Ghana End 37-Month AFCON Qualifying Winless Run; Ivory Coast, Senegal Win
Ghana ended a 37-month winless run in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with a 2-0 victory over Somalia, while Ivory Coast, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo recorded victories in Thursday’s matches. The four-time African champions secured their first Group C win in Essipong after suffering defeats to IvoryContinue Reading
Fubara’s surrender to Wike leaves loyalists in political limbo
Following the reconciliation between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Nyesom Wike, questions arise about the political fate of the governor’s loyalists. Read More: https://punchng.com/fubaras-surrender-to-wike-leaves-loyalists-in-political-limbo/Continue Reading
AFCON 2027 Qualifier: Guinea-Bissau Snatch Late Draw Against Madagascar
Guinea-Bissau scored an 84th-minute equaliser to hold Madagascar to a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying Group L encounter. Madagascar appeared set for victory after Warren Caddy broke the deadlock in the 59th minute, giving the hosts a 1-0 advantage. However, Guinea-Bissau fought back and restoredContinue Reading
Plateau residents demand security, power as Tinubu visits
As President Bola Tinubu visits Plateau State, residents are demanding concrete commitments to security, stable electricity, and agricultural development. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-residents-demand-security-power-as-tinubu-visits/Continue Reading
EFCC arraigns bizman for allegedly defrauding investors of £122,000
The EFCC has arraigned a businessman, Ashley Segun Oshin, before a Lagos High Court for allegedly defrauding two investors of £122,000 in an investment sch Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-bizman-for-allegedly-defrauding-investors-of-122000/Continue Reading
DMO’s November savings bond sales fall 17.4%
The Debt Management Office allotted N5.06bn in its November FGN Savings Bond offer, a 17.4% decline from October despite offering higher interest rates. Read More: https://punchng.com/dmos-november-savings-bond-sales-fall-17-4/Continue Reading
Nigeria’s digital credit access below 20% — NITDA
Fewer than 20% of Nigerian adults have accessed digital credit despite high bank account ownership, a new NITDA report reveals, highlighting investment gap Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-digital-credit-access-below-20-nitda/Continue Reading
Gunmen shoot Abuja man dead, four arrested
Police in the FCT have arrested four suspects linked to the killing of Goodness Imonighavr, who was trailed and shot by gunmen on Gwarinpa Expressway, Abuj Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-shoot-abuja-man-dead-four-arrested/Continue Reading
Wema Bank awards N300m to 11 tech innovation winners
Wema Bank has awarded N300 million to 11 winning teams at the seventh edition of its Hackaholics innovation programme to accelerate tech-based solutions. Read More: https://punchng.com/wema-bank-awards-n300m-to-11-tech-innovation-winners/Continue Reading
Market cap rebounds to N163.86tn on NGX
The Nigerian Exchange Limited closed positively as market capitalisation rebounded to N163.86tn and the All-Share Index rose by 505.56 points. Read More: https://punchng.com/market-cap-rebounds-to-n163-86tn-on-ngx/Continue Reading