NNPCL stations drop petrol price to N965 in Abuja

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The retail price of premium motor spirit popularly known as petrol, has dropped to N965 per litre in the Federal Capital Territory. Checks by PUNCH Online on Monday revealed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited effected the new price…

Transfer: Boavista set €6m price tag for Onyemaechi

Portuguese club, Boavista want €6m to sell their left-back, Bruno Onyemaechi, DAILY POST reports. Turkish outfit, Trabzonspor have strong interest in the Nigeria international. Onyemaechi has 18 months left on his contract with Boavista. The 25-year-old is reportedly open to…

EIU projects improved Eurobond issuance in 2025

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The Economist Intelligence has said that lower borrowing costs would encourage more Eurobond issuance in the New Year in the West African region. This was disclosed in the EIU’s Financial Services Outlook 2025 titled ‘The Great Easing,’ which was released…

Lookman eyes more success after CAF award win

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Newly crowned African Footballer of The Year Ademola Lookman marked his return to Atalanta’s starting lineup with a crucial goal in their 3-2 victory over Empoli on Sunday, helping extend La Dea’s lead at the Serie A summit to two…

Digital literacy essential for Africa’s economy – Firm

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The Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative, Gbenga Sesan, has called for increased investment in digital literacy programmes, particularly in underserved communities, to ensure broader access to digital services. In a note shared with The PUNCH, Sesan emphasised that such initiatives…

Gyaran haraji ya zo don ya zauna – Tinubu

Shugaban Ƙasa Bola Ahmed Tinubu ya jaddada cewa babu gudu, babu ja da baya kan gyaran harajin da gwamnatinsa ta ƙaddamar kwanan nan, wanda ya haifar da cece-kuce. Ya bayyana hakan ne yayin da yake amsa tambayoyi a hirar sa…

New book advises professionals on career success

In her new book, ‘Maximising Your Career Seasons,’ Victoria Ibhawa offered crucial advice for professionals on how to thrive and make the most of each phase in their careers. Ibhawa, founder of ‘Inspired for Impact,’ whose career spans over 17…

CWT partners World Bank to empower women traders

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The Connecting One Million Women Who Trade initiative has partnered with the World Bank to empower one million women traders globally. The initiative, according to a statement on Sunday, was launched in Lagos to break gender barriers and foster economic…

NAPTIP reunites 1,200 trafficked victims with families

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About 1,200 victims of  human trafficking were reunited with their families in one year, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has said. NAPTIP revealed this in a three-year performance overview spanning September 2021 to September 2024.…

Billboxx tackles SMEs cash flow challenges with $1.6m

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Billboxx, an integrated billing-to-payment platform designed to ensure timely payments for businesses across Africa, disclosed on Monday that it had successfully closed a $1.6m pre-seed funding round. The investment saw participation from notable investors, including Norrsken Accelerator, Kaleo Ventures, Founders…