Your morning news recap: The US withdraws from 66 international organisations, Nigerian states get a ₦5tn VAT windfall, and hoodlums attack Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-us-withdraws-from-66-international-organisations-n5tn-windfall-for-states-hoodlums-attack-lagos-community/

The National Sports Commission confirms all Super Eagles bonuses for AFCON 2025 have been approved. Payments are now underway, resolving player disputes. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-eagles-bonuses-approved-payments-underway-nsc/

CAF announces the WAFCON 2026 draw will be held in Morocco on January 15, 2025. Get details on the historic 16-team tournament and women’s awards. Read More: https://punchng.com/caf-holds-wafcon-2026-final-draw-in-morocco-january-15/

After the turbulence that defined Nigeria’s foreign exchange market in 2024, few analysts would have predicted that the naira would emerge in 2025 as one of the country’s most stable… The post Naira Regains Stability In 2025 As CBN Reforms, Foreign Inflows Calm FX Market, Set The Tone For 2026  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

 Zambia and DRC Climb High  Copper’s record surge has handed Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo an opportunity of a lifetime.  The neighbors are far and away Africa’s biggest… The post Africa’s Commodities Update: Copper’s Record Surge  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Two, identified as Miracele Onyeka and Moses Chinoso, are facing deportation from India after being arrested by the Delhi Police for alleged immigration violations. The duo was reportedly apprehended during a routine patrol by security operatives on New Year’s Eve in the Indian capital. According to findings by the police, the suspects were said to [...]

UBA surpasses the N500bn capital requirement ahead of CBN's March 2026 deadline, raising N178.3 billion with over 6,400 valid share acceptances, enhancing stability.

 MSME Digest With Kola Owolabi  I just finished a proposal for a client within 20 minutes. It will have taken me minimum of three hours if I were to have… The post The Entrepreneur And AI In 2026 (1) appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

‘It’s not your customers’ job to remember you, it is your obligation and responsibility to make sure they don’t have the chance to forget you’ – Patricia Fripp  It is… The post Hospitality: The Future Is Now  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has opened up on how he clashed with former teammate, Victor Moses during the 2013 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament in South Africa. Obi Mikel was speaking on his podcast about the recent on-field clash between Super Eagles attackers Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, […] Osimhen vs Lookman: How I clashed with Victor Moses during AFCON – Obi Mikel

Dangote Tells Government To Protect Local Industries  ‘I am concerned with a long term policy framework which ensures that investors can invest with the understanding that the industry will in… The post Our Best Pick 2025 (3)  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he will withdraw the United States from dozens of international organizations and bodies associated with the United Nations as Washington retrenches from global cooperation on everything from climate change to cotton. According to the White House, the United States will withdraw from 66 organizations or bodies out […] Trump withdraws US from 66 international organisations

Traders in Balogun Market on Lagos Island have expressed frustration over the ongoing sealing of shops and the barricading of access roads by the Lagos State Government, weeks after the devastating fire at the Great Nigeria Insurance, GNI, building on December 24, 2025. DAILY POST reports that the inferno claimed eight lives, including three members […] Lagos: Balogun Market traders decry continued closure weeks after GNI building fire

President Trump directs the US withdrawal from 66 international organisations to realign foreign engagement with what the administration calls core America Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-orders-us-withdrawal-from-66-international-organisations/

LAGOS  – Ecobank Nigeria Ltd has completed the early repayment of more than 80 per cent of its $300 million eurobond ahead of its February 2026 maturity.  The bank said… The post Ecobank Nigeria Completes Early Repayment Of $300m Eurobond  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The  The U.S. Mission in Nigeria recently hosted a Welcome Reception in honor of 54 talented young Nigerian professionals who completed the prestigious 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) for Young… The post Why U.S. Honored Outstanding Mandela Washington Fellows, Welcomes Home 2025 Cohort  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

