Inflation and market uncertainties have forced most real estate project developers to reprice earlier-agreed building contracts, thereby slowing the pace of project delivery, LEADERSHIP has learnt. Investigation revealed that building materials, equipment, and other components critical to the built industry and the delivery of infrastructure projects are experiencing daily price surges, causing rifts between real […]

By Olalekan Oni Hope was reignited among young people in Osun State at a youth stakeholders’ meeting organised by the APC Youths, Osun State, in collaboration with the City Boy The post Oyebamiji’s vision for Osun youths appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Lagos State Taskforce has clarified its operational procedures regarding the enforcement of restrictions on commercial motorcycle operations, popularly known as okada, while dismissing allegations of misconduct circulating on social… The post Lagos Taskforce Clarifies Okada Enforcement Procedures, Reaffirms Commitment To Safety, Rule Of Law  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

ARCO Group PLC has congratulated U.S.-based Nigerian professional Dr. Henrietta N. Ukwu on her inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who, one of the United States’ oldest and most respected biographical directory The post ARCO Group hails Ukwu on Global recognition by Marquis Who’s Who appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

In an era obsessed with capital accumulation, flashy valuations, and instant success, Dr Cosmas Maduka offers a countercultural thesis: credibility, not money, is the most powerful currency in business. For the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Coscharis Group, success is not built first in balance sheets, but in character—tested over time through competence, […]

Explor‌e Sonya Curry’s relationship wit‍h Ste‌ven Joh‍nson follow‍in⁠g h​er divor​ce from D​ell. Get the facts on her love life after over three decades of marriage.

Get the latest NPFL results from matchday 21. Ikorodu City beats Kwara United, while Rivers United edges 10-man Remo Stars to top the table. Read More: https://punchng.com/ikorodu-restore-momentum-as-rivers-edge-10-man-remo/

Nigeria entered 2025 under the weight of a full-blown cost-of-living crisis. Food prices, the biggest single household expense in Nigeria, had soared relentlessly through 2023–24, driven by currency volatility, high… The post From Price Spikes To Relief: How Nigeria’s Food Market Reset In 2025 – 2026  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Lagos State to award cash prizes for National Sports Festival medals following athlete protests. Gold medalists to receive up to N700,000. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-awards-cash-for-nsf-medals-after-protest/

LAGOS  – Nigeria’s electric vehicle (EV) market is set for accelerated growth in 2026, as industry executives project rising adoption driven by higher fuel costs, supportive policy signals, and increasing… The post Electric Vehicles Market In Nigeria Set For Major Boom In 2026  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

In recent developments, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has communicated with Donald Trump regarding trade tariffs. A spokesperson stated that the Prime Minister expressed his concerns during a phone call on Sunday “The Prime Minister reiterated his position on Greenland, emphasising that security in the High North is a priority for all NATO allies to […]

The Kano State Executive Council has approved a total of N8,528,203,682.58 billion for the execution of key infrastructure, health, education and social welfare projects across the state. The approvals were announced by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Waiya, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the 37th Executive Council meeting held […]

According to him, the Lagos gold refinery reflects the solid minerals sector’s response to the value-addition policy introduced to discourage the export of raw minerals and to promote local processing and manufacturing.

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has pushed back against calls to remove the Fuel Price Floor Programme, insisting the policy remains necessary due to persistent unfair pricing practices in the downstream petroleum sector.

Tragedy struck in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Saturday evening as three children lost their lives to a fire outbreak at the Ogidi area of the capital city. LEADERSHIP gathered that the fire which gutted a storey building was caused by a petroleum explosion resulting from fuel stored inside the residential building. The spokesperson for the […]

Global investment in clean fuels will need to quadruple by 2030 to meet global clean fuel ambitions, according to a new World Economic Forum report.  Highlighting the potential of the… The post Global Investment In Clean Energy Could Rise From $25bn To Over $100bn Annually By 2030 — WEF  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Thousands across the US, including Los Angeles and New York, march in protest against the Iranian government’s deadly crackdown on anti-government demonstr Read More: https://punchng.com/thousands-march-in-us-against-irans-crackdown-on-protesters/

LAGOS  – Analysts have cautioned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to adopt a cautious stance in the early months of this year through the use of revised Consumer Price… The post Analysts Caution CBN Over Rate Slash  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

