Cervical cancer: FG gets six million doses of HPV vaccine

The Federal Government has secured over six million doses of the Human Papillomavirus vaccine and essential supplies for the rollout of the vaccination for girls aged nine to 14 years on October 24, 2… 18th October 2023

Court disbands Yahaya Bello’s task force on illegal firearms

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declared as unconstitutional, the Special Task Force on Illegal Smuggling of Firearms that was set up by Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. A concerned indi… 18th October 2023

Stand-up order: Obasanjo didn’t disrespect obas, says Olubadan

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, has described as unfortunate a recent encounter between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and traditional rulers in Oyo State, where the ex-President ch… 18th October 2023

Zulum orders demolition of brothels, revokes NRC land

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State,  on Tuesday, ordered the demolition of brothels and criminal dens notorious for prostitution, gangsterism and other illicit activities around the Maiduguri met… 18th October 2023

Ondo lawmakers meet Ganduje, suspends Aiyedatiwa’s impeachment

After a two-hour closed meeting with the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, and the party reconciliation committee, aggrieved members of the Ondo House of Assembly a… 18th October 2023

I didn’t leave N359bn debt behind, Ortom replies Alia

The immediate-past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Tuesday, accused his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, of spreading falsehood regarding the state’s debt profile. Ortom described as fal… 18th October 2023

Tinubu appoints ICPC chair, sacks Hajj commission boss

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, approved the appointment of a new management team for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, pending Senate confirmation. In the ne… 18th October 2023

Protesters storm N’Assembly, oppose EFCC chair’s confirmation

The Senate, on Tuesday, received a letter from President Bola Tinubu, seeking the confirmation of Ola Olukoyede and Muhammad Hammajoda as the substantive Chairman and Secretary, respectively, of the E… 18th October 2023

Why I want N550m damages for compulsory retirement – Ex-DIG

A compulsorily retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Moses Jitoboh, has prayed the National Industrial Court in Abuja to declare his retirement by the Police Service Commission before his mandat… 18th October 2023

Free Israeli hostages, France, Turkey urge Hamas

Diplomatic bids to free around 200 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza gathered pace Tuesday, with Turkey saying it was in talks with the Islamist group to secure their release. Turkish Foreign Minister Ha… 18th October 2023

Many feared killed as Oyo security agents, herders clash

There was palpable fear at Apalokun village in the Iwerele, Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State, as many persons were reportedly feared dead in a clash between Operation Burst, Oodua Peoples Co… 18th October 2023

ECOWAS sanctions: Reps call for reopening of borders with Niger Republic

The House of Representatives has requested the Federal Government to reopen the country’s borders with Niger Republic. The Green Parliamentary Assembly notably requested the federal government t… 18th October 2023

Uzodimma lacks popularity to win Imo gov poll – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party says the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, can’t win the upcoming November 11 governorship election in the state if the poll was free and fair. According to the opposit… 18th October 2023

Ogun gets FG approval to fix Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta road

The Ogun State Government, on Tuesday, declared its readiness to take over the construction of the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Road from the Federal Government and transform it into a world-class carriageway. … 18th October 2023

Reps probe abandoned N74bn Kaduna Eastern bypass road

The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Works to investigate the release and utilisation of funds approved for the construction of the Kaduna Eastern Bypass from 2017 to date. The r… 18th October 2023

WHO condemns strike on Gaza hospital

The World Health Organisation has condemned the deadly strike on a Gaza hospital, demanding the immediate protection of civilians and health care in the strip. The United Nations health agency made th… 18th October 2023

ECOWAS sanctions: Reps call for reopening of borders with Niger Republic

The House of Representatives has requested the Federal Government to reopen the country’s borders with Niger Republic. The Green Parliamentary Assembly notably requested the federal government t… 18th October 2023

Reps to probe alleged mishandling of N183.9bn COVID-19 intervention funds

LASG seeks cooperation on Lekki-Epe road construction

Water corporation demands prompt payment of bill

Tinubu lauds Ooni of Ife at 49

Hundreds die in Gaza hospital strike 

N35,000 wage award: Labour gives govs ultimatum, 61 million Nigerians to get N1tn

XEjet Airline takes delivery of Bombardier CRJ200

Indigenous airline Xejet has announced taking delivery of additional Bombardier CRJ-200 with registration 5N-XEJ in its fleet expansion and business plan. According to the airline, the additional airc… 18th October 2023

