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By Yinka Kolawole The Pan African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitments to improve energy supply, provide affordable long-term financing for industries, strengthen local procurement, secure industrial corridors and establish quarterly engagements with…
Team Nigeria’s campaign in the table tennis event at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games ended on Monday after Matthew Kuti and Favour Ojo suffered defeats in their respective final preliminary-round matches. Kuti, Nigeria’s deputy captain, needed a victory against Italy’s Francesco Travesan to…
Book Reviewed: Isuwa, S. (2026). Digital shift in Nigeria’s newspaper industry. Jos University Press Ltd. ISBN: 978-978-62671-8-0 Reviewer: Prof. Usman Shehu, Deputy Vie Chancellor (Administration), National Open University (Noun), Abuja The transformation of newspaper journalism in the digital…
By Yinka Kolawole Many small businesses in Nigeria are missing out on Federal Government contracts due to inadequate knowledge of public procurement procedures, Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, has said. Enoh stated this in Abuja at the launch of the Micro, Small and Medium…
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, has banned signing-out ceremonies and all related celebrations on campus over security concerns. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Registrar, Dr Grace Olubunmi Babalola,…
By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is set to convene a two-day energy efficiency summit in Lagos to address high energy costs, improve industrial competitiveness and promote investment in alternative power solutions. Speaking in Lagos, MAN President, Dr. Ifeanyi…
Former Miss Taraba, Comfort Williams, has died. The pageant organisers, Prime Planet Event Managers, announced her death in a condolence statement on Monda Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-miss-taraba-comfort-williams-dies/
MTN Nigeria’s fintech revenue fell 25.91% to ₦97.5bn after Xtratime’s suspension, as MoMo moved to Alipay+ and MTN targets 30 million fintech customers by 2026.
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane headline a 26-man shortlist for the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World XI following a global voting exercise involving 19,806 professional footballers. The shortlist also features some of the biggest names in world football, including France captain Kylian…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) will open the bid portal for Nigeria’s 2026 oil and gas licensing round on November 20, with 40 blocks available to local and international investors. The post NUPRC sets November 20 for opening of 2026 oil, gas licensing round portal…
FIFA has agreed to make key documents relating to President Gianni Infantino’s abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors available to members of its Council, but access will be restricted to its headquarters in Zurich under strict confidentiality rules. The decision…
Afreximbank has provided an $81.9 million loan to Veenocks Limited to expand its porcelain tile manufacturing plant in Sagamu, Ogun State, in a project expected to increase annual production capacity threefold. The post Afreximbank provides $81.9 million loan to Veenocks for Ogun tile factory…
Former Miss Taraba and Assistant Managing Director of Prime Planet Event Managers, Comfort Williams, has died. Her death was announced on Monday, November 2, 2026, in a statement released by Prime Planet Event Managers, organisers of the Mr and Miss Taraba pageants. The organisation described…
CREDICORP launches SPARK to widen consumer credit in Nigeria, after 351,000 Nigerians accessed N53.5bn. The loan also aims to support buyers and local firms.
The United Kingdom government has reversed its proposal to extend the permanent residency qualifying period for migrant care workers to 15 years, allowing eligible foreign workers, including Nigerians, to retain the existing five-year settlement pathway. The post UK reverses 15-year settlement…
Women in Nigeria’s healthcare sector are seeking stronger professional networks, mentorship and opportunities to drive innovation as they work to
British International Investment (BII), the UK government’s development-finance institution, plans to invest about £2.25 billion ($3 billion) in some of
Olubusayo Adeniyi, CEO, Cedrus Group Africa, says bridging Africa’s infrastructure gap requires institutions with the capacity to connect capital, expertise
