Singer Niniola makes her first public appearance two months after her husband’s death, sparking fan concern over her noticeable weight loss. Read More: https://punchng.com/singer-niniola-resurfaces-two-months-after-husbands-death/

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for the payment of pension benefits to 4,237 retired officers, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare of its retirees. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a dialogue with retired Customs officers held on Tuesday, where he […]

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector say that only a coordinated, multi-pronged strategy can close the country’s widening electricity gap and deliver reliable power to millions of Nigerians still living in energy poverty. They made the call during a panel discussion titled “Who Will Power Nigeria Next? Utility Partnership, Private Power and Mini‑grid Market” at […]

RTCOM Defense has said the Falcon Eye maritime surveillance system played a critical role in tracking “dark” vessels used by criminal networks, strengthening the Nigerian Navy’s capacity to intercept drug traffickers and other maritime criminals operating in Nigerian waters. The company made the assertion following the Nigerian Navy’s recent interception of 757 kilograms of cannabis […]

Elon Musk’s net worth slipped below $800 billion after SpaceX shares fell following an aborted Starship launch, wiping roughly $45.3 billion from his fortune in a single session. SpaceX stock dropped about 4.4% to near $125 on Friday, extending a five-day slide that has trimmed more than 14% from the company’s market value since last […]

Africa licensed stablecoin-based infrastructure provider, Yellow Card, has been nominated for seven awards at the 2026 Morgans Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Financial Crime Awards. The nominations recognize the company’s work in governance, risk and compliance across more than 60 countries, including Nigeria and over 20 African markets. Yellow Card received one institutional nomination in […]

Sterling Bank and StarTimes Nigeria have launched Sterling Solar Financing Hubs inside StarTimes retail outlets across the country, targeting N2 billion in renewable energy financing by the end of 2026. The move, which builds on over N600 million already disbursed in the past year, is aimed at helping thousands of households and small businesses access […]

Dangote Refinery’s offshore terminal has handled about 1,100 tanker calls since it began operations and currently sees roughly 75 tanker visits each month, the company said. The head of Port Infrastructure and Marine Operations at Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Captain Satendra Singh Rana, told participants on a tour of the refinery’s marine facilities that […]

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced a planned power interruption affecting Bauchi, Gombe, Yola and neighbouring communities to allow the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to fit an Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) on the Jos–Bauchi–Gombe 330kV transmission corridor. The outage will start at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, and end at […]

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Thursday night commissioned a 60MVA, 132/33kV mobile power transformer at its Damaturu transmission substation, a move that raises the facility’s transformation capacity from 120MVA to 180MVA. Commissioned at 9:50pm on July 16, 2026, the transformer strengthens the substation’s operational flexibility and resilience by providing additional redundancy during maintenance […]

Access Bank said it has received 16 honours at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, covering categories such as customer experience, sustainable finance, SME banking, digital banking, corporate responsibility and market leadership across several African countries. The bank said the awards recognised performance across multiple markets and business segments and reflected its investments in digital […]

Operatives of Niger state Police Command have rescued 9 children trafficked in two separate incidents and arrested two suspects in connection with the crimes. LEADERSHIP Sunday gathered that Police operatives attached to Madalla Division while on patrol along Madalla-Suleja Road intercepted and arrested one Dauda Ayuba of Senchi village in Kaffin-Koro area of Paikoro LGA […]

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commiserated with a former governor of the state, Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, on the transition of his mother, Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi. In a condolence message issued on behalf of the government and people of the state, Fubara expressed deep sympathy with the former governor, describing the death […]

Yobe State Ministry of Health and Human Services has concluded its 2026 Joint Annual Review (JAR) and Quarterly Performance Dialogue, reaffirming the state’s commitment to strengthening the healthcare system through evidence-based planning, collaboration and accountability. The two-day stakeholders’ engagement, held at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Conference Hall in Damaturu, brought together senior government officials, […]

A Kogi-born political activist and public commentator,  Usman Okai Austin, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, demanding what he described as an immediate, transparent and comprehensive investigation into the death of 26-year-old Mary Habila. In the petition on Saturday and made available to journalists, Austin urged the IGP to ensure that […]

At least three people have lost their lives, while houses and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed following a heavy rainstorm accompanied by strong winds that struck parts of Nguru Local Government Area in Yobe State. The incident, which occurred overnight, affected Old Nguru, Filing Idi and several surrounding communities, leaving many residents injured […]

The Gender Strategy Advancement International (GSAI) has said increasing women’s participation in Nigerian politics will require deliberate structural reforms rather than symbolic gestures. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, the Executive Director of GSAI, Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, maintained that equal access to political opportunities is essential for an inclusive democracy. She said efforts to improve women’s […]

The Presidency has alleged that a rivalry between the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration undermined counterterrorism operations, with troops allegedly denied crucial air support during some military missions. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, made the claim while speaking on The Link […]