BPP builds capacity for procurement officers

The Bureau of Public Procurement has announced its plans to conduct a capacity-building training initiative aimed at enhancing the skills of procurement officers working within government institutions… 18th October 2023

Regulatory obstacles, policies stifling businesses – Operators

Experts have said there have been a lot of regulatory obstacles and policies stifling businesses. They argued that though Nigeria has taken steps to improve its business environment in recent years, m… 18th October 2023

Tinubu’s ministers face first assessment January

The Federal Government will begin quarterly assessments of the performance of the 48 ministers in January when their ministries will have received the budget for the 2024 fiscal year. The Special Advi… 18th October 2023

FG estimates electricity demand to hit 45,662MW by 2030

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said electricity demand will grow to 45,662 megawatts by 2030. This was contained in the 2022 Market Competition Repo… 18th October 2023

FG rakes over N26bn from drivers’ licenses in 2022

The Nigerian government generated over N26.2bn from the issuance of National Drivers Licenses in 2022,  The PUNCH findings has shown. Analysis of the Federal Road Safety Corps’ Statistical Digest f… 18th October 2023

Aviation group inaugurates advisory council

Aviation Hall of Fame, a non-governmental organisation, has unveiled a 16-member Advisory Council, for effective and painstaking take-off. Members of the Council, comprising tested professionals, are … 18th October 2023

‘Nigeria’s automotive industry below one per cent of global share’

Despite multiple efforts to position Nigeria’s automotive industry globally, Nigeria and other African countries still contribute less than one per cent to global auto and auto-component production…. 18th October 2023

Ekiti restates commitment to sustainable urbanisation

The Special Adviser, Ekiti State Bureau of Housing and Mortgage Development, Dr Gboyega Oloniyo, has restated the state government’s commitment to provision of basic services and promotion of sustai… 18th October 2023

NDDC invests in solar power to tackle climate change

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has announced that the strides taken by the agency in the area of solar power aligns wit… 18th October 2023

Dorman Long Engineering appoints new MD, director

Dorman Long Engineering, a leading Oilfield Equipment, Structural Steel, Marine Structures Engineering and Fabrication Company in West Africa, has announced the appointment of Engr. Chris Ijeli, as it… 18th October 2023

Experts disagree over declining interest in auto mechanics

Nigeria’s automotive operators have conflicting views and arguments over the declining interest in learning auto mechanics among young people, The PUNCH understands. While some experts who spoke to … 18th October 2023

FG to derisk mining sector, plans security technology budget

The Federal Government, through the Solid Minerals Development Fund, is making efforts to derisk the country’s mining sector and attract investments. The SMDF said it partnered with the Africa Finan… 18th October 2023

ACCA’s competition set to shape future financial leaders

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, a global professional accountancy body, has announced the Secondary School Finance Competition to target young finance talent and promote financial … 18th October 2023

Accurate data will enhance decision making process – ILO

The Chief Statistician and Director of the ILO Department of Statistics, Rafael Diez de Medina, has emphasised that without accurate data, labour market decisions cannot be taken. He noted that the 21… 18th October 2023

United Capital grows profit by 9.76% to N8.47bn

Investment firm, United Capital, grew its profit in the third quarter by 9.76 per cent to N8.47bn from N7.72bn in the same period in 2022. This was revealed in the Unaudited Consolidated and Separate … 18th October 2023

MABISCO ceases operations, puts manufacturing plant on sale

Mayor Biscuits Company Limited, an indigenous biscuits company, has confirmed the shutdown of its operations and the decision to sell its manufacturing biscuits plant. This announcement was contained … 18th October 2023

NGX rebounds with N158bn gain for investors

After starting the week in the reds, the Nigerian Exchange Limited rebounded and returned a profit for investors on Tuesday. The market capitalisation had lost N89bn on Monday just as the National Bur… 18th October 2023

Zamfara gov appoints new ZIPA executive secretary

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has appointed Hajia Mariam Yaro as the new Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Investment Promotion Agency. Yaro hails from Maru Local Government Area of Zamf… 18th October 2023

Business

Airlines increase flight seats to beat high operating costs

PalmPay, Poppin partner on fintech education

Dangote, Honeywell, others enjoyed N390.26bn tax waivers in two years

Ogun promises measures to attract investment

Over 100 mini-electricity grids now operating in Nigeria – FG

Unity Bank customers win in Verve promo

Firman launches free water pump installation promo

Firman, a brand of Sumec Machinery and Electrical Company Limited, China, has launched a promotional offer to provide free installation services for its recently unveiled Hi-Flow water pump. The promo… 18th October 2023

