…to advocate for the release of budgetary allocations for infrastructure projects in Nigeria's border communities. During that meeting, he also told the minister that the agency had secured a proposed $2 billion Chinese investment for a livestock processing hub in Maigatari, Jigawa state, and was collaborating with secu…
…of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Catherine Russell, has declared that Nigeria’s successful eradication of the wild polio virus demonstrates that even the most difficult public health challenges can be overcome through strong political leadership, community participation and sustained partnerships. Russel…
GistReel Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has said she has never been in a relationship where a man asked her for financial support. Speaking on the topic of relationships, Toke said she is often surprised when she hears women complain about men asking them for money. According to her, her personal experience ha…
…Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, shops for personal items at a supermarket in Nigeria...Photo Credit: X / Esther Umoh She added that the visit reflected what she described as Obi's connection with ordinary Nigerians. "By experiencing the same markets, prices, and economic conditions as everyone else, he gain…
The United Kingdom granted 49,498 work visas to Nigerians between 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the latest official Home Office occupation visa data obtained by Sunday PUNCH shows. The dominant grants went to the Nigerian health and care workers, and it is the second-highest total of any nationality granted UK wo…
…weeks, the extraordinary figure of ₦210 trillion dominated public discussion around the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, creating an impression in some quarters that an almost unimaginable sum of public money had simply disappeared. The post NNPCL’s ₦210 trillion: When facts finally cut through the noise ap…
…Ikediobi Tales of students being abducted from schools have become all too common in Nigeria, but until recently, nothing of the sort had ever been recorded in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. That changed on the fateful morning of May 15, when gunmen stormed Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Yawota Ba…
Nigerian forward Victor Boniface scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Sportfreunde Baumberg 7-0 in a pre-season friendly, while goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept a clean sheet as Wrexham edged Manchester United 1-0 in Helsinki, as several Super Eagles stars impressed in pre-season action on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Ext…
…before profit. Rasheed, who founded the company in 2006, has grown the brand into one of Nigeria’s recognised baby product retailers by prioritising quality, transparency and customer confidence over short-term financial gains. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 1998 while she was a student of the University of Lagos…
Oladele Osinuga is a lawyer in England and Wales, and also of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He shares, in this interview with SEGUN KASALI, some of those elements that enhanced his career trajectory. The post I was both book-smart, street-smart at Igbobi College — Osinuga appeared first on Tribune Online.
Stand-up comedian and actor, Senator, has said the Nigerian comedy industry has opened up several opportunities for practitioners, noting that the sector’s growth has encouraged entertainers to explore different areas of creativity. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Senator said the industry had evolved beyond traditi…
…and inevitable for a while – especially after World War II. There was no country called Nigeria, when Voltaire spoke about legislators. He could not have imagined a legislative branch of government, so totally bereft of glory, as we now have in Abuja as our National Assembly, NASS. It would appear that there is nothing…
Nigeria’s fiscal deficit under the 2026 Appropriation Act has exceeded the limit prescribed by the Fiscal Responsibility Act, according to a new report by the civic technology organisation, BudgIT. In its latest report titled Federal Government Approved Budget Analysis 2026, the organisation said the approved budget pr…
…the Strait of Hormuz, affected global crude oil prices, Africa’s fuel supply chain and Nigeria’s petroleum industry Five months after the US-Iran war began, how would you evaluate its impact on global crude oil prices and the broader petroleum industry? The last five months have been troubling all over the world. The l…
…Govt on practical implementation of safe school initiative .expresses worry over 35m Nigerians facing hunger By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS Nigerians grapple with different challenges, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, Saturday, tasked the Federal and State Governments to urgently protect the lives and property of Nigerians as high…
Akin Maxwell has been appointed the new Sporting Director of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Doma United. Maxwell previously served as the Chairman of Osun United. He has also worked with NPFL side Shooting Stars. Maxwell’s track record is expected to help the Savannah Tigers on their return to the NPFL. Th…
…conference and recognition during the visit to the Parliament of Ghana formed part of Nigeria’s contribution to the regional dialogue on promoting the rights, safety, and well-being of women and girls.
…who made this charge while delivering the keynote address at the […] The post Nigeria needs graduates of character, not academic stars alone — UNIMED VC appeared first on Tribune Online.
A Christian group under the aegis of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches, Nigeria region, has called on President Bola Tinubu to withhold assent to the proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission Bill, saying provisions that reportedly criminalise preaching in commercial vehicles pose a threat…
Tinubu is Nigeria's Lee Kuan Yew - Gov. Uzodimma Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has likened President Bola Tinubu to Singapore's founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, praising the Nigerian leader's economic reforms.Uzodimma made the remarks on Friday, July 17, during a state dinner at the Imo Government House.Accord…
…a move to Bursaspor of Turkey on a free transfer. Bursaspor announced the signing of the Nigerian international forward on Friday via a video posted on its official X account. Welcoming the Nigerian international, the club said: "Our club has reached an agreement with Nigerian footballer Kelechi Iheanacho as part of it…
…FCA, PhD, President of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), Nigeria Region. In it, the association said it believes preaching should not be treated in the same manner as commercial activities, arguing that it is an exercise of the constitutional rights to freedom of religion and freedom of expression…
…non-governmental organisation committed to returning out-of-school children in Nigeria to classrooms, in a move aimed at narrowing the country’s widening digital divide and expanding access to technology-enabled education. The donation was disclosed in a statement released on Saturday following a handover ceremony held…
…minutes, helping Forest keep the hosts at bay before being substituted at half-time. The Nigerian defender, who battled injuries for parts of last season, delivered a strong performance before making way for Nicolás Domínguez after the interval. Awoniyi and Aina in action as Nottingham Forest win first pre-season game…
…people rather than glorify rituals,” she said. She also urged practitioners in the Nigerian film industry to promote unity, compassion, and mutual support. “What Nollywood lacks is love, empathy and trust. We need to stand by one another because one person’s pain should be everybody’s pain,” she said. Apostle Queen Bel…