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Emma Okonji Mastercard and Yellow Card, a licenced stablecoin infrastructure provider operating across Africa and other emerging markets, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate stablecoin-enabled payment innovation across Eastern
Russia's Vladimir Putin is travelling to China for second meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in less than a year.
• REA CEO: Decision sends powerful signal to investors, developers Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The governments of Adamawa and Kaduna states have officially issued Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os)
Allianz Fixed Income CIO Jenny Zeng warns bond markets may be somewhat overpricing inflation expectations. Meanwhile, she notes that while Fed hikes remain on the table, US energy independence and a gradually softening tariff impact could mitigate the need for dramatic action. (Source: Bloomberg)
Emma Okonji Against the backdrop of a new AI performance report showing that 82 per cent of organisations across Africa are experimenting with artificial intelligence through pilot projects, but only
Nigeria’s weightlifting team secures a record 29 medals, including 14 golds, at the 2026 African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Ismailia, Egypt. Read More: https://punchng.com/dikko-olopade-hail-lifters-after-african-champs-triumph/
AIK’s Zadok Yohanna injury casts a shadow over his availability for the Unity Cup. The Swedish club is cautious with his rehab, possibly delaying his debut Read More: https://punchng.com/yohanna-doubtful-for-unity-cup/
Veritasi Homes & Properties Plc successfully raises N16.76bn in its Series 2 Commercial Paper (CP) issuance, oversubscribing its N12bn target. Read More: https://punchng.com/veritasi-homes-raises-n16-76bn-in-cp-issuance/
The UN highlights a major digital education gap in Nigeria, with 78% of youth lacking basic digital skills, urging for urgent educational transformation. Read More: https://punchng.com/unic-premiere-academy-canvass-digitisation-of-learning-infrastructure/
Analog Devices Inc. is in advanced talks to acquire closely held Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, according to people familiar with the matter.
Gombe APC primaries are marred by fraud allegations, with aspirants claiming results were announced for an election that never held, threatening party unit Read More: https://punchng.com/election-never-held-gombe-apc-primaries-rocked-by-fraud-allegations/
The Nigerian Army establishes new formations, including brigades and battalions, to enhance operational posture and improve rapid response to threats natio Read More: https://punchng.com/armys-new-formations-boost-rapid-threat-response-coas/
