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Last week, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson attended the Imo Economic Summit and made a remark that sparked reactions among Nigerians. He said Nigeria exports professionals, entertainment, and mineral resources to the United Kingdom, while the UK exports pharmaceuticals, services, whisky, and other items to Nigeria. Many Nigerians felt insulted. But others felt the statement revealed a deeper truth about the relationship between the two countries. Looking at the face of Johnson while he was making the comment, it did not seem he intended to mock Nigeria or crack a joke. The instances he cited showed that he believed…

An All Progressives Congress chieftain in Kwara State, Isaac Adeyemi, has advised the ruling party to throw its 2027 governorship ticket open to all senatorial districts in the state, insisting that competence—not zoning—should determine who emerges as the next governor. The party stalwart, who spoke in an interview with PUNCH Online on Friday, dismissed the escalating zoning agitation in parts of the state, describing it as unnecessary and lacking a historical basis. He said the APC must remain inclusive ahead of 2027, warning that shutting out aspirants under the guise of zoning could deepen existing divisions within the party. “Let…

A total of 149 companies currently enjoying pioneer status incentives will retain their tax holidays for at least two more years, despite Nigeria’s transition to a new tax regime scheduled to take effect from January 2026, the Federal Government has said. The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission disclosed this on Thursday during a media parley in Abuja, noting that the existing beneficiaries would be protected under transitional provisions of the new tax framework. Data presented by the commission showed that the Pioneer Status Incentive has attracted total capital investments of about N8.7tn since its inception in 2017, while supporting the creation…

Interventions by MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices and other development partners are increasing awareness and uptake of family planning services among women in rural communities across Ebonyi State. The interventions, implemented through service delivery, public sector strengthening and community sensitisation, have focused on improving access to family planning and sexual and reproductive health services, particularly for women with limited economic means. Stakeholders said during a Solutions Journalism Reporting Trip for South-East journalists held in Enugu and Ebonyi States, which concluded on Friday. Speaking during the reporting trip in Enugu, the Regional Manager for MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices (South-East Zone), Dr Elvis…

Former Super Eagles forward Daniel Amokachi has called on key figures in Nigerian football to prioritise the upgrade of infrastructure, particularly playing pitches, across the country’s leagues, The PUNCH reports. Amokachi made the remarks in Abuja on Tuesday at the Nigeria National League, Prostar and Sportslight Hub Awards for November, which were organised to recognise outstanding performances by players, coaches and other participants in the NNL. He warned that many of the pitches approved for league matches required urgent improvements to meet acceptable standards. “Although the league continues to make progress, the condition of pitches remains a major challenge. There…

American rapper Cardi B and Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido were among the top acts who thrilled fans at the 2025 Soundstorm Festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Almanzar, turned Soundstorm into her own late-night block party during the early hours of Sunday, according to Revolt. She was one of the most anticipated headliners at the festival, which was organised by MDLBEAST and attracted thousands of music lovers to the Saudi capital. Her appearance in the conservative kingdom had earlier raised eyebrows. Known for her daring fashion choices and explicit lyrics, many fans expressed surprise…

DAYO OYEWO reports on the ordeal of whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh, celebrated internationally yet still behind bars in Nigeria, nearly three years after being granted bail On December 3, 2025, the international organisation, Blueprint for Free Speech, announced the winners of its Whistleblowing Prize, which celebrates individuals exposing corruption and human rights abuses. Among the awardees was Nnamdi Emeh, a young man who has spent almost three years in a correctional centre in Anambra State for alleged whistleblowing. The 2025 awards marked the eighth edition of the global recognition programme. According to organisers, the prizes highlighted disclosures against institutions including Meta,…

Google expanded Gemini’s AI verification feature to videos made or edited with the company’s own AI models. Users can now ask Gemini to determine if an uploaded video is AI-generated by asking, “Was this generated using Google AI?”Gemini will scan the video’s visuals and audio for Google’s proprietary watermark called SynthID. The response will be more than a yes or no, Google says. Gemini will point out specific times when the watermark appears in the video or audio. The company rolled out this capability for images in November, also limited to images made or edited with Google AI.Some watermarks can…

The total crypto market capitalization has fallen to an eight-month low, wiping out all gains this year, as analysts remain bearish in the short-term.Total market capitalization fell to $2.93 trillion in late trading on Thursday, its lowest level since April, according to CoinGecko.The total market value of crypto has declined by around 33% since its all-time high of around $4.4 trillion in early October and is down almost 14% since the beginning of this year, prompting many analysts and observers to claim the bear market is underway.It fell to a 2025 low of $2.5 trillion on April 9 before recovering…

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