December 2025 – Page 243

Nigeria’s IMO Return Signals Renewed Global Confidence

03.12.2025

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has stated that Nigeria’s return to Category C of the International Maritime Organisation Council reflects a renewed vote of confidence in the country’s role within the international maritime system. In a statement on Monday signed by his media aide, Dr Bolaji Akinola, the minister disclosed this...

Nigeria GDP Growth Reaches 3.98% in Q3 2025, NBS Reports

03.12.2025

Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.98 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, marking a slight improvement over the 3.86 per cent recorded in the same period of 2024, according to the latest Gross Domestic Product report released by the National Bureau of Statistics. This came as members of the Organised Private Sector cautioned that...

Transafam Power launches CSR initiative for elderly

03.12.2025

Transafam Power Limited, one of the two power-generation arms of Nigeria’s largest listed conglomerate, Transnational Corporation Plc, has unveiled its first corporate social responsibility initiative for senior citizens in its host community of Okoloma-Afam, Oyigbo Local Government Area, Rivers State. The company announced the programme in a statement on Monday, signalling a strategic push to...

Leadership Gap, Not Capital, Slows African Business Growth

03.12.2025

The Executive Director and Co-founder of Colton Group, Dr Balogun Collins, has said that African businesses are being held back not by a shortage of capital but by a deficit of disciplined leadership. Collins said this in an interview with The PUNCH, where he highlighted the ways that leadership can strengthen businesses. A 2022 report...

Ahmadu’s Desire For Social Cultural Transformation Of Yoruba Land Is Insatiable – Atmos CEO

03.12.2025

The Chief Executive Officer of Atmos Integrated Services, Dr. Ajibola Ahmadu has described the President of Yoruba Leadership and Peace Initiative (TYLPI), Dr. Olusegun Ahmadu’s desire for rapid social/cultural transformation of Yoruba Land is insatiable considering his creation of number social groups. Ajibola showered encomium on the President while speaking on the need to celebrate...

NDC Seeks TETFund Support To Deepen Research

02.12.2025

The Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, has called for enhanced support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to boost the College’s research capacity and overhaul its curriculum in line with Nigeria’s rapidly evolving security landscape, including the integration of artificial intelligence. Ahmed, the 22nd Commandant of the College,...

How Currency Moves, And Reinsurance Rates Are Shaping Car Insurance Prices In India?

02.12.2025

There are various international and domestic factors that affect the prices of car insurance in India. The currency fluctuations and reinsurance rates are among the most significant. Reinsurance assists in counterbalancing huge-scale claims and catastrophic events. The fluctuations in global reinsurance prices and exchange rates have a direct impact on the prices that consumers pay....

Tinubu Appoints Al-Makura As N’Central Coordinator Of Renewed Hope Initiative

02.12.2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday appointed former Nasarawa State Governor, Senator Tanko Al-Makura, as the Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) for the North-Central geopolitical zone. Other appointees include HE Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa for the South-South, HE Isa Yuguda for the North-East, HE Aminu Bello Masari for the North-West, Senator Anyim Pius...

Chelle To Name 28- Strong Super Eagles For AFCON

02.12.2025

Super Eagles coach Eric Sekou Chelle is expected to announce a 28-player squad this week for the forthcoming 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off on December 21 in Morocco. The Franco-Malian coach has been working to assemble his best squad following Nigeria’s disappointing performance in the CAF Play-Offs. The 48-year-old has been consulting...

Oyo Fire Service Rescues 27-Year-Old Man From Well In Ogbomoso

02.12.2025

Officials of the Oyo State Fire Service on Monday successfully rescued a 27-year-old man who fell into a well in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The agency disclosed the incident in a statement signed by its Chairman, Maroof Akinwande, made available to journalists on Tuesday. According to Akinwande, the Fire Service received a distress call early Monday...