…two others were apprehended over the alleged theft of armoured cables at the Manpower Development Institute (MDI), Dutse. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Dutse. Police operatives attached to Guri Division arrested a 23-year…

…on supermarket operations rather than committing substantial capital to property development. Adebiyi said supermarkets typically operate from leased premises, with investments focused on equipment such as shelves and refrigeration systems.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources How…

…Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilisation at the Sokoto State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Umar Gada, said sustained government leadership, community engagement and support from development partners were essential to eradicating the disease. Gada said activities marking World Polio Day included a youth…

…on “high alert and preparedness,” stressing that the government was treating the development as a priority.“Lagos is a gateway city with constant movement to and from Abuja, and we are treating this as a priority,” Abayomi said in a statement posted on X on Friday.He explained that the state’s Emergency Operations Cent…

…Petroleum Refinery and other depot owners may review their selling prices.The latest development comes as Dangote Refinery and several petroleum depot operators currently sell Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly called petrol, at ₦1,350 per litre at their gantries.Higher crude rates to drive up petrol prices in Nigeri…

…stating that her primary objective was simply to extract money from him. Reacting to the developments, Korth took to her Instagram Stories to address the situation directly, sharing a video showing injuries from an alleged altercation. While noting that she never intended for her private struggles to become public know…

…Democratic Republic of Congo. WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced the development in a post on his official X handle on Friday, following the vaccination of the first participants in Bunia, in the country’s northeastern Ituri province. The trial, named Tumaini, meaning “hope” in Swahili, will assess whe…

…Commissioner for Livestock who is supervising the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon Olohuntoyosi Thomas, in her address at the event said the government has deployed 48 tractors and two D&R caterpillar bulldozers to drive farming activities and expand agricultural mechanization across the 16 local gove…

…than a market. It was, by TCN’s estimation, a safe haven for the new threat to national development – unrestrained vandalism of power infrastructure. In the petition titled REQUEST FOR SECURITY INTERVENTION ON THE VANDALIZATION OF TCN INSTALLATIONS IN SAPELE, TCN told the NSA it has been facing repeated vandalism of it…

…its business philosophy centres on quality, innovation, customer satisfaction and the development of trusted Nigerian brands. It added that the partnership with Eke reflects its commitment to strategic collaborations and sustained brand visibility as it seeks to expand its footprint in the country’s luxury hair segment…

…the parade of three of the four officers at the command headquarters in Ikeja. The development was announced in a video shared on the command's official X account on Friday, October 23. According to Fatai, the police launched an investigation after a video showing individuals allegedly harassing a young man in Odogunya…

…then extended the road by another couple of kilometres to reach its own project. That development sold out too.Most companies guard an advantage like a secret. Lekki Gardens built one in plain sight, and the whole neighbourhood rose with it.The part you drive pastToday, the road is no longer a gamble. It is a habit. Th…

…promoting inclusive economic growth. “This initiative aligns with our sustainability and development priorities by transforming waste into valuable resources, reducing environmental impact, supporting climate action and creating livelihood opportunities. It demonstrates how communities can advance environmental respons…

…allegedly did not appear on the published final list received invitations. It said the development had generated anxiety, allegations of manipulation and a crisis of public confidence, adding that some affected candidates reportedly resigned from their jobs, trained replacements and incurred substantial expenses in ant…

…ways without carrying out their usual end-of-day stocktaking and profit-sharing, a development that reportedly angered Sallau. On Thursday, the late Ibrahim Jadda was the first to arrive at the garage. He went into their cubicle to change his clothes and prepare for the day's work, with a car and a carpet awaiting his…

…guise of cultural tradition, scholarship programmes, disciplinary measures or community development initiatives. "The Ministry assures the students of Government Comprehensive High School, Taabaa, their parents and guardians, and the wider school community that their concerns are being taken seriously. "The position of…

…for President Bola Tinubu have remained in captivity 41 days after their abduction.The development was disclosed by Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering northwestern Nigeria, in a post on X on Friday.“UPDATE: The Islamic scholars are still in the hands of bandits. Let us continue to remember them in our prayers and…

…under ECOMOG. He said the surviving veterans remained willing to contribute to national development and security. The retired general urged the Ministry of Defence to address gaps in the documentation of ECOMOG’s history and consider designating a remembrance day to honour the hundreds of Nigerian troops who died durin…

…attended by policymakers, regulators, standards experts, industry representatives and development partners. Speaking at the event, First Secretary for Economic Partnerships and Digital at the British High Commission, Grace Bell, said AI offered significant opportunities but required strong governance. “Artificial Intel…

…urged them to make spirituality the foundation of their academic pursuits, personal development and future accomplishments. Recalling his conversion at the age of 15 and the commencement of his Christian ministry at 16, he said his lifelong commitment to God had remained a source of fulfilment. “This is God’s own new-g…

…it is inclusive. Therefore, financial inclusion remains a critical pillar of national development. It expands economic opportunities, reduces poverty, supports entrepreneurship and promotes shared prosperity. “We, therefore, continue to work closely with financial institutions, fintech companies, mobile money operators…

…support and fertiliser distribution. In June 2026, the National Agricultural Development Fund launched a programme to distribute 515,720 bags of fertiliser to 128,930 smallholder farmers across 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The government also outlined measures to support local fertiliser production, imp…

…that the government would address their demands at the rescheduled meeting. The latest development comes amid continuing concerns over the cost of living, fuel prices, workers’ purchasing power and the implementation of wage-related agreements following recent economic reforms. Nigeria’s minimum wage was raised from N3…

…seven per cent, and micro businesses five per cent, according to the bank’s 2025 Annual Development Impact Report. The bank is midway through its 2025–2027 Corporate Strategy, which Olusi described as a plan to double its loan book, disbursements and impact instruments within three years. The strategy rests on six them…

…and psychology courses in teacher-training programmes, alongside continuous professional development to help serving teachers support neurodivergent learners. “Then we should have a dedicated budget for inclusive activities. This is very important when we talk about inclusivity,” she added.Make PUNCH part of your every…