…youngest chartered accountant by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, in a statement. "This remarkable milestone is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline, resilience and an unwavering commitment to excellence," the minister had said in the statement. Sharing her testimony before the congrega…

…embracing local sourcing and value addition as a survival strategy to reduce dependence on imported inputs amid rising production costs that continue to undermine their competitiveness within the domestic and regional markets. Industry operators, however, warn that without lower financing costs, improved infrastructure…

…Richard Oke and Ibikunle Opeyemi. The ceremony, held at the cathedral premises, was attended by Anglican priests, former deans of the cathedral, principal officers of the Diocese of Lagos West and other members of the laity. Expressing concern over the prolonged captivity of the victims, the bishop said the government…

…long-range missile splashed into a patch of ocean long designated a nuclear-free zone under an international treaty. New Zealand's Defence Force has privately warned that Beijing's naval forays and ballistic missile tests would become a "persistent" feature of the Pacific, according to an internal document obtained by…

…country can win it. Age gives you maturity and experience," he said. Ronaldo, who is under contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr until 2027, also expressed gratitude for the criticism he has received throughout his career, saying it has helped shape him as a person. "I'm thankful even for the attacks I receive,…

…how structured development initiatives can create real opportunities, while addressing gender imbalance in technical fields. With the second cohort already underway, the programme is set to expand its impact, contributing to a stronger, more inclusive workforce in Nigeria.

…to make it 2-1 at half-time and were given a huge boost on 54 minutes when England defender Jarell Quansah was given a straight red card after a VAR review. England though shrugged off that setback to make it 3-1 with a Harry Kane penalty. Mexico refused to roll over and another controversial VAR review saw them awarde…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has recovered N5.79bn in proceeds of crime between January and June 2026 as part of its anti-corruption drive aimed at strengthening accountability and national security. This is as the commission said, corruption continues to undermine Nigeria's s…

…- and its self-styled Director-General, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, now risks undermining that credibility. The matter is further complicated by the reported involvement of President Bola Tinubu's Chief of […]

…had become a daily nightmare for motorists and residents. During the visit, our correspondent observed several potholes shortly after entering the road from the Sango Ota Bus Stop, with many motorists slowing down to navigate the failed sections. The Ojuore end of the road to Fowobi Junction was also found to have coll…

…in just about three years, putting it on course to surpass the total amount approved under former President Muhammadu Buhari's eight-year administration, an analysis of data obtained by The PUNCH from the World Bank has shown. The analysis showed that the World Bank approved loans worth $11.40bn for Nigeria between Jun…

…March after domestic production exceeded local consumption levels. The latest figures underscore Nigeria's gradual transition from a major importer of refined petroleum products to an export hub within Africa. It was observed that jet fuel exports may rise further with the instability caused by the Middle East crisis,…

…told her that I had been kidnapped and that the kidnappers were demanding N25m. Then I ended the call." The suspect added that he later called his mother again, claiming that his abductors were beating him and he had transferred N700,000 to them. He said that after learning from his mother that the police and local vig…

…learning. UNESCO explains that "Learning to Know" is about knowledge acquisition and understanding the world, which enables the student to develop cognitive skills and effectively comprehend complex issues. "Learning to Do" is the application of knowledge to real-life situations, which requires occupational skill acqui…

…in the Middle Belt, among others. The human cost is perhaps unquantifiable. It has indeed eclipsed our human development index in an age when the real engine of growth and prosperity lies heavily in the quality of human minds a country can produce to drive innovation and development. Sadly enough, we are losing some of…

…The initiative emerged from consultations among the leadership of these institutions under the coordination of the National Security Adviser (NSA). The Joint Security Press Briefing marked an important milestone in Nigeria's efforts to address its evolving security challenges. More than a presentation of operational st…

…measures if attacks on its citizens in South Africa persist. This is as the country condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa and demanded immediate investigations, warning that the continued targeting of foreigners, particularly Nigerians, raises serious concerns about their safety and the resurg…

…abuse the proposed policing system for political purposes. The upper chamber also defended the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, revealing that 84 of the 109 senators voted in support of the legislation during its clause-by-clause consideration, descr…

…three-game window with a perfect record, having earlier defeated Tunisia and Guinea, underscoring the team's resurgence under head coach David Fizdale. Point guard Uche Iroegbu orchestrated the Nigerian offence with an outstanding all-round performance, finishing with 17 points and seven assists. Caleb Agada, Ikechukwu…

…from its recently concluded primaries. The procession, organised by Kwara Progressives under the banner, "Kwara Ndupe (Kwara is Grateful)," drew party leaders, candidates and supporters through major streets of Ilorin, the state capital. Organisers described the rally as both a celebration of the successful primaries a…

The kidnap victims were rescued on Friday after 67 days in captivity.

…the country for more than five decades. It called on the President to constitute an expanded committee comprising former NYSC directors-general, security experts, university administrators, employers, labour unions, youth organisations and civil society groups to review the proposals before they are forwarded to the Na…

…first Wimbledon quarter-final appearance and continues her impressive resurgence under coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, the former mentor of Iga Swiatek. The four-time Grand Slam champion has now won all four of her matches at this year's tournament without dropping a set. Seeded 14th, Osaka has shown increasing confidence on…

…line-up. Norway were boosted by the return of Julian Ryerson, the Borussia Dortmund defender, fit again after missing the past two games with a thigh injury. Patrick Berg thought he had given Norway the lead inside three minutes, but his effort was ruled out for offside in the build-up. After a rocky start, Brazil won…

…The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to order an independent forensic investigation into allegations surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), insisting the Presidency “cannot escape accountability” over claims involving the Chief of Staff to the Presiden…