GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde has announced the approval and imminent rollout of a €55 million healthcare upgrade project for Oyo State, secured from the French Treasury, describing it as a major milestone in his administration’s drive to strengthen the state’s health sector. Speaking at the induction of 3,933 newly recruited health workers aimed at strengthening the […] The post Makinde secures €55m French facility to upgrade secondary healthcare across Oyo appeared first on Tribune Online.

The newly admitted students of Koladaisi University, Ibadan (KDUI), have been advised to shun all forms of social vices and instead seize every opportunity offered by the institution to actively engage in associations, volunteer, and professional activities that will broaden their skills and perspectives. The vice chancellor of the university, Professor Adeniyi Olatunbosun, gave the […] The post Excellence without character is hollow, KDUI VC warns fresh students appeared first on Tribune Online.

Operatives of the New Juaben South Municipal Police Command in Koforidua, Eastern Region of Ghana, have arrested 13 suspected commercial sex workers, including 12 Nigerians and one Ghanaian during a special operation targeting prostitution and alleged human trafficking. Police also apprehended two additional suspects, including a landlord accused of providing accommodation for the activities and […]

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery said it has achieved a major operational milestone with the full restoration and optimisation of its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Motor Spirit (MS) production block. Both units are now running at optimal performance, further strengthening the steady‑state operations of Africa’s largest oil refining facility. Following a scheduled maintenance exercise on […]

The Senate Committee on Defence, on Wednesday, expressed concern over the slow implementation of the 2025 budget for the defence sector, warning that delays in funding could undermine ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity across the country. Chairman of the committee, Senator Ahmed Lawan, made the remarks during a budget defence session at the National Assembly […]

In a major boost to teacher professionalisation and education recovery efforts in conflict-affected communities, no fewer than 429 teachers across three Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Borno State have successfully completed an intensive preparatory training for the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Certification Examination. The four-day training, sponsored by the European Union Civil Protection […] The post EU-funded initiative trains 429 Borno teachers for TRCN certification appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Presidential Villa in Abuja is set to disengage completely from the national electricity grid by March 2026, as the Federal Government concluded arrangements to transition the complex to an independent solar power system. The State House Permanent Secretary, Temitope Fashedemi, disclosed this on Wednesday while defending the 2026 budget proposal of the State House […]

Manchester City have narrowed Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League table to just three points, following a commanding 3-0 victory over Fulham on Wednesday night. The result significantly ratchets up the pressure on Mikel Arteta’s side. Erling Haaland ascended to joint-fourth on Manchester City’s all-time scorer’s list as Pep Guardiola’s team comprehensively […]

US lawmakers propose sanctions against Kwankwaso and others for religious freedom violations, sparking backlash from Nigerian political parties APC and NNP Read More: https://punchng.com/religious-freedom-violations-apc-nnpp-back-kwankwaso-as-us-sanctions-tension-rises/

NRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji states technology is crucial for Nigeria’s new tax laws, addressing challenges like trust and expanding the tax base. Read More: https://punchng.com/technology-key-to-implementing-new-tax-laws-adedeji/

Former presidential aide and ambassador-designate, Reno Omokri, has disclosed that he personally apologised to President Bola Tinubu over his past critical comments, saying he withdrew the allegations after fresh evidence and court rulings contradicted his earlier claims. Omokri made the disclosure on Channels TV’s current affairs programme, ‘Politics Today’, on Wednesday night, where he addressed […]

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), on Wednesday, expressed shock over a proposed bill before the United States Congress that lists its National Leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, among individuals recommended for targeted sanctions over alleged violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. The legislation, titled the ‘Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026’ (HR […]

UBA introduces a new structure for its Agency Banking Network and RedPay POS to enhance partner relationships and drive financial inclusion across Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/uba-revamps-agency-merchant-banking-services/

Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has taken a swipe at former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, following the latter’s claim that the Federal Government was planning to arrest him upon his return to Nigeria. Adeyanju, reacting to the development, accused El-Rufai of double standards, recalling his own actions taken against critics during his tenure […]

Tony Elumelu urges public-private partnerships to transform African agribusiness, highlighting electricity, finance, and education as keys to youth empower Read More: https://punchng.com/elumelu-urges-public-private-synergy-to-boost-african-agribusiness/

The NDIC is using its new powers under the NDIC Act 2023 for aggressive debt recovery from failed banks to ensure prompt payment to depositors. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndic-steps-up-debt-recovery-from-failed-banks/

