…to improve spending efficiency and invest more in human capital to raise living standards and reduce poverty The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo ‌Oyedele, who was at the event said the projections represented a testimony that the reforms introduced by the present administration w…

…and internationally connected financial markets,” positioning recent reforms as the foundation for a new phase of market development. He said foreign-exchange reforms were aimed at “removing distortions, restoring transparency and strengthening confidence in the rules governing market participation.” “The real test of…

…Europe, adding that the institute adopted the Asian model while maintaining European standards. The director noted that students are trained in several technical areas to enable them to perform different tasks and adapt to changing demands in the workplace. He said the training also includes in-company experience, wher…

…why government has prioritised the strengthening of primary healthcare systems as the foundation for delivering essential eye care interventions.” He added that the integration of primary eye care into the PHC system had expanded the capacity of frontline health facilities to prevent, detect and manage common eye condi…

Gates Foundation Nigeria Country Director, Uche Amaonwu, speaks with ANGELA ONWUZOO about how the partnership between the foundation and MTN Group Foundation will use AI and digital tools to benefit 500,000 women, 5,000 health workers and 500 primary healthcare facilities in Nigeria Nigeria has rolled out several inter…

…infrastructure as critical national information infrastructure, warning that vandalism and damage caused by road construction and other civil works could undermine investments in digital connectivity. He advocated better coordination between road construction and telecommunications projects, proposing that road contrac…

…the arrests were made during intelligence-led operations conducted in line with the mandate of the NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.). He said, “Out of the 42 suspects arrested, 22 are females, while 20 are males.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “One su…

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has warned Senior Secondary School students against allowing temporary fun, bad friendships and social media distractions to derail their future, urging them to think carefully before making life-changing decisions. Jegede gave the warning on Wednesday at a Campus Flaws Awareness program…

…See their pre-wedding video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)

…Association of Nigeria (OAAN) and other sectoral bodies on the audit panel, drawing commendation from stakeholders across the OOH industry.

The Federal Government has strongly defended its decision to eliminate fuel subsidies, warning that reinstating the policy would trigger severe economic instability, driving petrol prices above ₦2,000 per litre and pushing the exchange rate toward ₦3,000 per US dollar. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday,…

…two lovers were joined by their fathers over the phone inside the Isfahan prison, the Sunday Times reported. Amirsalar Davoudi, a rights lawyer in Tehran, helped officiate the wedding on Monday, October 5, as he read the couple's vows for their fathers to bless, with Keshani's family only able to offer a copy of the Qu…

The younger sister of a humanitarian worker, Lydia Chinenye, has narrated how her sister was k!lled by bandits in Sokoto State. LIB reported that bandits attacked a vehicle conveying humanitarian workers along the Kajoni-Shagari road, k!lling Nwankwo. According to Daily Trust, the incident occurred at about 7pm on Tues…

…on September 12, 2026, from some persons identified as Ani Nnabuike, Aninwene Monday, and others against Chidi. The command explained that after the case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, investigations revealed that Chidi had circulated videos falsely accusing the complainants, along with…

The man accused of throwing his girlfriend and their baby girl from a 15-story balcony gave a sinister smile as he was led out of a New York police station in shackles today, October 8. Angel Carrasco, 31, is charged in the de@th of 23-year-old Nathaly Rarmirez, who was thrown from a balcony at 2550 Olinville Ave. in t…

…at the bakery.He learned to make coffee the way I liked it.He called my mother every Sunday and listened to stories she had already told him twice.Everyone loved Leo, especially my mother.I believed that too.A year after he walked into the bakery, he proposed at our favorite ice cream spot.He got down on one knee and h…

…is the real story behind the headlines.Terrence Howard and Lori Howard during 2005 Sundance Film Festival - "Hustle and Flow" Premiere. Photo: Fred Hayes (modified by author)>TABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysProfile summaryWho is Lori McCommas?Early life, ethnicity, and educationLori McCommas' faith: Jewish roots and Jeho…

…Quality Assurance and Examinations Board (BEQAEB) has sealed two schools in Makurdi, Orenda and Opal schools, over alleged victimisation of learners and the alleged forcing of parents to buy exercise and test books directly from the schools. The Executive Secretary of BEQAEB, Dr Terna Francis, led officials of the boar…

…Yusuf’s leadership. “He specifically noted his satisfaction with the Chairman’s agenda, praising its core focus on prioritising pilgrim welfare. Alhaji Ahmed emphasised that sustained attention to the needs of pilgrims is essential to enhancing their overall Hajj experience. “In response, Ambassador Yusuf described Alh…

…infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure, warning that vandalism and damage caused by road construction and other civil works could undermine investments in digital connectivity. He advocated better coordination between road construction and telecommunications projects, proposing that road contrac…

…negotiated bribe designed to be reviewed monthly to suit the government’s political calendar. “It is an insult to millions of Nigerian families who can no longer afford basic necessities, small businesses struggling to survive and transporters who have been crippled by the astronomical cost of fuel.” The ADC-PCC also p…

…and took it to school. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)

A Nigerian man, Zakiru Yanda Jipan, has hailed his first wife ahead of his second marriage. Zakiru is set to marry a second wife, Zakira Sahadatu Abubakar, in January 2027 in Bida, Niger State. He took to Facebook to share their pre-wedding photos, including some pictures, with his first wife, Zakira Hawwa Jipan. He de…

A Nigerian woman, Omobolanle Esther, has announced her divorce after allegedly being in an abusive marriage for eight years, stating she "chose to leave to live." Sharing the news in a Facebook post on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, she celebrated her freedom, describing the profound relief she felt after receiving her di…

…and IRS Criminal Investigation conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Belinda Beek prosecuted the case.