, conveying a message by the Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, ahead of the anniversary. Issa-Onilu described Nigeria’s independence from colonial rule as a defining milestone that gave Nigerians the opportunity…

…industrialisation, Executive Director, Corporate Services, Origin Tech Group, Olusesan Ayeni, said government policy, infrastructure, financing and energy were critical, noting that states also had a role to play. He said: “We need to bring that policy back where there is deliberate effort to build roads, seaport, help…

…primary healthcare centres close to families to provide basic cardiovascular screening and early detection.The Director of Communications, Mr Dele Adetiba, said educating children early could influence healthier choices across households.“The best way to learn is when you are young. Before you form a habit,” he said, a…

…adherence to qualitative and quantitative economic disciplines capable of strengthening investor confidence and enhancing sovereign credibility in the international financial market,” DataPro stated. The event will feature goodwill messages from the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Emomot…

…to consolidate its role as a key catalyst for local business expansion, strengthening domestic operations while building the international trade capabilities needed to elevate Nigerian brands worldwide.

…outcomes, reducing the number of out-of-school children, recruiting teachers and strengthening basic education delivery across the state. The programme, she added, would also incorporate a Track and Trace initiative to improve monitoring of beneficiaries and ensure that interventions reach their intended recipients. N3…

…State Primary Health Care Board and health workers for their contributions in strengthening the state’s healthcare system. Healthcare: Kaduna to rehabilitate 17 centres of excellence

…the legal framework governing SGBV. Activist, Aisha Yusuf, on her part, spoke on strengthening inter-agency collaboration, while Insp. Solomon Washima presented the Nigeria Police approved procedure for action-based response to SGBV cases. The Command said the training was aimed at improving officers’ capacity to ident…

…general Charles “CQ” Brown, whom he fired without explanation in February 2025. Other senior officers pushed out include the heads of the US Army, Navy and Coast Guard, the general who headed the National Security Agency, the vice chief of staff of the US Air Force, a Navy admiral assigned to NATO, and three top milita…

…would continue to build on the achievement and pursue initiatives aimed at strengthening its academic and research profile and positioning it for greater global recognition.” The statement described the 2027 THE ranking as “a significant milestone in UNIOSUN’s development” and said it provided “an external benchmark of…

…and that five crippled people stood up and walked following his prayers that same evening.Nigerians react to the viral clipThe timing of the video's re-emergence, right in the middle of the Osayi-VDM controversy, was not lost on Nigerian social media users, many of whom had strong opinions.@prophet_i_o_samuel wrote: "L…

…that millions of students can afford university and vocational studies. We are strengthening technical and vocational institutes to teach the skills that industry needs. Our young people are not just leaders of tomorrow – they are partners in building Nigeria today,” he said. He also called on the diaspora to invest at…

…appeals for urgent intervention were made by transport union representative, Dauda Oyeniyi, and President of the Otan-Ayegbaju Progressive Union, OAPU, Aare Adetunji Mosebolatan. Mosebolatan said the community union had previously funded repairs on internal township roads through self-help initiatives, but argued that…

…told Okpebholo to intensify the fight against kidnappers and criminals by strengthening his state’s security architecture. In a statement he signed, the human rights lawyer commended the governor for his stance in the fight against insecurity, noting that the prosecution of kidnap suspects and demolition of their dens…

…by the Premier League.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google City have denied wrongdoing and are expected to appeal the findings. The club has until 2 October to submit an appeal. Among the commission’s findings was that City had arranged what it described as “sham contracts” with commercial partners as p…

…of visa holders from the affected countries subsequently claiming asylum.The wider tightening has already produced measurable changes.UK Home Office statistics show that 252,775 work-related visas, including dependants, were issued in the year ending March 2026. That was 17% lower than the previous year and 59% below t…

…focus on changing the mindset of residents, diversifying the state’s economy and strengthening public institutions. On the economy, Iyovwaye said Delta should reduce its dependence on federal allocations and attract investment into its industrial and agricultural sectors. “Delta State should not be waiting for federal…

…Nigerian solar technician shared a TikTok video that has left viewers stunned after opening a customer's lithium battery pack and finding a construction so dangerous he described it as "very risky" on camera.The technician, who goes by @mustymenat on TikTok, explained that a customer had contacted him requesting an upg…

…the state placed fifth nationally in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination rankings.The music star reshared Adeleke's post on his Instagram story and also dropped a comment on the governor's page, simply writing "Bulldozer," a term widely associated with Adeleke's political…