Delta targets 5,000 jobs from glass factory revival
The Delta State Government says the planned revival of the moribund Delta Glass industry is expected to create at least 5,000 jobs when fully operational. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-targets-5000-jobs-from-glass-factory-revival/Continue Reading
Arsenal hold Barcelona to 1-1 draw in women’s Champions League
Arsenal earned an impressive 1-1 draw against holders Barcelona in a Women’s Champions League group stage clash at Camp Nou on Thursday. Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-hold-barcelona-to-1-1-draw-in-womens-champions-league/Continue Reading
Most Nigerian Airports Not Profitable – Aviation Minister
Minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo has reiterated that the federal government is spending revenue generated from profitable airports to sustain several airports operating at a loss across the country. Keyamo said the development had made private sector participation necessary in the management of some airports to improveContinue Reading
Dangote Raises Africa Investment To $70bn, Plans 10,000MW Power Intervention
President and chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed plans to increase the group’s investment programme in Africa from $50 billion to about $70 billion under its Vision 2030. The plan includes a major intervention in electricity generation to support industrial growth, to the tune ofContinue Reading
NGO Trains Young Women On Governance, Policy Advocacy
A non-governmental organization, Mumsbooth Empowerment Initiative has trained 142 young women on civic participation, governance and policy advocacy as part of efforts to strengthen women’s involvement in decision-making processes. The training was organised under the initiative’s Her Voice, Her Rights: Inclusive Civic & Policy Action Hub, with support from theContinue Reading
Cost Of Living: ASCSN Demands N300,000 Minimum Wage Increase
The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) on Thursday demanded an immediate increase in the minimum monthly salary of the lowest-paid federal worker to N300,000, rejecting temporary wage awards and palliatives as inadequate to address the rising cost of living. The union also threatened nationwide picketing and withdrawalContinue Reading
FG Considers Electric Buses To Ease Nigerians’ Transport Burden
The federal government is considering a private-sector-driven electric mass transit initiative aimed at reducing transportation costs for Nigerians across the six geopolitical zones. The proposed Renewed Hope Electric Transportation Initiative (RHETI) seeks to deploy affordable electric buses in major cities nationwide, beginning with pilot routes in one city in eachContinue Reading
Kano Court Sentences Man To Death For Killing 5-Year-Old Boy
A Kano State High Court has sentenced, Hamisu Baita, to death by hanging over the killing of a five-year-old boy, Suwudi Surajo. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sanusi Ado Ma’aji, who presided over Court 15, after concluding that the prosecution had sufficiently established its case against the defendant. TheContinue Reading
Tension Grips Akwa Ibom Community Over Gruesome Killing Of Village Chairman
Tension has gripped Odoro Ikot 1 community in Ukana Mbak Ikot Clan, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, following the gruesome killing of its Village Chairman, Mr. Ukeme Jonah, and the subsequent burning of the village head’s residence and vehicle by angry youths. The Akwa Ibom StateContinue Reading
Messi shortlisted for third consecutive MLS MVP award
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has been named a finalist for the 2026 MLS Most Valuable Player award after winning the Golden Boot with 26 goals. Read More: https://punchng.com/messi-shortlisted-for-third-consecutive-mls-mvp-award/Continue Reading