LAGOS  – Oil prices rose over 1% on Friday as supply risks remained in focus despite the receding likelihood of a U.S. military strike against Iran.  Brent crude was up… The post Oil, Gas Prices Rise 1% As Supply Risks Remain In Focus  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

LAGOS  – The Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund have intensified efforts to improve workplace safety standards across the country, warning that negligence, poor awareness,… The post NECA, NSITF Want Employers To Prioritise Workplace Safety  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

NFF President Ibrahim Gusau confirms Eric Chelle will remain Super Eagles coach, praising the team’s progress after their 3rd place finish at AFCON 2025. Read More: https://punchng.com/gusau-backs-chelle-to-continue-as-eagles-coach/

Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in a chaotic final to claim their second Africa Cup of Nations title after a dramatic extra-time winner by Pape Gueye. Read More: https://punchng.com/drama-as-senegal-beat-morocco-to-claim-afcon-title/

A critical review of the Border Communities Development Agency’s (BCDA) 2026 budget proposal has raised fresh concerns about transparency deficit and questionable prioritisation, as most of the commission’s capital projects appear to fall outside its statutory responsibility to develop Nigeria’s border communities. The BCDA, established under the Border Communities Development Agency Act of 2003 (amended […]

DeleMomodu is a former presidential aspirant. In this interview, the renowned publisher speaks on his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The politician… The post We Must Stop APC In Next Election To Ensure We Don’t Promote Failure – Momodu  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Fafaa Dan-Princewill is a former gubernatorial aspirant in Rivers State. In this interview, he speaks on the Rivers State crisis. The politician laments that the issue is about the 2027… The post  Wike Not Having His Way Is Reason There’s Crisis In Rivers – Dan-Princewill appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

|  I commend ICPC chair and his team for their courageous investigation, says NBA anti-graft committee chairman Prof Badejo   The Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) Anti-Corruption Committee has described the three-count criminal charge filed against human rights lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as a […]

Stanbic Bank Ghana, in partnership with the traditional authority of Asere-Amartse We in the Ga State, has commissioned a water infrastructure project

Nigeria’s capital market operators have decried the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new capital hike, describing it as the “highest in the world” and warning that it risks wiping out brokers. The SEC’s revised requirements substantially raise capital thresholds across operator categories, including stockbrokers, fund managers and digital asset platforms, with compliance due by 30 […]

…Lenders Approach Highlights Strategic Split Defining Sector LAGOS – Nigeria’s banking industry is approach­ing the most decisive phase of its most far-reaching recapitalisation exercise in more than a decade, with… The post Nigeria’s Banking Sector Reset Enters Endgame appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

…Warn Speaker Not To Destabilise State With Personal Ambition LAGOS – Concerned about the deepening crisis in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu has been urged to intervene to save democracy… The post Sagay, Udeze, Others Ask Tinubu To Intervene In Rivers Crisis appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Chidozie Awaziem were seen partying in Lagos after their third-place win at the 2025 AFCON. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-ndidi-awaziem-party-in-lagos-after-afcon-third-place-finish/

Ghana’s ongoing macroeconomic recovery and signs of strengthened fiscal discipline are setting the stage for renewed investor confidence, according to Sydney Nii Ayitey Tetteh, Executive Head of Client Coverage, Corporate & Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana.

ABUJA – The Federal Government has instituted a three-count charge against a renowned Senior Ad­vocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mike Ozekhome, over alleged forgery and use of false documents in a… The post UK Property Case: ICPC Files Charges Against Ozekhome appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

ABUJA – The African Democratic Con­gress (ADC) has asked the Fed­eral Government to clarify the contents of the recently signed health cooperation memoran­dum of understanding (MoU) between Nigeria and the… The post ADC Demands Clarification On Nigeria, U.S. Health Cooperation MoU appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured N3.56b from the AFCON prize money after finishing third. See the full breakdown of earnings for the 2025 tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/eagles-earn-n3-5b-in-afcon-prize-pool/

Nigeria needs to critically evaluate this new threat and seek tailored assistance from nations that have successfully waged asymmetric warfare. The post EDITORIAL: ISWAP drone attack: The necessity of being proactive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.