…Ibrahim Bakori, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Monday, describing the development as a security threat. "Kano State Police Command has observed an alarming increase in the number of vehicles plying our roads with covered number plates, defaced registration numbers, or no registration at all. "This is not…
…Governor Gabriel Suswam. He said Suswam's alignment with the APC was among the political developments strengthening the ruling party's prospects in the state. "I am very confident that as I won the election, even the first time, we are going to double the numbers for him. "APC will continue to remain just one hold, one…
…to individuals and businesses across the state's 13 local government areas to accelerate development. The commissioner said the initiative was also aimed at addressing cases of land grabbing reported in parts of the state. He encouraged landowners to apply for their Certificates of Occupancy, assuring them that the pro…
…Bola Ahmed Tinubu to move Kwara and Nigeria forward. "Where there is peace, there is development, let us come to the round table and by God's grace, we will carry each and everyone of them along. APC is big and there are a lot of positive things happening in the party. The reconciliation committee has been set up and I…
…the Democratic Alliance (DA) party's 2024 election manifesto and the GNU’s Medium Term Development Plan. The letter marks a turning point in a dispute that has rapidly evolved from questions about Starlink’s market access into one of the GNU’s most politically charged technology controversies. Rather than merely respon…
…directors as stipulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The bank disclosed the development in a statement on Monday, stating that its Board of Directors accepted Elumelu’s retirement at a meeting held on July 6. UBA also announced the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom, a non-executive director on the board, as t…
…institution that can compete globally, while being deeply committed to our continent's development." In the post titled, "Celebrating an African Institution: My Farewell from UBA," he said, "I have never been able to look at Africa and see only borders. Where many see fifty-four separate markets, I saw one continent, o…
…organisations of persons with disabilities from the earliest stages of project development," Tijani said. Representatives of the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Nigeria, National Association of the Blind, Spinal Cord Injuries Association and the Albinism Association of Nigeria recounted the difficulties t…
…the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) deepened. The development came as the office signage directing visitors to the council’s purported office remained mounted at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja despite the presidency’s insistence that the agency was never established by the federa…
…federal budget, implementation of the budget only commenced in July. “With the current development, it is clear that no money can be paid into the said account,” he added. He further stated that the proposed CBN account lacked the required authorisation from the Accountant-General of the Federation. Mokwa also disclose…
…and demonstrated high academic results. "She consistently pursued professional development, participating in international internships, including at the University of Cambridge in 2024 and at Beruni University (Turkey) in 2025, where she enhanced her professional skills and engaged in scientific work. Nnani Adaobi Mari…
…stating that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects. In a related development, officers of the command also arrested one 32-year-old Joshua Akpan, a private security guard, over his alleged involvement in vandalising and stealing armoured electrical cables and other electrical installations from church…
…a statement he issued on Monday. Otaloro, a former chairman of the Irekari Local Council Development Area, argued that restoring banking operations to the historic town would not only revive economic activities but also honour one of Nigeria's foremost banking icons. According to him, the Ido-Ani branch of the bank was…
…In Uganda specifically, success is measured by investment volume and infrastructure development. None of this works unless the country itself benefits. If Uganda succeeds in attracting an additional $7 billion in investment through these projects, that would represent a massive economic impact. This Uganda initiative i…
…will be arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Abeokuta on Monday. Confirming the development to PUNCH Online on Monday, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Babaseyi Oluseyi, said, "The Ogun State Police Command wishes to inform members of the media that the three suspects arrested in connection with th…
…him more than 50 days after the abduction of schoolchildren in the state, describing the development as evidence of a worsening leadership crisis. In a post on X on Monday titled “Worsening Leadership Crisis in the Country Now Evident”, Obi criticised the president’s handling of insecurity, accusing the administration…
…police by providing credible information that could assist the investigation. "Further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses. The communities should remain calm, refrain from taking the law into their own hands and cooperate with the police by providing credible information that may assist t…
…Churches has urged Nigerians to inspire hope and contribute positively to national development, rather than dwelling on the nation's challenges 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 th…
…Monday announced as the country's 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…
…infrastructure, better logistics and stronger government support for local raw material development, the country's manufacturing sector may struggle to fully harness opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking in a television interview, Director General of the Manufacturers Associatio…
…inclusion is premium." The EngineerHer programme continues to demonstrate 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 incl…
…the $1.5bn Nigeria Reforms for Economic Stabilisation to Enable Transformation Development Policy Financing and the $750m Nigeria Accelerating Resource Mobilisation Reforms Programme-for-Results. According to the World Bank, the financing was designed to support Nigeria's economic reform programme, strengthen macroecon…
…jet fuel traders reportedly told Platts that market conditions would depend largely on developments in the Strait of Hormuz and the pace at which Middle Eastern refineries recover from disruptions caused by the recent conflict. They also noted that stronger summer travel demand and refiners' growing preference to maxim…
…curriculum. They claimed the reforms were to reduce subject "overload," promote skill development, and align Nigerian education with "global best practices." The ministers announced that the fundamental changes, which, like a military decree, took immediate effect, are a testament to the Tinubu administration's commitm…
…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 our bright and grea…