XEjet Airline takes delivery of Bombardier CRJ200

Indigenous airline Xejet has announced taking delivery of additional Bombardier CRJ-200 with registration 5N-XEJ in its fleet expansion and business plan. According to the airline, the additional airc… 18th October 2023

BPP builds capacity for procurement officers

The Bureau of Public Procurement has announced its plans to conduct a capacity-building training initiative aimed at enhancing the skills of procurement officers working within government institutions… 18th October 2023

Regulatory obstacles, policies stifling businesses – Operators

Experts have said there have been a lot of regulatory obstacles and policies stifling businesses. They argued that though Nigeria has taken steps to improve its business environment in recent years, m… 18th October 2023

Tinubu’s ministers face first assessment January

The Federal Government will begin quarterly assessments of the performance of the 48 ministers in January when their ministries will have received the budget for the 2024 fiscal year. The Special Advi… 18th October 2023

FG estimates electricity demand to hit 45,662MW by 2030

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said electricity demand will grow to 45,662 megawatts by 2030. This was contained in the 2022 Market Competition Repo… 18th October 2023

FG rakes over N26bn from drivers’ licenses in 2022

The Nigerian government generated over N26.2bn from the issuance of National Drivers Licenses in 2022,  The PUNCH findings has shown. Analysis of the Federal Road Safety Corps’ Statistical Digest f… 18th October 2023

Aviation group inaugurates advisory council

Aviation Hall of Fame, a non-governmental organisation, has unveiled a 16-member Advisory Council, for effective and painstaking take-off. Members of the Council, comprising tested professionals, are … 18th October 2023

‘Nigeria’s automotive industry below one per cent of global share’

Despite multiple efforts to position Nigeria’s automotive industry globally, Nigeria and other African countries still contribute less than one per cent to global auto and auto-component production…. 18th October 2023

Ekiti restates commitment to sustainable urbanisation

The Special Adviser, Ekiti State Bureau of Housing and Mortgage Development, Dr Gboyega Oloniyo, has restated the state government’s commitment to provision of basic services and promotion of sustai… 18th October 2023

NDDC invests in solar power to tackle climate change

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has announced that the strides taken by the agency in the area of solar power aligns wit… 18th October 2023

Dorman Long Engineering appoints new MD, director

Dorman Long Engineering, a leading Oilfield Equipment, Structural Steel, Marine Structures Engineering and Fabrication Company in West Africa, has announced the appointment of Engr. Chris Ijeli, as it… 18th October 2023

Experts disagree over declining interest in auto mechanics

Nigeria’s automotive operators have conflicting views and arguments over the declining interest in learning auto mechanics among young people, The PUNCH understands. While some experts who spoke to … 18th October 2023

FG to derisk mining sector, plans security technology budget

The Federal Government, through the Solid Minerals Development Fund, is making efforts to derisk the country’s mining sector and attract investments. The SMDF said it partnered with the Africa Finan… 18th October 2023

ACCA’s competition set to shape future financial leaders

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, a global professional accountancy body, has announced the Secondary School Finance Competition to target young finance talent and promote financial … 18th October 2023

Accurate data will enhance decision making process – ILO

The Chief Statistician and Director of the ILO Department of Statistics, Rafael Diez de Medina, has emphasised that without accurate data, labour market decisions cannot be taken. He noted that the 21… 18th October 2023

United Capital grows profit by 9.76% to N8.47bn

Investment firm, United Capital, grew its profit in the third quarter by 9.76 per cent to N8.47bn from N7.72bn in the same period in 2022. This was revealed in the Unaudited Consolidated and Separate … 18th October 2023

MABISCO ceases operations, puts manufacturing plant on sale

Mayor Biscuits Company Limited, an indigenous biscuits company, has confirmed the shutdown of its operations and the decision to sell its manufacturing biscuits plant. This announcement was contained … 18th October 2023

NGX rebounds with N158bn gain for investors

After starting the week in the reds, the Nigerian Exchange Limited rebounded and returned a profit for investors on Tuesday. The market capitalisation had lost N89bn on Monday just as the National Bur… 18th October 2023

Zamfara gov appoints new ZIPA executive secretary

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has appointed Hajia Mariam Yaro as the new Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Investment Promotion Agency. Yaro hails from Maru Local Government Area of Zamf… 18th October 2023