…teachings, particularly his position that the Qur’an should be followed without reliance on Hadith traditions. His views generated disagreements with some Islamic scholars and attracted considerable attention on social media. Three decades He had reportedly spent more than three decades preaching Islam and studied at v…

…people with respiratory conditions could experience aggravated symptoms, while increased reliance on petrol- and diesel-powered generators during power outages could further worsen local air pollution. He advised residents to avoid open burning of refuse and adopt environmentally friendly practices. The commissioner ur…

…aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity for advanced surgical procedures and reducing reliance on foreign expertise for specialised medical care. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed the government plans during the grand opening of the RHV–ROBOMED Robotic Academy, Redemption City, Ogun State. Speaki…

…to equip young people with practical skills for employment, entrepreneurship and self-reliance.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “We are strengthening science, technical and vocational education to equip our young people with practical skills for employment, entrepreneurship a…

…and neurodevelopmental support needs in African contexts. “Participants noted that reliance on imported assessment tools, which may be expensive and difficult to access, could create significant barriers to timely and appropriate assessment, particularly for families and institutions with limited resources,” the commun…

…growth,” Oyedele said. He explained that the government was seeking to move away from reliance on public borrowing towards private capital, while directing investment into power, transport, agriculture and agro-processing. On the political implications of the reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections, Oyedele express…

The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers has called for greater investment in indigenous technology and local manufacturing, saying the country must reduce its dependence on imported machinery and develop home-grown engineering solutions to address insecurity, unemployment and economic challenges. The National …

…Administration, FDA, could benefit from expedited approval under its existing regulatory-reliance framework, owing to the stringent regulatory processes applied by the American agency. It, however, stressed that the arrangement would not strip Nigeria of its authority to regulate medicines and vaccines entering the cou…

…some Green Card applicants. The criteria include income, assets, health and potential reliance on public benefits when determining eligibility.US moves to raise immigration-related costsThe administration is also pursuing measures that could increase the cost of navigating the immigration system.Effective October 16, 2…

…claiming that only three of its ATR aircraft were operational. According to him, reliance on spare parts taken from grounded aircraft could further undermine fleet availability and leave more planes out of service. “We don’t have a maintenance ethic,” he said, adding that some aircraft had reportedly remained grounded…

…industries as well as homes. The paradox is further highlighted by Nigeria’s continued reliance on imported liquefied petroleum gas, LPG, commonly known as cooking gas, despite its abundant natural gas resources. Policy trajectories, wobbles Behind the paradox is a record of 18 years policy run including the National G…

…Preferred Sources The electronic medical records system is expected to reduce hospitals’ reliance on paper documentation, improve access to patients’ medical histories, promote continuity of care and support evidence-based decision-making in hospital management. The Executive Secretary of the board, Abdulraheem Malik,…

…to the President on TVEE, told graduates that the government's goal is economic self-reliance rather than dependency on handouts. "Mr President believes that our young people do not simply need assistance. They need opportunity. They need skills. They need the tools to compete and build sustainable livelihoods. And tha…

…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 figures suggests that generating an equivalent amount of electricity with diesel-powered generators could cost about $980m annually at prevailing fue…

…dependence on the technology for assignments and research. According to him, excessive reliance on AI has promoted plagiarism, intellectual laziness, lack of originality and the production of graduates without adequate knowledge and skills. As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general election, Runsewe cautioned against AI…

…autonomous sources.Abdullahi said the stronger inflows were helping to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on direct foreign exchange provision by the CBN.FX reforms improve market stabilityThe increased focus on diaspora funds comes amid reforms designed to make Nigeria’s foreign exchange market more transparent and predictable…

…accused Amaechi of seeking the VP ticket in 2027 to continue what it described as his reliance on the public treasury, insisting that “the presidency is not a soup kitchen” for the former governor.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Read the full story here. 2. NDLEA intercepts N5bn drugs at ports, arr…

…on Nigerians to sustain the gains of independence through increased productivity, self-reliance and responsible citizenship. He stressed that every Nigerian had a role to play in building a stronger nation through productive work, respect for national values, peaceful coexistence and positive contributions to their com…

…is reshaping West Africa’s refined petroleum products market, reducing the region’s reliance on distant imports while increasing the flow of Nigerian products to neighbouring countries, Gary Clark, Associate Director, EMEA Clean Refined Products Pricing at S&P Global Platts, has said.Clark, lead speaker at the 2026 COR…

…would strengthen collaboration between housing associations and councils, “reduce reliance on temporary accommodation and improve access to housing for people in greatest need.” The Bill will also introduce a new Duty to Collaborate, “requiring public services to work more closely to identify people at risk of homeless…

…of the research that informed its health financing policies and reforms, arguing that reliance on episodic studies had limited the country’s ability to build a sustained evidence base. “For too long, our health financing initiatives in Nigeria have been shaped by well-meant studies designed, commissioned, analysed, rep…

…supplied a larger share of petrol to the domestic market in August, while Nigeria's reliance on imported petrol continued to decline.

…up the rollout of Compressed Natural Gas, solar energy and other alternatives to reduce reliance on petrol.On food security, he pressed for more investment in irrigation, rural infrastructure and agricultural logistics to boost domestic food production and ease inflation.CPPE wants government to use subsidy savings to…

…that many patients delay seeking medical attention because of fear, cost, stigma or reliance on alternative remedies, while delays within the healthcare system could also arise from limited screening services, misdiagnosis and long waiting periods for biopsies and scans. Buhari said the result was that many patients re…

…while we were debating GMOs, we lost the most important seed of all — the seed of self-reliance.