According to the commissioner, the resumption date is in line with the approved Lagos State Schools calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The post Lagos schools set to resume, commissioner urges safety compliance appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) says its replacement with the defunct Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will overhaul the architecture of the country’s revenue administration.  Dr Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman… The post ‘Replacement Of FIRS With NRS Will Overhaul Revenue Administration’  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has made a bold and fresh move on 57 properties linked to the former AGF and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State and the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, jointly flagged off the party’s electronic membership registration and revalidation exercise in Dengi (Kanam LGA) and Langtang North LGA of Plateau State, yesterday. The event attracted a large turnout of party faithful, supporters and well-wishers, who […]

LAGOS  – Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said that as part of efforts to ensure full compliance with existing maritime laws and regulations, it has commenced special… The post NIMASA Commences Operation Zero Tolerance For Non- Compliance In Nigeria Waters  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Who are Martin Lawrence's sisters and brother? Ursula, Rae, and Robert form part of a tight-knit family forged behind a U.S. Air Force military household. Read on.

Two former governors of Imo State, Chief Achike Udenwa, and Chief Emeka Ihedioha, led other party chieftains on Tuesday, to raise over ₦200million for the state chapter of the African Democratic Party (ADC). The donations made by members of the party were for the procurement of vehicles and for the running costs of the party […]

Members of the Kwankwasiyya movement are planning to defect to the All Progressives Party (APC), the Special Adviser to Kano Governor on Digital Economy, Yusuf Sharada, has confirmed. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview on CHANNELS TELEVISION’s ‘The Morning Brief’, he stated that certain rights are being withheld from them because they don’t belong to [...]

The Labour Party (LP) candidate in last year’s Anambra governorship election, Dr George Moghalu, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu are beatable in the 2027 general election. He however said, removing an incumbent from office is not a tea party and the only way to achieve that is […]

LAGOS  – Flutterwave has bought Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million and $40 million, bringing two key layers of Africa’s fintech infrastructure under… The post Flutterwave Acquires Mono To Strengthen Open Banking In Nigeria  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

LAGOS  – Crude Oil prices fell yesterday on expectations of ample global supply amid weak demand, and as the market weighed the prospect of higher Venezuelan crude output following the… The post Oil Falls On Ample Supply Outlook, Venezuelan Output Prospects  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Dikko told NAN that President Bola Tinubu had approved the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 budget since November 2025, aligning the NSC, NFF and players. The post AFCON ’25: Super Eagles’ bonuses approved, payments underway — Dikko appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), said it will not include candidates of the Labour Party (LP) in the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils election, until court cases involving the party are determined. Members of the Labour Party, loyal to the Julius Abure-led faction, on Monday protested at INEC’s headquarters in Abuja over the […]

CAF also revealed that on the same day, it will announce the winners of the CAF Women’s Coach of the Year award, along with other accolades recognising outstanding achievements in women’s football across the continent.

Fresh fears over public safety in Abuja have emerged after the body of a woman, identified as Princess Ochigbo, was discovered by the roadside in the Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory, barely days after the killing of a The post One-chance fears grow in FCT after two killings days apart appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

US officials added that any future aid would be "dependent on the Somali Federal Government taking accountability" and remediating the matter. The post US halts food assistance to Somalia as tensions grow appeared first on Vanguard News.

With so many endowments in terms of human and natural resources, it was unfathomable that Abia State lacked good leadership at the start of the Fourth Republic, transcending to the… The post 2027: Peep Into Benjamin, Orji Kalu’s Obsession For Abia  2027: Peep Into Benjamin, Orji  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

"While guiding the troops to the hidden cache, the suspects made a desperate attempt to snatch the weapon of one of the soldiers." The post Drama as suspected kidnappers attempt to snatch weapons from soldiers in Plateau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria Customs Service has launched a safe passage system allowing international travellers to temporarily import personal vehicles, ensuring legal movement.

An ICE agent fired three times into a Honda SUV, which then hurtled out of control and smashed into stationary vehicle The post US immigration officer kills woman in Minneapolis, sparking protests appeared first on Vanguard News.