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Stakeholders in Nigeria’s banking, philanthropy, government, corporate and civil society sectors have called for stronger collaboration to address the country’s growing out-of-school children crisis, warning that failure to act could undermine national development, economic growth and security. The call was made at the 4th Education Summit 2026, organised by the Ibironke Adeagbo Foundation in Lagos, where participants deliberated on practical strategies for improving access to education and reducing the number of children excluded from schooling. Nigeria currently faces the highest out-of-school children crisis in the world, with estimates ranging from 14.8 million to over 18.3 million children absent at the…
Ether treasury company Sharplink has bought Ether for the first time in eight months as the token sank to its lowest price this year on Thursday.On-chain data from Arkham shows a wallet associated with Sharplink received 5,000 Ether (ETH), worth $7.85 million, from crypto prime brokerage FalconX on Thursday. The last time it received Ether from FalconX was on Oct. 26, when it bought $78.3 million worth of ETH. The purchase comes as Ether hit $1,537 on Thursday, its lowest price in 2026. The latest purchase could suggest a revival of the company’s active Ether accumulation strategy.”I’m seeing genuine corporate accumulation…
After Taylor Parker was convicted in the murder of Reagan Simmons-Hancock, she expressed remorse for the crime in a handwritten letter that she sent to her former boyfriend’s father. In the emotional note obtained by TMZ, Parker, 33, directly addressed ex Wade Griffin’s father, Jimmy Griffin, and asked for forgiveness. While she acknowledged she might not deserve his forgiveness, she said, “I’ve asked God for forgiveness and I believe He has showed me it.” Parker touched on her faith, family and her relationship with Jimmy and Wade in the letter. She also thanked Jimmy for the role he played in…
At least eight people, including a baby, have died and 26 others have been rescued after a three-storey building collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos State on Thursday, emergency authorities have said. The building, a shopping complex located on Old Ojo Road near Alakija Bus Stop in Satellite Town, collapsed around 11:40 a.m., trapping an unknown number of occupants beneath the rubble. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said emergency responders had recovered eight bodies and rescued 26 people from the debris as of 4:20 p.m. on Thursday. The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, stated that rescue…
From cocoa and coffee to cashews and olive oil, the continent’s most valuable farm exports are reshaping national balance sheets and attracting global capital, ARINZE NWAFOR writes Ever wondered which of Africa’s crops qualify as “super crops”? I do. Increasingly, forward-looking business minds are recognising that in 2026, the continent’s agricultural exports are shaped less by volume alone and more by profitability, value addition, export diversification, and access to premium markets. These are the factors that ultimately determine which commodities generate the strongest economic returns, and where viable business opportunities lie. Drawing on official first-quarter 2026 trade data from across…
The family of a 14-year-old boy, Ezekiel Olapade, who was killed during a shooting incident in Ilobu, Osun State, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, demanding the arrest, investigation and prosecution of those allegedly responsible for his death. In the petition dated June 23, 2026, and addressed to the IGP, solicitors to the family, Law Corridor, alleged that Kareem Saheed, popularly known as “Tanfeani,” and seven others were involved in the attack that led to the teenager’s death on June 21 in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State. The seven others identified in the petition are…
What principles guide Nigeria’s foreign relations when it comes to the manner in which other nations maltreat Nigerians? What principle guides the nation’s official response to such a phenomenon? Do we have any? Do we follow it strictly? Two recent events spur the questions. One was an interview the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, gave on TV. The second one was a speech South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, gave following the latest round of destructive anti-migrant protests in his nation. Interrogating how Nigeria officially responds to bad behaviour is something I’ve been doing on this page for as…
The Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited has unveiled a proposed fresh investment of $50m in its terminal as part of efforts to strengthen port infrastructure, expand capacity, boost operational efficiency, and support Nigeria’s ambition of becoming the leading maritime hub in West and Central Africa. In a statement on Wednesday, the Managing Director of PTML, Mr Ascanio Russo, disclosed the planned investment on Tuesday during a visit to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, in Abuja. According to the statement, the investment, which will be undertaken by PTML, a member of the Grimaldi Group, is targeted at…
Former Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior has emerged as one of the leading candidates to become Moses Simon’s manager at Paris FC amid growing uncertainty over the future of current coach Antoine Kombouaré, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to French outlet Le Parisien, Kombouaré is expected to leave the Ligue 1 club despite successfully steering them away from relegation last season. The former Paris Saint-Germain and Nantes manager took charge at the end of February following the departure of Stéphane Gilli, inheriting a side entrenched in a relegation battle. Under his guidance, Paris FC climbed to an 11th-place finish, ending the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has defended the 16-year minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions, saying the policy is backed by existing education laws and informed by evidence linking maturity to academic success. The board’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, stated this on Thursday during a dialogue organised by the Education Writers’ Association of Nigeria via Zoom. The dialogue, themed “2026 Admission Policy Review and JAMB Scorecard: A Conversation with the Registrar,” examined key issues surrounding admissions and tertiary education in Nigeria. There have been calls in some quarters for a review of the tertiary admission…
