Former vice-president and presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to account for the N10 billion approved for Ebola preparedness. This was as he also warned the Federal Government against using the outbreak to restrict political activities or discourage Nigerians from voting in the 2027 […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday urged state governments to end their dependence on the Federal Government for solutions to local power problems and to set up functional electricity markets under the Electricity Act 2023. He spoke at the opening of the National Stakeholders’ Workshop on the Electricity Act 2023 at the State House Banquet […]

Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso has placed investment in Nigeria’s financial markets, including naira-denominated instruments, on the agenda for broader financial cooperation with China. In discussions with the chairman and senior management of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), Cardoso outlined how Nigeria’s stronger financial foundations could support deeper investment ties […]

The Bida Local Government in Niger State has shut down ice cream production facilities operating without the required licences and National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control registration numbers. The council said the facilities were found to have serious hygiene lapses, including flies in ice cream mixtures, during an inspection by its environmental […]

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has said it was not briefed before the announcement of the State Presidential Campaign Committee for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. The party said this on Thursday, a few hours before the scheduled inauguration of the campaign council. This was contained in a statement signed […]

Former Fulham goalkeeper, John Vaughan, has died at the age of 62, prompting tributes from clubs he represented during his playing and coaching career. Fulham confirmed the news in a statement on its X handle on Thursday, expressing sadness over the passing of the former shot-stopper and extending condolences to his family, friends and former […]

A diplomat diagnosed with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has reportedly deteriorated into multi-organ failure, as the Federal Government and state governments intensify surveillance, contact tracing and emergency preparedness to prevent the spread of the deadly disease. The patient’s name and nationality were, however, not disclosed. The Director of […]

Former Senator Tolu Odebiyi has commended President Bola Tinubu’s ambition to build a $1 trillion Nigerian economy, describing effective risk management as critical to achieving sustainable economic growth and national development. In a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Thursday, Odebiyi made the remarks while delivering his acceptance speech after receiving the Honorary Fellow […]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigeria to develop the resources and technology needed to produce goods and services locally rather than continue to depend on imports. Jonathan made the call on Wednesday while commissioning the Zeetin Technologies plant in Idu, Abuja, which manufactures tricycles for the Nigerian market. He said Nigeria’s large youth […]

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has directed officials of the commission in the South-East to review Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) records and remove bottlenecks hindering the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the directive on Tuesday in Enugu during an […]

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointment of four officials to key positions in the state’s power, road infrastructure, airport and transportation sectors. The appointments were announced in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday evening by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Yinka Oyebode. The development came hours after Oyebanji […]

JPMorgan Chase & Co has deposited N50bn with the Central Bank of Nigeria as part of efforts to secure a merchant banking licence and expand its operations in Africa’s largest economy. The deposit, valued at about $38m, meets a key requirement in the American lender’s application and signals its readiness to establish a licensed banking […]