Pop icon Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalogue in a deal reportedly worth about $200 million (£146 million), according to media reports. The 44-year-old singer is said to have finalised the agreement with independent music publisher Primary Wave on December 30. However, details of the transaction, including the exact value, […]

Analysts predict the Naira is strengthening as the CBN allows BDCs to purchase up to $150,000 weekly to improve foreign exchange liquidity. Read More: https://punchng.com/naira-set-to-strengthen-with-new-bdc-dollar-limit/

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed its full support for the appointment of Ambassador Ismail Yusuf Abba as its new acting chairman. The announcement, made by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, followed the sudden resignation of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman on Monday, February 9, 2025. Ambassador Abba’s appointment is subject to confirmation […]

VFD Group Plc announces the appointment of Martins Akpore as Group Head, Centralised Critical Functions, overseeing finance, audit, and risk management. Read More: https://punchng.com/vfd-group-appoints-new-manager/

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has hit its full capacity of 650,000 bpd, marking a milestone for Africa’s largest single-train refinery. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-hits-full-capacity-md/

Lagos’ Attorney-General states ignorance, not a lack of legal institutions, drives injustice in Lagos. Learn about the available justice mechanisms for cit Read More: https://punchng.com/ignorance-drives-injustice-in-lagos-ag/

Ambassador-designate, Reno Omokri, has dismissed claims that he categorically ruled out working with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying his earlier comments were misinterpreted and taken out of context. Omokri made the clarification on Wednesday during an interview on Channels TV’s current affairs programme, ‘Politics Today’, following public backlash over his nomination as an ambassador by […]

The Edo State government launches an anti-cultism campaign in schools, engaging students on the dangers of drug abuse and new prohibitive laws. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-takes-anti-cultism-drug-abuse-campaign-to-schools/

There was mild drama at the Senate on Wednesday as Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, and Senator Adams Oshiomhole, engaged in a heated exchange during a budget defence session. The clash occurred while the minister was fielding questions from lawmakers over funding for road infrastructure projects. Trouble started when Oshiomhole addressed the issue of […]

Tension flared in the Senate on Wednesday during the budget defense session of the Ministry of Steel Development, as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Senator representing Kogi Central clashed with her and chairman of the Senate Committee on Steel Development, Senator Patrick Ndubueze (Imo North), over alleged disrespect for her and lack of enough opportunity to engage the […]

For the past two decades, APEC, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, has been reshaping the Asia-Pacific’s approach to growth. Since the 2011 Honolulu Leaders’ Declaration, APEC has placed “green growth”…

Some consumer-goods manufacturers have successfully boosted sales by downsizing their products to suit declining purchasing power. A notable example is the 3-in-One coffee mix, which combines coffee, sugar, and milk…

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has again expressed worry over a large chunk of informal sector workers missing out of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) saying that it is worried…

Once again, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, a professor, economist, former university teacher, Central Bank of Nigeria governor and current governor of Anambra state has demonstrated transformational leadership when he took the decisive step to end the scourge of “ghost Monday” [sit a home] every first working day of the week in Onitsha, the largest commercial city […] The post Libation for Soludo, By Majeed Dahiru appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

THE family of the first civilian governor of Lagos State, Lateef Jakande, yesterday, marked his fifth year remembrance with special prayers, describing his legacy as incomparable The post 5th anniversary: Why Jakande’s vision, legacy must not die — Family appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has called on Nigeria to strategically harness its 55-year diplomatic relationship with China to accelerate industrialization, warning that neighboring countries could outpace the nation if urgent action is not taken. The post Sanusi urges Nigeria to leverage China ties for industrial growth appeared first on Vanguard News.

LAGOS – As the global community accelerates toward a more integrated digital future, ITREALMS Media Group, through its flagship digital rights initiative, the Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF), has officially announced…

LAGOS – TD Africa has once again reaffirmed its leadership position in Africa’s technology ecosystem after emerging as “Distributor of the Year” at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) operated by…

The Federal Government allocation to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in the 2026 annual budget stands at N441,923,867,349. The allocation is meant to fund the entire operations of the agency for the fiscal year. Out of the total amount, N427,818,822,774, representing 97.3 percent, is earmarked for the payment of workers’ salaries, while only N12,105,400,575, […] The post UBEC to spend 97.3% of 2026 budget on salaries appeared first on Tribune Online.

Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has clarified that his support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election was strictly political and not based on personal friendship. He also dismissed concerns that opposition governors defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would influence the outcome of the 2027 presidential election. The post El-Rufai: I backed Tinubu politically, not as friend appeared first on Vanguard News.