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âŚas Pan-Atlantic University holds 25th inaugural lecture Olusegun Vincent, a professor of Accounting and Corporate Finance at Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), read more Conflating informal economy, SMEs misleads policy, expert warns
Reports are emerging from the powerful explosion at a military barracks in Bolivia that killed at least nine people.
US-Israel war on Iran and political instability in Somalia lead to pirates targeting cargo ships off Horn of Africa The scourge of Somali piracy targeting cargo ships and smaller dhows off the Horn of Africa has returned to levels not seen in a decade, driven by a convergence of factors including disruptions to the shipping industry caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran and a resurgence of political instability in Somalia. Since late April there have been eight hijackings by Somali pirates, including two within the space of a fortnight in August: one targeting an oil tanker with ties to Iran, the other a Cameroon-flagged vessel, the Lutuf, carrying military equipment for Turkey. Continue reading...
Longsys Electronics Founder Cai Huabo says 78% of proceeds will go into research and development as the company shifts from a module house to a semiconductor memory brand. With expansion plans in Brazil, Europe, and the US, Longsys aims to break the industryâs priceâdriven cycle and position itself at the forefront of AIâera innovation. (Source: Bloomberg)
Alex Zhavoronkov, Founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine, discusses the implications after an AI-discovered lung drug developed by his company showed promise in reversing biological signs of aging. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Eiffel Tower was shut on Monday after staff protested over women being âsidelinedâ during a Hindu groupâs visit.
Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang urges Northern leaders to prioritise education to tackle the Almajiri system, calling it a threat to development. Read More: https://punchng.com/almajiri-mutfwang-urges-northern-leaders-to-prioritise-education/
ADC candidate Manir Danâiya queries Sokoto government over persistent water shortage despite billions budgeted, demanding a public account of water project Read More: https://punchng.com/daniya-urges-sokoto-govt-to-publish-water-projects-account/
ABIODUN OLUWADARE contends that reform should not be judged solely by its discomfort The 2027 presidential contest has barely begun, yet one important thing has already changed: the political conversation
*Captain Okonkwo admits the Nigerian ladies struggled to find rhythm African champions Nigeriaâs DâTigresses completed their adventure in the 2026 FIBA Womenâs Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany yesterday without
Mojeed Abisiga is an award-winning Data & AI Leader, entrepreneur, technology educator, public speaker, and Forbes Technology Council member, recognised as a Marquis Whoâs Who Honoree, an Einstein Visa Green
Alitheia Capitalâs W.O.M.A.N. 2026 program connects over 300 women-led businesses in Nigeria with investors and expertise to close capital gaps. Read More: https://punchng.com/alitheia-moves-to-close-capital-gap-for-women-led-businesses/
