…described as “truly disgraceful”. He called for increased investment in human capacity development and said problem-solving should become a central part of education. “Children should be taught how things are made and produced, rather than relying solely on conventional narratives in history and other subjects. “We can…

…mechanisms involved in sperm production, function and activation, as well as the development of diagnostic tools for male infertility. Onochie’s scientific journey began in Nigeria, where he trained as a pharmacist and developed an interest in biomedical research.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He…

…lasted for almost two hours. Local newspapers reported that a source who witnessed the development said Rurum and Dan’agundi arrived at about 10:30 p.m. and went straight to the governor’s office, where they met with Yusuf. The source said the exact issues discussed during the meeting could not be independently confirm…

…Nigerians to shun hate speech and what he described as a culture of celebrating negative developments in the country. His comments came amid renewed speculation over Tinubu’s absence from the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, with some critics attributing it to a medical vacation and questioning his fitness to con…

…dose” arrangement. He linked some of the recent price reductions to global geopolitical developments, saying disruptions in international trade had resulted in large quantities of steel-related materials being purchased cheaply from some countries and imported into Nigeria. Soja also raised concerns over the establishm…

…for the police to uncover in the course of their investigation, because this is a sad development in the state," the friend said.Benue NDC condemns Igbu Terhemen's killingThe Benue state chapter of the NDC issued a statement through its publicity secretary, Agile Bem, condemning the attack. The statement confirmed that…

The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Obidient Movement condemned the last-minute police directive cancelling their planned two million-man march in UyoThe march, organised in support of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso, was scheduled to hold on October 1, 2026State Director Benjam…

…the state’s coastline into an energy, maritime and industrial hub. The talks on the development of the OGLNG project in Ogun Waterside come barely a week after the state government signed Memoranda of Understanding with global ports and logistics operator DP World for the development of the Gateway Deep Sea Port and th…

…other security agencies to maintain peace in Oyo. “On infrastructure, we have spread development across the five zones of Oyo State; Oke-Ogun 1 and 2, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Ibarapa, and Ibadan. People attest to the fact that this administration has done a yeoman’s job in expanding infrastructure: education facilities, road ne…

…by her parents to marry 50-year-old actor Doug Hutchison at 16. Stodden welcomed the development and described California’s action as a victory for survivors, while pledging to continue advocating for children to be protected from marriage across the United States. “Governor Newsom’s action today made clear to me and t…

…Minister Gideon Sa'ar on September 30, 2026, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developmentsThe phone call came after a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Ben Gurion Airport experienced a security incident that was brought under controlAbdullah bin Zayed asked after the safety of passengers on the affected flight a…

…corruption would be critical to achieving progress because resources meant for public development were allegedly being diverted into private hands. “We must deal with three things. We must deal with security; we must deal with education; we must deal with the economy. And to do all that, corruption will have to come do…

…image. Some of the youths reportedly felt deceived, expressing displeasure over the development, with footage showing some of them tearing the T-shirts. Others threatened to boycott the Independence Day Run in protest against the organisers’ action. https://twitter.com/ItsTheIroko/status/2105593854359421203/video/1?s=4…

…authority to provide telecommunications services across the country.STN announced the development on Wednesday, September 30 describing the licence as a key milestone in its long effort to grow its telecoms operations.STN has secured a federal licence to operate as a telecommunications company in Nigeria. Photo: AFPIma…

A NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHT ON PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR As Nigeria marks 66 years of nationhood, attention turns to the housing, infrastructure, urban renewal and homeownership initiatives advanced across the country under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Since the beginning of the…

…the cost of doing business. The President also identified job creation, enterprise development and industrial growth as priorities, saying the government would deploy Nigeria’s gas resources to power industries, support the revival of factories, expand digital connectivity and invest in skills required by employers. “I…

…and ecosystem to build boldly, securely and at scale! 7. What is your approach to talent development and building a strong team at InterswitchTalent development sits formally within the remit of my colleagues in Human Resources and Talent, nonetheless from where I sit, a few principles are non‑negotiable: First, we hir…

…gross foreign reserves stood at $51.9 billion at the end of July. He also pointed to developments in the energy sector, digital economy, investment and social protection as indications of a movement from economic stabilisation towards structural transformation. Yilwatda said the focus should now be on translating econo…

…about what? Have you ever seen people demonstrating against themselves in terms of development?” he asked.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Africa’s richest man dismissed the protests as “games played by local marketers and international players”, insisting the refinery would go ahead and would be re…

Disengaged members of staff of the Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency have approached the Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt for leave to appeal a decision of the National Industrial Court and to compel the Rivers State Government to pay their outstanding salaries. The workers, numbering about 100, said the…

…Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to take greater responsibility for the country’s development by supporting efforts to build a peaceful, productive and prosperous nation. The Deputy Director, Communication and Media, Paul Odenyi, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday evening, conveying a message by the Directo…

…international capital into infrastructure, productive capacity, and private-sector development. “The journey toward full investment-grade status requires deliberate adherence to qualitative and quantitative economic disciplines capable of strengthening investor confidence and enhancing sovereign credibility in the inte…

…Bakare said. The initiative reflects Wema Bank’s broader corporate approach toward SME development, which moves beyond standard banking services to actively construct sustainable capacity within Nigeria’s commercial ecosystem. By expanding the reach of the Wema Export Trade Academy, the financial institution continues…

…Giving details of the gratuity payments, the Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Muhammad Gambo Magaji, said the council approved N2.18 billion to settle outstanding gratuities owed state retirees for 2024 and N4.06 billion for 2025. He said the latest intervention brought the administration’s total paym…

…Mayere said. According to him, primary healthcare is the foundation for human capital development and sustainable economic growth because PHCs are the first point of contact for antenatal care, immunisation, treatment of common illnesses and early detection of diseases. He said the rehabilitation of the 17 Centres of E…