FG unveils blueprint for Africa’s digital trade transformation
20th July 2024 The Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday launched a comprehensive strategy to spearhead Africa’s digital trade revolution, aligning with the African Continental Free Trade Agreement framework. The initiative is a key component of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed…
ASUU THREATENS TO GO ON ANOTHER MASSIVE STRIKE AS THE REFUSED TO BE PAID IN FULL
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NAFDAC shuts bakery using unfortified sugar, banned bromate in Sokoto
The National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control says it has shut down a bakery in Sokoto State for using unfortified sugar and banned bromate. The NAFDAC State Coordinator, Mr Garba Adamu, while speaking with the News Agency of…
Water from Benin: Border agency rescues Ogun communities after PUNCH Healthwise report
June 4, 2024 After enduring years of hardship and suffering from waterborne diseases caused by lack of access to clean water, five Ogun agrarian communities finally found relief as the Federal Government through the Border Communities Development Agency intervened and…
How I beat American, Australians, Britons to Saudi athletics job – Udo-Obong
19th July 2024 Two-time Olympic medallist, Enefiok Udo-Obong, who has just been appointed as the Technical Advisor to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Athletics Development Programme, talks about how his Olympic status earned him the job, his plans and Nigeria’s…
Mikel congratulates Modric on new Madrid contract
19th July 2024 Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi, has congratulated Croatian legend Luka Modric after the midfielder signed a one-year contract extension with Real Madrid, The PUNCH reports. The 38-year-old was out of contract at the end…
English FA lists Pochettino, Tuchel, others to replace Southgate
The Football Association have identified a “number of candidates” to replace Gareth Southgate as they search for an England manager capable of “winning a major tournament”. Southgate resigned on Tuesday in the aftermath of England’s Euro 2024 final defeat against Spain. The…
FG shuts down gold mine in Kogi
20th July 2024 The Federal Government has shut down an illegal gold mine site in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, stated that the move was part of the…
US to strengthen bilateral relations with Nigeria
20th July 2024 The US President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement has said it was focusing on strengthening ties between the United States and Nigeria through Diaspora-led initiatives. According to a statement made available to Saturday PUNCH, members of the…
PDP govs back Fubara, plan stakeholders’ talks over lingering crisis
17th July 2024 The Peoples Democratic Governors Forum has thrown its weight behind Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State over the lingering political crisis, with a vow to begin wider consultation with other critical stakeholders in the state. The PDP…