Political news and analysis
Nigerian distillers protest the governmentâs sachet alcohol ban, enforced by NAFDAC to curb underage drinking and protect public health. Read More: https://punchng.com/distillers-protest-fgs-crackdown-on-sachet-alcohol/
IATA data shows a 3.8% rise in global passenger demand for January 2026, driven by strong international travel despite Lunar New Year timing. Read More: https://punchng.com/iata-reports-3-8-jump-in-january-passenger-demand/
Eminent Nigerians celebrate veteran journalist Tola Adeniyi at his 80th birthday and book launch, praising his courage and contributions to journalism. Read More: https://punchng.com/nwachukwu-aregbesola-hail-veteran-journalist-adeniyi-at-book-launch/
President Bola Tinubu has nominated celebrated tax reform tsar Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, elevating the man who read more Oyedele moves from taxman to deputy finance chief in fresh cabinet shake-up
Rubio explained that the United States was coordinating multiple evacuation routes but faced major disruptions due to airspace closures and attacks on regional infrastructure.
Capitalfield Group has achieved the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, demonstrating its commitment to safeguarding client data and information security. Read More: https://punchng.com/capitalfield-group-bags-iso-certification-for-data-protection/
The âcashlessâ policy is a welcome initiative, but FAAN could have done more sensitisation Many travellers to domestic destinations from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos have been missing
Sonny Aragba-Akpore argues that licensing more Internet Service Providers will boost access in the country The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the telecommunications industry regulator, believes licensing more Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will
Sunday Okobi Kaylabit Digital Limited has concluded preparations to launch an app that will unify crypto trading, gift cards conversion to cash, bills payment, and banking-like services into a single digital
Ebere Nwoji The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) for collaboration and strengthening of the insurance industry, in the
Nume Ekeghe Fitch Ratings has said Nigerian banks are better positioned to meet about $1.7 billion in Eurobond maturities and callable instruments due in 2026, citing a marked improvement in foreign-currency liquidity
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Chairman David Solomon said the reaction in financial markets to the Middle East conflict has been âbenignâ and it will take weeks to understand more about the situation.
