July 2025 – Page 164

Benue: Kwande Guber Movement To Challenge Alia In 2027

09.07.2025

The Movement for the Actualization of Kwande Gubernatorial Ambition (MAKGA, has vowed to challenge Governor Hyacinth Alia’s second term ambition during the 2027 gubernatorial race in Benue state. The group is insisting that it would produce the next governor of the state, rather than allow the incumbent state Governor Hyacinth Alia contest for another term....

Politics

NNPP Boycotts Lagos Council Poll, Cites Disregards To Rule Of Law

09.07.2025

The Lagos State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has announced its decision to boycott Saturday’s Local Government Elections in Lagos State, citing fundamental irregularities, illegalities, and disregard for the rule of law by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). A statement issued by the state Chairman of the party, Mrs. Ronnie...

UK Funds Aviation Safety: ICAO Receives £1.4m Boost

09.07.2025

The Government of the United Kingdom has announced a voluntary contribution of approximately CAD 2.2 million to the International Civil Aviation Organisation, reinforcing its commitment to aviation safety, environmental sustainability, and the strategic transformation of the UN agency. According to a report by ICAO, the funding will support the safety and sustainability pillars of its...

Senate C’ttee Reaffirms Commitment To Security

09.07.2025

The Senate Committee on Army has lauded the efforts and sacrifices of troops under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) for their relentless fight against Boko Haram insurgents and other criminal elements in Nigeria’s North East region. The commendation came during an oversight visit by the committee to the Theatre Command headquarters in Maiduguri, Borno State. Led...

Interswitch Drives Propertytech Innovation in Real Estate

09.07.2025

Interswitch, a leading African technology company, has reaffirmed its commitment to cross-sector innovation as an Associate Partner at the recent sixth edition of the Lagos State Real Estate Fest. The event brought together stakeholders, including property developers, investors, government representatives, urban planners, project financiers, architects, and technology providers, to discuss the future of Nigeria’s real...

Ijaw In US Honours Ogbuku With Award

09.07.2025

The Ijaw National Congress of the Americas (INC-A) has honored the Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, with an award of Champion of Economic Empowerment. The INC-A presented the award to Ogbuku in Houston Texas, USA, as part of its three-day second Ijaw Global Convention with a theme: “Effective Leadership in...

Nigeria BRICS Trade Surges Amid US Tariff Threat

09.07.2025

Nigeria’s trade with BRICS countries jumped to N5.41tn in the first quarter of 2025, more than three times higher than the N1.54tn recorded from exports to the United States, The PUNCH reports. This was according to an analysis of data from the National Bureau of Statistics’ foreign trade statistics report. The significant rise shows a...

McDons Hotel Boss, Akweke, Lauds PFIPC On Steps For Economy Revival

09.07.2025

The Chairman/CEO, McDons Skye Hotel, Owerri, Modestus Chigo Akweke, has lauded the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Nigeria’s premier institution dedicated to fostering and facilitating international partnerships and investments, on steps for the revival of the economy. He noted that PFIPC aims to create a supportive environment for foreign investors, ensuring they have the...

Unified RoW Charges Urged for Nigeria’s Telecoms

09.07.2025

The Federal Government has been urged to harmonise right-of-way charges across the country and incentivise local production of telecom equipment to drive broadband expansion and prepare Nigeria for the digital decade. In a note shared with The PUNCH, telecom analyst Osita Odafi warned that despite major strides in mobile and internet penetration, Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure...

Revenue Generating Agencies Treat Govt Funds As Personal Property- ICPC Boss

09.07.2025

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has accused revenue generating agencies of operate with impunity and treating public funds as personal property. He urged the National Assembly to intensify its oversight functions on such agencies for enhanced transparency. Speaking at the 2025 National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance organised...