FAAC allocation rises to N2.43tn as oil revenue rebounds
The FAAC allocation to federal, state, and local governments rose by N90bn to N2.428tn in October, driven by a rebound in oil revenue and taxes. Read More: https://punchng.com/faac-allocation-rises-to-n2-43tn-as-oil-revenue-rebounds-2/Continue Reading
Lagos warns residents over cybercrime risks
The Lagos State Government has warned residents about cybercrime risks, launching a public education campaign for Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-warns-residents-over-cybercrime-risks/Continue Reading
Presidency to install 750,000 electricity meters in 2027
The Presidency plans to install 750,000 electricity meters in 2027 under the Presidential Metering Initiative to close Nigeria’s metering gap. Read More: https://punchng.com/presidency-to-install-750000-electricity-meters-in-2027/Continue Reading
Marriage more taxing for women, says actor Uzor Arukwe
Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has said marriage places greater demands on women than men, arguing that being married does not define a woman’s worth or fulfilment. Arukwe said this during an interview on the In My Opinion podcast, shared on IG on Wednesday, where he was asked whether society hadContinue Reading
UEL: Ndidi Helps Besiktas Edge Out Hoffenheim 3-2 Away
Turkish giants Besiktas overcame Hoffenheim 3-2 away on matchday 2 of the UEFA Europa League at the PreZero Arena, Sinsheim on Thursday night. Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi was in the starting lineup for Besiktas before going off on 90 minutes. It was Ndidi and his teammates’ second win inContinue Reading
NAFDAC raids five shops, seizes fake brand packaging worth ₦200m in Aba
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has seized counterfeit packaging materials worth over ₦200m from five shops at Old Court Road Market in Aba, Abia State. The agency said the materials, allegedly intended for the production and supply of counterfeit alcoholic beverages and other products, includedContinue Reading
ECL: Arokodare Plays 90 Minutes As Hajduk Split Edge Ajax
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare featured for the full 90 minutes as Ajax suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Hajduk Split in their UEFA Conference League opener at Stadion Poljud on Thursday. Despite controlling 57% of possession, the Dutch giants struggled to break down a resilient and disciplined Hajduk defense,Continue Reading
US sanctions Cuban bank accused of ties to Iran bank
The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s Banco Internacional de Comercio S.A. (BICSA) due to its alleged ties with Iran’s Karafarin Bank. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-sanctions-cuban-bank-accused-of-ties-to-iran-bank/Continue Reading
Jigawa varsity bans smartwatches, others during exams
Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Health Sciences has banned smartwatches and other electronic devices in exam halls to curb misconduct. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-varsity-bans-smartwatches-others-during-exams/Continue Reading
Meta unveils new AI model Muse Spark Open
Meta has launched Muse Spark Open, a new open-weight AI model it claims rivals top Chinese developers and is optimised to run on Apple’s M5 Ultra chips. Read More: https://punchng.com/meta-unveils-new-ai-model-muse-spark-open/Continue Reading