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Africa Reputation Pulse releases an independent reputation intelligence audit examining APRA’s institutional standing, continental reach, professional influence and priorities for its next decade. LAGOS, Nigeria | October 2026 — A new independent reputation intelligence audit of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) has examined a defining question for the continent’s …

The Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna has dismissed an appeal by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai challenging a lower court’s refusal to grant him bail in his ongoing prosecution by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). A three-member panel of the appellate court unanimously …

The 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who were abducted in Imo State have reportedly been offered the option of completing their national service in any of the six South-West states. A parent of one of the survivors told Saturday PUNCH on Friday that the graduates …

By Blaise Udunze Prophet Alex Ugochukwu, the Overseer of Immaculate Chapel Ministries (ICM) Global, has released a fresh set of political and national prophecies, predicting that former Anambra State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will win the 2027 presidential election “clean and clear.” He predicted …

Emirates Holidays has launched the Thailand Pass, offering exclusive benefits across shopping, dining and leisure activities for customers travelling to and throughout Thailand. Available to Emirates Holidays customers* traveling to Thailand, the pass unlocks exclusive offers of up to 40% off, with no minimum spend. Emirates Holidays customers can redeem …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government until the end of a two-week deadline to reduce petrol prices nationwide and begin negotiations for a new national minimum wage, warning that it may take further action if the demands are ignored.Shop African Art The ultimatum was announced in …

President Bola Tinubu will kick off his 2027 re-election campaign in Kaduna on October 24, the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has announced. Yari, a former Zamfara State governor, disclosed this on Friday after briefing Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, …

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigerian Exchange Limited, Jude Chiemeka, has been appointed President of the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), effective September 30, 2026. Chiemeka, who also chairs the West African Capital Markets Integration Council, succeeds Pierre Célestin Rwabukumba, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Stock Exchange, as …

…Students to get 10 free shares after buying 10 shares The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has launched a groundbreaking Student Share Grant Initiative, designed to help young Nigerians begin their investment journey early while deepening financial literacy and encouraging a culture of long-term wealth creation. The initiative, which is open …

The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA), Pan-Atlantic University, has hosted its first Residency under TheMuseumsLab Fellowship, welcoming two cultural professionals from the United Kingdom and Uganda for a week of professional exchange, learning and engagement with Nigeria’s museum and creative ecosystem. The Residency, which ran from 13–19 September 2026, …