…global health and reform of the international financial system. The significance for Nigeria and the rest of Africa lies not merely in what Mahama said, but in the architecture of his argument: Africa should no longer be treated as a passive recipient of decisions made elsewhere. On Gaza, Mahama rejected what he descri…
…the promises must find their way into decisions, budgets, and difficult conversations. Nigeria spoke at the 2026 General Assembly. What will it do with the words it carried to New York? On 22 September, António Guterres warned that the world’s cracks had become canyons. War, inequality, and mistrust were straining inst…
…at least N3.62bn in financial irregularities at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria, Abuja, including N2.77bn in unremitted tender fees, questionable contract payments and purchases of store items without evidence of delivery. The findings, contained in the Auditor-General’s 2024 Annual Report on Non-compl…
…Ministry of Education released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for Nigerian schools covering the 2026–2028 periodThe approved list covers Primary 1, Primary 4, JSS 1 and SS 1, with each textbook assigned a unique QR tracking code for monitoringA second phase of the ranking exercise will cover Primary 2,…
…of its 2025 Law graduating class were left out of the mobilisation process for the Nigerian Law School. The university, in a statement released on Monday, maintained that all Law graduates who had completed their programmes and met the requirements for mobilisation had been processed. The clarification followed complai…
…for boosting the nation’s revenue profile and turning around the financial fortunes of Nigeria in the maritime sector, describing the astronomical transformation as unprecedented in the history of the country.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He said, “With a heart full of joy, praises and gratitude,…
…of ideas,” he said. Davis said JHR had only recently begun establishing its presence in Nigeria, noting that its first activity in the country took place in November 2025. “JHR was really just planting its flag in Nigeria. The first activity was last November,” he said. On the issue of journalists’ safety raised by Coo…
A University of Ibadan economics professor challenged the widespread claim that Nigerian graduates are unemployable, pointing blame at employers insteadProf. Abiodun Bankole noted that Nigerian-trained graduates consistently perform well abroad, which he said exposes where the real problem liesSpeaking at a Forerunners…
…gone viral amid his public feud with controversial activist Verydarkman (VDM), with many Nigerians suggesting the cleric appeared to have anticipated the backlash that was coming.The footage, which surfaced on Monday, 28 September 2026, was originally recorded at a programme in Ibadan. What made it particularly strikin…
By Steve Oko Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has challenged Ndigbo to stop producing “excellent reports” that end up gathering dust and begin converting their collective ideas into measurable economic, cultural and political power. Moghalu, who chaired the committee t…
…skills acquisition and empowerment programmes are designed to lift five million young Nigerians out of poverty and promote sustainable livelihoods. The initiative, implemented under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), aims to equip young Nigerians with practical, market-relevant skills that wil…
…Ngwuoke Daniels Technologies, Credio Banco Ltd, Digital Company Ltd, Co Request Capital Nigeria Ltd, Mega Drop Quality Stores Ltd, Norland Global Ltd, Oxford International, Creative Agriculture Cooperative, Qnet Nigeria Ltd, Qnet Professional Skill Academy Ltd and Mastermind Energy & Agro Nigeria Ltd. Others are Atus W…
…to protect students, teachers and school facilities. The principals, under the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, Ondo State branch, identified inadequate security personnel as one of the major challenges confronting public schools in the state. The President of ANCOPSS in the state, Aminu Ol…
Nigeria Customs seeks permanent forfeiture of three aircraft linked to Sayyu Dantata over alleged ₦2.31 billion unpaid import dutyDisputed duty implies aircraft worth about ₦46.3 billion, based on Customs’ five per cent rate, not an independent valuationFederal High Court hearing is scheduled to continue on October 22,…
…its 2026 Promotion and Notch Award Exercise, up from 376 in 2025The exercise came as Nigerian banks face rising competition for skilled professionals from fintech companiesAn analysis of four major banks showed their combined wages rose by 27.49% to N1.05 trillion in 2025PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred sour…
…accusing the activist of crossing a lineThe clergyman defended Arome's background in Nigeria's petrochemical industry and his comments about Nigeria's role in end-time Christian revivalBishop Zion listed several Nigerian ministers with global impact while arguing that churches contribute more to Nigeria than the federa…
Tanzania's Immigration Services Department announced that Nigeria has been removed from the Referred Visa Category effective September 25, 2026Nigerians previously waited up to two months for visa approval before booking flights to Tanzania under the old categoryNigerian travellers will now apply through Tanzania's sta…
…in Oyo stateA presidential aide revealed the national goal is to lift five million Nigerians out of poverty within four years through skills and entrepreneurshipThe 10-day programme includes artificial intelligence training, makeup artistry, and other vocational skills for beneficiaries across the statePAY ATTENTION: M…
…into the circumstances surrounding Adeda’s death. The Delta State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, also clarified that workers did not embark on a formal strike over the incident but temporarily withdrew their services while demanding an investigation and assurances about the safety of workers. Family rejec…
…could signal a possible downward adjustment by other filling stations, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, which rely on petrol from Dangote Refinery. BREAKING: Dangote Refinery: MRS filling stations reduce fuel price
Rivers United played out a 0-0 draw with Ranchers Bees in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday Six encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Monday. Both sides had opportunities to break the deadlock, but poor finishing denied them the chance to claim all three points. The result extended Rivers U…
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, on Monday said Nigeria has one of the smallest national budgets among the world’s 10 most populous countries, despite its huge population and development needs. Bagudu, who called for a broader national conversation on revenue mobilisation, said the…
…to guide reforms, expand health insurance coverage and improve financial protection for Nigerians. The Director-General of the NHIA, Dr Kelechi Ohiri, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the inaugural Nigeria Health Financing Research and Learning Forum, themed, “Evidence and Learning for Nigeria’s Health Financing Fut…
…or the estimated value of the items stolen. Following the incident, operatives of the Nigeria Police recovered the victim's remains and deposited the body at a mortuary. The police subsequently commenced investigation into the incident, with efforts directed at identifying the perpetrators, establishing their movements…
…send a quick audio recording to their group chat just before her phone was confiscated. "Nigeria Police Force good evening. I just got a very annoying report from my sibling. Imagine a child I was at his dedication on Sunday today police on a stop and search arrested my sister that she stole the baby on a random stop a…