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The conversation about Nigeria’s trade competitiveness usually begins in the wrong place. It starts with tariffs, trade agreements, and policy frameworks. It moves to currency volatility, foreign exchange access, and the cost of doing business. These are real problems, and they deserve serious attention. But there is something more fundamental that rarely gets the same urgency, something that happens before a deal is signed, before a shipment is invoiced, before a container ever reaches its destination. It happens at the port gate. And in Nigeria, that is where trade goes to wait. Apapa Port in Lagos, the country’s busiest, takes…

Patients who use mobile applications to manage medical conditions including depression and chronic pain might assume the apps have been evaluated by regulatory agencies to be safe and effective. But that isn’t necessarily the case.Most of the more than 55,000 medical apps that claim to diagnose or treat a condition—or ones that provide clinical decision support, known as “therapeutic” apps—have never been assessed by any trusted neutral bodies or regulatory agencies to evaluate them for technical soundness, ethical design, or clinical benefit. The apps often don’t comply with regional data security and privacy laws to protect people’s sensitive health information.Medical…

The inability of the All Progressives Congress leadership to secure a consensus arrangement forced the postponement of the party’s governorship primaries in Kwara, Bauchi and the state assembly primaries in two constituencies in Zamfara. Also in Nasarawa, late arrival of electoral materials forced voters back to their homes with the process expected to be completed on Friday (today). This comes as the ruling party constituted key election management structures for its 2026 presidential primary, appointing a committee chaired by former Senate President, Pius Anyim, along with a separate  appeal panel led by former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari. In Thursday’s…

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By Adegboyega Adeleye Marcus Rashford has clarified his latest controversial comments after backlash from Manchester United supporters who accused him of snubbing the club while celebrating his England recall. The forward sparked reactions online after thanking coaches and clubs that helped revive his career over the past 18 months following his inclusion in England’s 2026 World Cup squad. On his Instagram Story, Rashford mentioned figures including Hansi Flick, Unai Emery, FC Barcelona and Aston Villa, but omitted Manchester United. The post quickly sparked reactions online, with some supporters interpreting it as a dig at his parent club amid continued uncertainty…

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested two suspects for alleged involvement in the peddling of illicit drugs in Nkanu East Local Government Area of the state. The command also recovered quantities of substances suspected to be variants of Cannabis sativa, popularly known as Indian hemp, during separate intelligence-led operations. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the arrests in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Friday. According to Ndukwe, the operations were part of the command’s sustained proactive policing and crackdown on criminal activities across the state. The police spokesperson stated that…

England manager Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with several big names included and a few notable omissions. Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze were all selected after impressive performances this season for Arsenal. Captain Harry Kane also made the squad after another strong campaign with Bayern Munich, while Marcus Rashford kept his place despite spending the season on loan at FC Barcelona from Manchester United. Ivan Toney earned a call-up after returning to the England setup, while Ollie Watkins and Anthony Gordon were also included in attack. In midfield, Jude Bellingham…

Actor and the recent winner of the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Award for Best Lead Actor, Uzor Arukwe, speaks with FAITH AJAYI about his career in the movie industry, recognition and other issues What went through your mind when your name was announced as the winner of the AMVCA Best Lead Actor? It was really indescribable. The first thing I felt was stillness. That probably sounds strange given the AMVCA setting and atmosphere. The hall was filled, there were cameras everywhere, and there was noise. But in those infinite seconds when my name was announced, everything became very quiet. The…

Wale Akinselure Medical and dental lecturers at the University of Lagos have commenced an indefinite strike, demanding full implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure for academics in the College of Medicine, including arrears from July 2024. The industrial action, declared by the National Association of Medical and Dental Academics, was announced on Wednesday during a press conference held at the Consultants Lounge of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. The development comes as the Lagos Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities accused both the Federal Government and the Lagos State Government of failing to fully implement key components…

Africa’s economic outlook remains resilient, even as geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainty continue to create headwinds. According to the African Development Bank, real GDP growth is projected at 4.3 per cent in 2026, up from 4.2 per cent in 2025 and 3.1 per cent in 2024, supported by improving macroeconomic stability and domestic demand in parts of the continent. However, the outlook is increasingly exposed to downside risks, including higher energy prices, tighter financial conditions, and trade disruption linked to ongoing conflicts. In volatile times, business leaders and government departments turn to their finance and accounting professionals for trusted…