…under review, but that these frameworks were not consistently implemented, enforced or monitored in practice,” the report noted. That implementation gap has become a bottleneck for South Africa’s digital state. The PSC found that of the 1,443 procurement processes reviewed, one in four never resulted in an award. A tot…

…into an immersive club-ready experience. Renowned for his emotive approach to electronic music, Dwson once again delivers a record that is both deeply atmospheric and irresistibly danceable. Built around warm piano chords, rolling basslines, textured synths, and crisp percussion, We Are Home (Club Mix) unfolds with pat…

…largest banks race to build merchant infrastructure once dominated by fintechs such as Moniepoint, OPay, and PalmPay. After watching these fintechs turn their PoS networks into engines for payments and customer acquisition, lenders are now investing heavily in merchant businesses through their fintech subsidiaries to c…

…regulators to maintain the existing regulatory framework while the government harmonises policies on internet platforms, artificial intelligence, online safety, data governance, and other cross-cutting digital economy issues. In December 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) released a draft Internet Code…

…to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), the value of electronic transactions surged 80% to a record ₦1.07 quadrillion (approx. $702 billion) in 2024, up from ₦600 trillion ($393.6 billion) the previous year, with total volumes climbing to 11.2 billion transactions. Managing a financial engine of…

…communities to embrace peace. According to him, both communities have lived together harmoniously for generations and should not allow the actions of a few individuals to undermine their long-standing relationship. Garba-Gunna commended the state government and security agencies for their swift response to the crisis.…

…under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) or other safeguards, according to testimonies collected by AFP over the past year. They were only informed of their expulsion on board the plane, without knowing their destination. Handcuffed and unable to call their lawyers, some were beaten for resisting. Unlike people with…

…Prince Matthew on June 25, 2026, which was subsequently circulated across print, electronic and social media platforms. The solicitors alleged that the publication contained “numerous statements which are not only false, malicious, reckless and entirely without factual foundation,” adding that they were calculated to p…

…media style of US President Donald Trump. “Your STANDARD media’s 5 days a week EXTORTIONIST propaganda HEADLINES on me and my administration’s transformative track record will get you NOTHING and NOWHERE,” Ruto posted. He addressed the post to “GMoi”, a reference to Gideon Moi, son of former president Daniel arap Moi,…

…anyone unwilling to lead them or exploit their loyalty for political gain. Without mentioning any political figure directly in the remarks, he urged Nigerians to recognize their individual responsibility in nation-building instead of waiting for politicians or influencers to dictate their actions. “I am simply saying t…

…risks for workers. The workshop also captured the lived experience of outdoor workers. Oni Samuel Adewale, an artisan and bricklayer, spoke about the realities of working under the sun and the need for more awareness among artisans and construction workers. Participants discussed key barriers such as misinformation, lo…

…The gridlock, yesterday, left thousands of commuters stranded for hours, with many abandoning their journeys and returning home. An auto dealer, Ekene Iruanya, described the container terminals as the primary cause of the perennial congestion, saying the traffic situation deteriorated after the facilities commenced ope…

…The PUNCH for his special report on Nigeria's U-19 women's cricket team. His report chronicled the Junior Female Yellow Greens' journey to the 2025 ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup, highlighting the growing popularity and future potential of cricket in Nigeria. Kenya's Angeline Ochieng earned an honourable mention for he…

…housing that will be affordable to the low and medium earners. The delegates also admonished state housing agencies to embrace innovative ideas and creative partnership options to turn their challenges to opportunities in solving affordable housing in Nigeria. Participants at the meeting called on all state governments…

…involved. The agent fixed a failed login in 31 seconds, narrating its own reasoning in natural-language code comments the whole way. One detail that initially seemed to muddy the picture has since been clarified. Clark had told CyberScoop that Sysdig found "multiple models were used in the attack," citing harvested key…

…is already at work-supporting flight planning, coordinating aircraft movement, monitoring airspace, maintaining communications between pilots and controllers, and ensuring that aircraft remain safely separated throughout their journey. This work is largely unseen by the travelling public, yet it represents one of the m…

…inconsistent deployment standards continued to undermine efficiency, though regulatory monitoring efforts were ongoing. ATCON President Tony Emoekpere said Nigeria's fibre challenge extended beyond deployment volumes to the long‑term survivability of infrastructure. "Every fibre project has two lives - public and priva…

…industrial projects - a beer factory and a fruit juice processing plant - await commissioning. He also said First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu commissioned 10 urban renewal roads executed by his administration during her visit. Alia said the meeting gave him the opportunity to update the President on governance, develop…

…houses in a commando-style in search of their targets. A woman simply identified as Monica who claimed her husband was among those attacked, alleged that the assailants came from a neighbouring community in another local government area bordering Rumuodogo 2 in Emohua LGA. She said the attackers invaded their home at a…

…drawn mixed reactions from public figures, with human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, cautioning that state police may not resolve Nigeria's insecurity unless underlying issues such as unemployment are addressed, and Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, urging the Federal Government to delay implementatio…

…instituted by the NGE in 2023 to honour the legacy of Alhaji Lateef Jakande, the late iconic journalist, who was a one-time President of the Guild, former Lagos State Governor, and former Minister of Works. According to a press statement by Eze Anaba (President) and Onuoha Ukeh (General Secretary), the lecture will beg…

…and a fruit juice factory among the commissioned projects were still awaiting commissioning. The First Lady had also commissioned 10 urban renewal road projects during the period, he added. The governor explained, "We came to thank him for showing up at Benue at 50, and then also to have him updated on the situation re…

…North), Hon. Ibrahim Iyiola (Ibadan North East/Ibadan South East), Hon. Sarafa Olaoniye (Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North), Hon. Saheed Adejare Yusuf (Kajola/Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa) and Hon. Yusuf Asimiyu Osuolale (Ibarapa East/Ido). He therefore used the opportunity to remind aspirants and stakeholders that the window…

…Sunday and addressed to Parliament’s communications committee chairperson Khusela Sangoni, Malatsi rejects suggestions that he was influenced into pursuing policy changes that could benefit Starlink, insisting the reforms predated any engagement with the satellite operator. “It is impossible to be unduly influenced to…

…statutory objectives, requiring it to promote the liquidity, solvency, proper functioning, and integrity of a market-based financial system as well as the soundness, safety, and effective regulation of the banking sector. Another provision expands the range of reserve assets the central bank may buy, sell, import, expo…