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By Aduragbemi Omiyale Nigerian lender, Zenith Bank Plc, is expanding its footprint in the United Kingdom, with the opening of a new branch in Manchester. The launching of this branch is on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with government officials from Nigeria and the United Kingdom, regulators, investors, customers, and business leaders from both countries expected to grace the occasion. A statement from the bank said the new Manchester branch would complement Zenith Bank’s existing operations in the UK and serve as a strategic hub for supporting businesses engaged in international trade and investment. Through the branch, the bank will provide…

Image Source Every entrepreneur starts with an idea, but turning that idea into a functioning business usually requires capital. Early funding helps cover essential costs, including product development, inventory, technology, and marketing. Without adequate financing, even promising concepts can stall before reaching the market. For many founders, understanding where to find funding and how to qualify for it becomes one of the first major challenges of building a company. Entrepreneurs across the world face this challenge, including those operating in growing markets, where cities have become major startup hubs. Despite the rising entrepreneurial activity, many founders still struggle to access…

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the cattle rustling at Ado-Awaye in Iseyin Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Monday. According to Ayanlade, the suspects were Sekooni Wale, aged 30, the driver of the Mazda bus, and Jimoh Toheeb, aged 25, the motor boy. He explained that further investigation was subsequently extended to Maya Town in the Lanlate area, where the principal suspect, Moshood Abdullahi, aged 38, was apprehended. The PPRO said…

Akwa United FC have expressed appreciation to their supporters after their important win against Sporting Lagos FC in the Nigeria National League. The Promise Keepers defeated Sporting Lagos 1–0 in their Matchday 14 clash at the Uyo Township Stadium on Sunday, March 15, 2026, a result that strengthened their position at the top of NNL Conference B. The morning after the match, the club shared photos of the crowd on social media and thanked fans for their strong support during the game. “A big thank you to all our amazing fans who came out in large numbers to support us…

Korede Fasoyin, son of renowned Christ Apostolic Church gospel singer, Deborah Fasoyin, popularly known for the song “Odun n Lo Sopin,” has debunked viral reports claiming that his mother is dead. Fasoyin, son of the veteran singer, dismissed the claim on Monday while speaking with The PUNCH, saying the reports circulating on social media were false. The rumour had spread widely online, with several posts showing Mama Fasoyin’s photograph alongside “RIP” inscriptions, while many users posted condolence messages. Reacting to the development, Korede said the family had begun making a video to further clarify the situation and reassure well-wishers. “My…

France held the first of two rounds of mayoral elections on Sunday, and although the results of local contests do not always offer a reliable preview of national elections, the vote provided a snapshot of the political mood on the ground. Here are five takeaways from the ballot, which ​precedes days of alliance-building that will dictate the eventual victors in next Sunday’s runoff votes: * NATIONAL RALLY SCORES IN STRONGHOLDS, HITS A ‌CEILING ELSEWHERE The far-right National Rally (RN) notched eye-catching wins in its southern and northern bastions, reclaiming Perpignan outright in the first round and finishing a strong second in Marseille. Capturing Marseille, France’s second-largest…

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is due to appear in court on Monday to appeal a conviction for criminal ​conspiracy over attempts to procure campaign funds from Libya, for ‌which he received a five-year jail sentence last year. It made Sarkozy the first post-war president of France to be imprisoned – a stunning downfall for a man who led ​the country from 2007 to 2012. He was incarcerated in ​October at La Sante prison in Paris and was freed three ⁠weeks later, after a court agreed to release him under judicial supervision, which ​included a ban on leaving France. Sarkozy’s conviction capped years of legal battles over ​allegations…

Speaking to reporters in the capital Beirut following two weeks of widespread destruction triggered by the US and Israeli bombing of Iran, António Guterres noted that Hezbollah rocket fire into Israel in support of Tehran had been followed by a “devastating” Israeli bombing campaign which is “rendering large portions of Lebanon uninhabitable.”No war of choice for Lebanese“The Lebanese people did not choose this war. They were dragged into it,” he continued. “The war must stop,” the UN chief said, underscoring that there is no military solution to the conflict continuing across the Middle East, only a diplomatic one in line with…

Sam Adurogboye, a former General Manager of Public Affairs at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, writes from Lagos Bird strike activity poses a challenge to aircraft operations worldwide. This will continue for as long as we have birds flying in the sky. They will. Their existence will remain a challenge, as their activities are inimical to smooth and safe aircraft operations. They are God’s creatures, which humanity will have to live with. The collisions between birds and aircraft occur mainly during takeoff and landing. Birds tend to pass aircraft for another bird and, as such, flock around the flying machines.…

The military escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran is putting extreme pressure on energy markets. Although no major supply disruptions have been reported yet, the risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz pose a threat to the global economy if the conflict continues.Key figures: 20% of global oil consumption passes through the Strait of Hormuz Up to USD 147/barrel: a historic level that Brent crude could exceed in the event of a prolonged disruption. ‘A conflict limited to a few days or weeks – the most likely scenario at present – should have a limited impact. However, if the conflict…