Liquidity in Nigeria’s banking system climbed sharply to N8.84tn ahead of the settlement of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest Open Market Operation bills, raising expectations of a substantial cash withdrawal from the financial system. The latest liquidity position represents a 37.01 per cent increase from N6.45tn, …
An Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Braide, on Tuesday, narrated before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja how her lawyer friend, Chinwe Onuoha, allegedly forged documents to convert her residential property in Ikorodu into an industrial factory and fraudulently secure a loan from the Bank of Industry. Braide, …
Nigerian billionaire and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has blamed local marketers and international oil companies for fuelling protests over land earmarked for his proposed $16bn oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya. Dangote and the President of Kenya, William Ruto, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the…
The Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced a former teacher, Nwatu Isaac, to life imprisonment for defiling an eight-year-old pupil in the toilet of El-Bossaa Nursery and Primary School, Epe. Justice Rahman Oshodi, in a judgment delivered on Tuesday, found Isaac guilty of defiling the girl on March 10, 2…
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…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved a petition by the family of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, seeking a fresh and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The family disclosed this through its lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe, in…
A female police inspector, Mercy Bassey, has died after she was reportedly knocked down by a hit-and-run driver while on route-lining duty ahead of the arrival of President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday. PUNCH Metro learnt on Wednesday from a security source who pleaded anonymity that Bassey was hit by a black Highla…
Wema Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to empowering Nigerian businesses for global competitiveness following the successful completion of the second edition of its Export Trade Academy in Lagos. The two-day intensive program equipped over 500 business owners, exporters, commodity aggregators, trade associations, …
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 per cent, in a move he said is aimed at “accountability.” Hegseth suggested the cuts targeted officers who failed to support his efforts to keep the military focused on warfighting rather …
Osun State University has made its debut in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, emerging as Nigeria’s highest-ranked state-owned university and securing a joint eighth position nationally. According to a statement by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, released on Wednesda…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development has raised the alarm over rising cases of data breaches and abuse of Nigerians’ personal information, calling for greater protection of citizens’ digital rights and online privacy. The centre made the call during a press briefing on data breaches and violations of d…
The UK government has outlined eligibility rules for foreign nationals who wish to remain in the country after their partner passes awayApplicants must have held a family visa tied to their partner and must be physically present in the UK at the time of applicationThe application fee for indefinite leave to remain stan…
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has published a list of 17 countries that have signed bilateral agreements for its technical intern training programmeThe agreements, described as memoranda of cooperation, are designed to ensure the proper and smooth running of the programme between Japan and sending coun…
Nkechi Blessing broke down in tears as she announced the death of her colleague CJay, whose real name is Chijioke NwokaforThe actress shared the heartbreaking news on her Instagram page on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from a hospital in BadoreA visibly devastated Nkechi Blessing also revealed she would be postponing …
Prime Minister Mayor Andy Burnham has defended Manchester City’s owners, saying he would be “really concerned” if they decided to sell the club following the Premier League’s financial-rule case against City. Burnham praised the City Football Group and its wider ownership for investing heavily in Manchester since Sheik…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Delta State, Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, has called for the state’s “independence” from poverty, unemployment, insecurity and “failed leadership.” He urged Deltans to “reset” the state ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Iyovwaye made the call in his Independenc…
One of the pilots of the Israel-bound flydubai flight that was diverted on Wednesday attacked his co-pilot and tried to crash the plane to kill everyone, a passenger said. Passenger Miryam Shira Ohayon said the plane was “pretty much out of control” when the stabbing took place over Jordan on the flight’s path from Dub…
A Nigerian solar technician opened a customer's lithium battery pack brought in for an upgrade and made a deeply alarming discovery about its constructionThe battery had been assembled without a Battery Management System, with wires already melting inside and a dead cell left in the packThe technician shared the inspec…
Nigeria's external debt climbed from $43.16bn in June 2023 to $54.52bn by June 2026, a rise of about 26%The World Bank Group held the largest share of Nigeria's multilateral debt at $20.73bn as of June 2026The Debt Management Office confirmed total public debt reached N166.79 trillion at the end of June 2026PAY ATTENTI…
Stakeholders in the health and development sector have charged journalists in Kwara State to expose rights abuses, gender-based violence, discrimination and stigma against vulnerable people, while ensuring that reports protect the dignity and privacy of victims. The stakeholders made the call during a sensitisation mee…
Veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, RMD, has urged Nigerians to see themselves as ambassadors of the country and recognise that their conduct shapes Nigeria’s reputationSpeaking at the 2026 Pivot Nigeria conference in Lagos, he said reputation is built through consistent actions and challenged Nigerians to uphold their …
Asiko Energy Holdings Limited completed a 5,000-metric-tonne LPG terminal in Ijora, Lagos, nearly 20 years after the project was conceived.The terminal connects to three major jetties and allows Asiko Energy to blend cheaper LPG supplies to meet domestic standards.Nigeria's LPG supply gap remains wide, with NLNG's 500,…
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has charged secondary school students in Ogun State to inculcate good character and combine it with academic brilliance in order to succeed not only in their academic pursuits, but in life. The former president, who gave this charge in his remarks at the Obasanjo Back-to-Sc…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi has called on the government to urgently improve living conditions for internally displaced persons at the Ramin Kura IDP Camp in Sokoto State. Obi made the call after visiting the camp in Sokoto North Local Government Area on Monday, September 29…
Former Monaco striker Victor Ikpeba pointed fingers at Nigeria's defence after the Super Eagles fell 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 AFCON qualifiersIkpeba cleared goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali of blame, arguing the defenders failed to track attackers throughout the matchNigeria sit second in Group L with three points an…