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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has given the go-ahead foreign crucial financial assistance to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited. According to a statement by the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi, on Tuesday, the intervention aims to strengthen Nigeria’s financial system …

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has reiterated Nigeria’s stance against foreign interference in its domestic affairs and highlighted the importance of cordial international relationships. Tuggar made this known at the briefing of the members of the diplomatic corps on the programme and policies of the Federal Government, …

Barcelona have reportedly agreed personal terms with Dani Olmo and have submitted a new bid to RB Leipzig as they eye a summer move. Following Olmo’s brilliant performances at Euro 2024 as Spain cruised to the title, it has been reported that Barcelona are interested in signing the midfielder. The Catalan …

Kenny Okolugbo, Consultant Communications and Strategy to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has debunked claims that the Senate President said he would be “eating while protesters are protesting.” Okolugbo, in a statement made available to our correspondent on Thursday, emphasised that Akpabio never made such remarks. “He (Akpabio) was merely …

Hilarious reactions have trailed a clip that was shared on TikTok which captured a lady apologizing to her husband’s girlfriend. The lady was captured in the clip sarcastically begging her husband’s girlfriend never to stop giving special delicacies to him. According to her, her husband usually comes home with different …

Nigerian lady gets steamed up over the souvenir she received at her daughter’s school party after paying a sum of N10,000. The lady @derbiewhite expressed disappointment at the little gift and food she received at her daughter’s school party. Apparently, the school had shared two packs of jollof rice and soda drinks …

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, has lamented the destruction of a technology hub in Kano, just days before its scheduled launch. The Digital Innovation Park, designed to support Nigeria’s technical talent accelerator program (3MTT), was reportedly set ablaze and looted during the protests on …

Manchester United lifted the Snapdragon Cup, at the stadium of the same name, after deservedly defeating Real Betis 3-2 in San Diego. After Iker Losada’s opener for the opposition, against the run of play, Erik ten Hag’s men had to come from behind to notch the victory. The Reds did …

Officers of the Nigeria Police stationed at the Eagles Square in Abuja have dispersed protesters with canisters and pepper spray. At 10:30 am, police shot canisters after first firing warning non-lethal shots at the ground. Following the warning shots, an angry protester confronted the police officers, holding up a baby …

The PUNCH Newspapers has been chosen as one of eight organisations from Europe, the Middle East and Africa regions to participate in the Google News Initiative AI Launchpad programme, delivered in collaboration with FT Strategies and Google. The AI Launchpad is a five-month intensive programme designed to help news publishers …