…experience and sound judgment. “I am confident that the bank will continue to thrive under his leadership,” Elumelu added. Responding to his appointment, Nnorom thanked the board for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to build on the bank’s achievements. “I am honoured by the trust the board has placed in me and…

…enormous amounts of clinical and operational data every day, much of which remains underutilized. With advances in artificial intelligence, however, healthcare providers are gaining new opportunities to extract meaningful insights from this information and use them to support more informed diagnostic decisions. "AI-pow…

…contribution to the strategic vision and institutional strength of the UBA Group. "Under his chairmanship, UBA deepened its pan-African expansion strategy and now operates in 20 African countries, alongside operations in four global financial centres. "The bank currently serves more than 50 million customers across its…

…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 end of a statewide accessibility advocacy project implemented across t…

…will respond to future banking crises by establishing rules for emergency support to lenders and expanding the central bank’s role in preserving financial stability. Under the law, the CBK may provide emergency liquidity assistance where it considers intervention necessary to preserve financial stability. Eligible inst…

…previously spoken positively about Obi before becoming one of his critics. “When I commended Peter Obi, I commended him because he was at the time speaking to issues that border on vulnerable individuals in the country,” he said, adding that his earlier comments were “not promotion” but an observation. He, however, mai…

…to a non-existent agency allegedly enter the official record? And if they are indeed present in official documentation, what does that imply about the integrity of the process that produced and approved those documents?” he asked. Adeyemi also claimed that the council operated several accounts with the Central Bank of…

…from personnel deployed from the OAGF, no staff members were employed by the council under its Director-General. He added that the deployed officers would now serve as prosecution witnesses. The Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council was allocated ₦1.303 billion in th…

…which happened on June 29, 2026, involved the 23-year-old medic, who was fatally wounded alongside her friend, Fatima Huseynova, while heading to a graduation photoshoot the day before they were set to receive their diplomas. She added that Adaobi was wounded on June 29 when Russian forces dropped aerial bombs on the K…

…"The suspects, identified as Dick Udofia, Emem Charles and Ubong Matthew, were apprehended. During the raid, officers recovered substances suspected to be methamphetamine (Ice), cannabis, commonly referred to as Indian hemp, and other items linked to drug use. "Preliminary investigations revealed that all three suspect…

…Yet, moving money across Africa still often means routing payments through correspondent banks, delays, foreign exchange (FX) costs, 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 thos…

…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 underway to apprehend four other suspects believed to have taken part in…

…almost everyone assumed he would automatically miss the Round of 16 against Belgium. Under normal circumstances, they were absolutely right. So what changed? While President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked football's world governing body FIFA for suspending the red card issued to USA's Folarin Balogun, paving the way fo…

…a statement released on Monday on X, following his visit to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the prolonged captivity of schoolchildren abducted more than 50 days ago. The former Anambra State governor said the Federal Government's handling of the kidnapping and other security challenges reflected what he described…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has partnered with a non-governmental organisation, U-Blaze Global Limited, to intensify voter registration awareness in Ondo State ahead of the July 26 deadline for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The collaboration comes as the electoral body continues…

…and led to the arrest of the prime suspect. According to the CP, the prime suspect, Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, 22, was arrested on June 24 at a construction site in Ibara, Abeokuta, where he was working as a labourer. Further investigations led to the arrest of two other suspects identified as Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayo…

…least 14 people were killed in Kyiv and the surrounding region, with around 60 more wounded, he said. Russia fired 68 missiles and 351 attack drones, he added. Officials in the Kyiv suburb of Vyshneve said they were evacuating residents due to the possibility of unexploded munitions in the debris. – ‘Massive strike’ –…

…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 safety of its citizens in South Africa following the continued xenophobic protests and attacks on migrants, especially after the deaths…

…with Belgium having picked up a red card in his previous match, but FIFA on Sunday suspended the ban for a year, making the forward eligible to play. Sources told AFP Trump personally called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, asking him to review Balogun’s punishment. Former Liverpool manager Klopp, who is set to become…

By Ayobami Okerinde The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has claimed that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde told him President Bola Tinubu had not contacted him more than 50 days after the abduction of schoolchildren in the state, describing the development…

…being equal." PUNCH Online reports that the Federal Government has, over the years, undertaken several evacuation exercises involving Nigerians stranded abroad due to security concerns, economic hardship, immigration issues and humanitarian emergencies. Air Peace has also played a key role in previous government-assist…

…minimise the impact of the expected flooding, NiMet urged residents and emergency responders to take preventive measures without delay. The agency advised Nigerians to: "Follow weather forecasts and flash flood advisories issued by NiMet; keep drains, gutters, and waterways free of refuse to ensure the free flow of wat…

…State Police Command assured members of the public that a thorough investigation was underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, identify those responsible and bring them to justice. He urged residents of Orugbam, Egbor and neighbouring communities to remain calm, refrain from taking the law into…

…and blaming the system. Ibenu, at a press conference in Lokoja on Monday, commended the efforts of government at various levels and acknowledged the difficulties confronting the country. The cleric said that while citizens had legitimate concerns, national progress would be accelerated if individuals and organisations…

…technology, AI presents a paradox. The same tool that can enhance scholarship can also undermine it when misapplied. The distinction between the use, misuse and abuse of AI is therefore essential if research is to retain its credibility and intellectual integrity. The legitimate use of AI lies in its ability to support…