China condemned on Monday recent attacks by the Houthis on Saudi airports and energy infrastructure, expressing “serious concern” about the conflict between Riyadh and the Yemeni group intensifying. “China condemns the attacks that caused heavy casualties and expresses serious concern over the intensification of the co…

…to study].” McGuire warned that the policy could push universities to “double down on China and India”, where refusal rates are lower, adding that institutions were “running out of options except a very significant resizing of the sector”. Professor James Miller, vice-chancellor of the University of the West of Scotlan…

…to shifts already reshaping global economies, noting that the United States and China are investing heavily in artificial intelligence across manufacturing, agriculture, and the automobile sector.One beneficiary, Olaleye Idowu, a 400-level International Relations student at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, said the tr…

…to electricity. Data from Chinese customs cited by energy think tank Ember showed that China exported 2.4 gigawatts of solar panels to Nigeria in the 12 months to August 2026. The shipments were valued at $269m, reflecting the country’s reliance on imported equipment to expand solar power generation. An analysis of the…

…in Umuimo Community, Osisioma Ngwa. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, 8th October 2026. According to the PPRO, the suspects, Chidozie Rainbow Hezekiah,65, Brave Rainbow, 21, Innocent Otodirichu,21, abducted the victim and demanded N5m ransom from he…

…have also changed how some residents approach the search for accommodation. Harrison Chinaka, a Lagos resident, said renting an apartment now comes with anxiety over whether a building is structurally safe. “As someone with a family, the thought of renting an apartment in Lagos now comes with a level of fear unlike bef…

…agenda extends beyond Lagos. Keyamo said Tinubu had also approved the return of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation to the Abuja airport project for the construction of the long-delayed second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. “The President is not only stopping at rebuilding Lagos In…

…about Christianity. Photo credit@verydarkblackman>He also dismissed VDM's 2025 trip to China as a milestone, claiming he had personally been conducting business with Chinese partners since 2010."We have started doing deals with the Chinese since 2010. I was still a baby when I started doing business with the Chinese so…

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The momentum of Nigeria’s economic recovery picked up significantly at the end of the third quarter, fueled by a sharp rebound in industrial activity and sustained resilience across key economic pillars. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report, released during t…

…Status Agreement applies exclusively to nationals of the People's Republic of China. No other nationality is eligible to apply for entry clearance under this specific visitor category.UK confirms 1 country eligible for Britain’s Approved Destination Status visitor route. Images for illustration purposes only. Photo Ima…

…in July were laid to rest. LIB had reported that the couple, Mr Nnabugwu and Mrs Chinaza Onyekachi, alongside their three children, David, Nneoma and Chinyendu, went to bed on Saturday, July 18. However, they were all discovered de@d by Tuesday, September 21. Containers of leftover food and a generator set were reporte…

…on his plans to protect indigenous heritage in Lagos. Citing examples from nations like China and India, the questioner expressed concern that children in Lagos are increasingly losing fluency in their native tongue. As Rhodes-Vivour began addressing the inquiry in English, members of the audience interrupted and prote…

…be addressing the world in Israel,” Dachomo announced. “Preachers from America, from China, from around the world—we will meet face-to-face. I am coming to stand for Nigeria and to pray for our nation: for Muslims being killed in Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto and Katsina; for Christians; for my Biafran brothers; and for the r…

…for about 16 percent of applications to Grenada’s programme in Q4 2025, ahead of China at 12 percent, and remained a leading source market in Q1 2026, according to Investment Migration International, IMI Daily, report.Other top applicants were Iraq, USA, Pakistan, Egypt, India, Lebanon, Vietnam and Turkey. Other Africa…

…said Lagos could draw lessons from education systems in Scandinavian countries and China while developing a model suited to Nigeria and Africa. Responding to the criticism, Hamzat, who is also the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, rejected the suggestion that Lagos’ education system was a failure.…

…that Japan released the list of nine countries with no annual working holiday visa limit.China: Countries with 30-day visa-free accessMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that China published an updated list of 50 countries whose citizens can visit without a visa for up to 30 days.The list covers countries across Eu…

…particularly those from countries with large graduate populations such as India, China, and the United States.The HPI visa has previously drawn interest from graduates in Africa who studied abroad or who attended internationally ranked institutions on the continent, though eligibility remains tied strictly to whether t…

…calling is spiritual revival, while contrasting the country’s focus on prayer with China’s achievements in manufacturing and technology. His remarks have since attracted criticism and sparked debate online. Watch the video below…

…areas include Bade, Bursari, Damaturu, Fika, Fune, Gujba, Gulani, Jakusko, Karasuwa, Machina, Nguru, Potiskum, Tarmuwa, Yunusari and Yusufari. The agency said 468 households, comprising 1,120 people, had been displaced and were in urgent need of emergency shelter and household items. In Kano State, SEMA said nine peopl…

…Huang and his former AI czar David Sacks, is urging unfettered AI development to outpace China and fuel a US economy increasingly dependent on AI-driven growth. The issue of data centres, the vast computing facilities the technology requires, has emerged as a flashpoint in midterm election races in both parties, with m…

An old video of Apostle Arome Osayi resurfaced online amid his ongoing clash with controversial activist VerydarkmanIn the recording, the cleric addressed bloggers and those he said were trying to silence him, referencing context and scriptureThe video was reportedly filmed at a programme in Ibadan just days before VDM…

…access to quality healthcare and was not in need of VDM's suggestions about hospitals in China.On the matter of Nigeria's role in Christian revival, Bishop Zion said Apostle Arome was speaking from a faith-based perspective and was not making a claim on behalf of every Nigerian citizen.To support his argument, the bish…

…global economy, pointing to heavy investments by countries such as the United States and China in AI across manufacturing, agriculture, and the automobile industry.Shonubi urged beneficiaries to build portfolios, develop businesses, and use their AI knowledge to improve their competitiveness in the labour market. She a…

…of OxfordUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaUniversity of SouthamptonUniversity of St AndrewsUniversity of Texas at AustinUniversity of TorontoUniversity of WashingtonUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonUniversity of ZurichYale UniversityYonsei UniversityZhejiang UniversityZurich Swiss Fe…

…Ajaja of Ekiti, Benedicta Iferike of Abuja, Chidinma Oluku of Abia, Precious Chinah of Rivers, Eno Idungafa of Akwa Ibom and Edidiong Udoidua of Ebonyi. Final placements Winner: Danielle Adewusi — Lagos 1st Runner-Up: Anita Osikhena — Edo 2nd Runner-Up: Myya Jones — Cross RiverSee more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch…