Demand deposits climb 71% •Analysts highlight cash dependence, financial inclusion challenges By Peter Egwuatu Currency held outside the banking system by Nigerians rose by 103.8 per cent to N4.923 trillion in September 2026 from N2.416 trillion in September 2023, highlighting the persistent dem...
government
By Ebunoluwa Sessou As Nigeria prepares for another general election in 2027, the question of women’s participation in politics and access to elective offices remains a subject for debate. Read Also: Elections: INEC struggles to get 14m PVCs to voters Adeola Azeez, a daughter of ...
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•Declares no vacancy in Aso Rock, Plateau Govt House •Says no rainbow coalition, Plateau going APC By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has said President Bola Tinubu inherited an economy that was tottering on the brink of collapse from the administration...
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By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR — Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Cross River residents that the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport and Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be delivered, urging them to re-elect President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027. Shettima gave th...
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*Taraba, Plateau, Jigawa, Bayelsa, Benue among states with thousands of cards awaiting collection *Sokoto, Nasarawa, Zamfara, Yobe record significant increase in voter population *Kano yet to compile collection figures; Borno, Bauchi, Kebbi withholding data *Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Ek...
business
The Leprosy Mission Nigeria, in partnership with Great Britain, has planted economic trees in Minna, Niger State, to tackle climate change effects. Read More: https://punchng.com/leprosy-mission-partners-britain-on-tree-planting/...
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Nigerians in Northern England have urged the FG to establish a permanent passport office in Manchester after a recent intervention saw 1,709 enrolments. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-in-uk-seek-permanent-passport-office-in-manchester/...
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has warned that AI cannot replace the human compassion and clinical judgement at the heart of patient care. Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-cant-replace-nurses-compassion-says-nmcn-registrar/...
parks
Lee Group of Companies is developing a $1.8bn industrial park in Ogun State, expected to host over 29 factories and create more than 2,500 jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/lee-group-unveils-1-8bn-industrial-park-in-ogun/...
business
The Equipment Leasing Association of Nigeria will explore how businesses can sustain growth and manage financial pressures amid a changing economic landsca Read More: https://punchng.com/elan-to-explore-changing-economic-landscape/...
safety
Nigeria’s NDLEA and the Australian Federal Police have signed a pact to combat drug trafficking through intelligence sharing and joint operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-australian-police-seal-pact-to-target-drug-route/...
schools
A philanthropist, Adebiyi Habib, says technological innovation and quality education are critical to addressing Nigeria’s insecurity challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/philanthropist-advocates-tech-quality-education-to-tackle-insecurity/...
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By John Alechenu ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Arch. Peter Agada, has called for an end to the export of Nigeria’s raw materials without adding value, saying the practice deprives the country of greater economic benefits. Agada spoke in...
