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Daniel Bwala demarketed and ridiculed Nigeria internationally
17+ hour, 41+ min ago (310+ words) According to him, the programme's producers had initially told him the discussion would focus on government policies such as security, corruption and the economy. He said he was not informed that his past political statements would be brought up. Bwala…...
Gombe First Lady announces 200 bank accounts for GBV survivors
23+ hour, 43+ min ago (504+ words) The wife of Gombe State Governor, Asma'u Muhammadu-Yahaya, on Monday, described the International Women's Day celebration as a significant moment to reaffirm society's responsibility to support women in building peaceful families and a progressive nation. Speaking during the 2026 International Women's…...
Tinubu submits FCT budget to Senate for approval
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (289+ words) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted the 2026 statutory budget of the Federal Capital Territory Administration to the Nigerian Senate for consideration and approval. The letter conveying the budget proposal was read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday by…...
FAAN issues 100,000 airport access cards after tollgate chaos
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (494+ words) More than 100,000 airport access cards have been issued to motorists across the country as part of efforts to implement the Federal Government's cashless policy at airport tollgates, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku,…...
US warns citizens of possible terror threat to facilities, schools in Nigeria
21+ hour, 24+ min ago (402+ words) The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned of a possible terrorist threat targeting US facilities and US-affiliated schools in the country. In a security notice issued via its website on Monday, the embassy said the alert was intended to…...
IWD: Lagos celebrates female sanitation workers, approves free healthcare
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (352+ words) The Lagos Waste Management Authority on Monday celebrated female sanitation workers across the state with free medical screenings and recognition awards to mark the International Women's Day. The event, held at the agency's headquarters in Ijora Olopa, brought together female…...
African startups’ funding rises 56% to $272m
14+ hour, 42+ min ago (286+ words) African Startup. Credit: Google African startups raised a total of $272m in February 2026, marking a 56 per cent increase from January, according to a report by Africa: The Big Deal. The surge reflects a strong rebound after a relatively muted start to…...
Zedvance targets N250bn commercial lending by 2026
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (293+ words) Zedvance Finance Limited, a leading subsidiary of the Zedcrest Group, has officially announced an ambitious strategic roadmap to disburse N250bn in commercial funding by the year 2026. This announcement, made in a Monday statement, follows a stellar performance by the firm's Commercial…...
FG, states adopt unified gaming framework to boost economy
19+ hour, 57+ min ago (675+ words) The Federal Government and the gaming regulators of 25 states have adopted a unified regulatory framework for the gaming sector, aimed at strengthening oversight of advertising, promoting collaboration among regulators, and enhancing the sector's contribution to Nigeria's economy. This was revealed…...
Students injured in stampede as Lagos school building collapses
17+ hour, 42+ min ago (691+ words) Some students were hospitalised on Monday after sustaining injuries during the evacuation from a three-storey building housing Yemco Daycare Nursery, Primary and Comprehensive College, which collapsed on Adu Street, Aguda, in the Ogba area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt…...