Politics

Independent Nigeria•3/9/2026

Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws

Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.

Sultan’s Hypocritical Stance On Sharia

Following President Donald Trump’s last year designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” due to the alleged persecution of Christians, and the subsequent report by US lawmakers describing…

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Nigerien, two suspected kidnappers arrested in Edo

The Edo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers, including a Nigerien national, and neutralized another in separate operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerien-two-suspected-kidnappers-arrested-in-edo/

Owoturo: Registrar Industry Growth Has Been Challenging

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Coronation Registrars, Mr. Seyi Owoturo in this interview with Kayode Tokede speaks on the need to deepen youth participation in the Nigeria’s capital market

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Fosun International Slumps After Warning Loss May Widen

Fosun International Ltd. fell the most in months in Hong Kong trading after warning its annual loss may widen by as much as fivefold, driven by impairment charges on property projects and other assets.

Yardeni Raises Odds of Markets Meltdown to 35% on Iran War Risks

US stocks are facing a growing risk of a sharp selloff this year as the escalating war in Iran hurts global markets, according to veteran strategist Ed Yardeni, updating his outlook for what he describes as “fast-moving times.”

HP: Cyber Criminals Leaning on AI Hacking Techniques to Target Users

Olawale Ajimotokan The HP Research has warned that attackers now employ AI vibe- hacking techniques in infection scripts to trick targets into executing malware. The latest threat, contained in the

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Oduwole Urges Women to Lead with Strategy, Courage

Nume Ekeghe The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has urged Nigerian women to approach leadership and economic participation with strategy, courage and long-term thinking as they

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CRC Credit Bureau Launches Mobile App

Kayode Tokede CRC Credit Bureau is redefining digital credit management with the launch of the CRC Mobile App, a smart, secure platform designed to give customers seamless access to their

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Signature Bank Capital Surpasses CBN’s N50bn Recapitalisation Benchmark

Kayode Tokede Signature Bank Limited has increased its capital base to N52 billion, exceeding the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) prescribed minimum capital requirement of N50 billion for regional commercial

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Nwaochei: Three Million Barrels Push Central to Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Stability, Energy Security

Mr. Francis Nwaochei is the Chairman, Society of Petroleum Engineers Nigeria Council, a critical oil and gas professional group. In this conversation with Peter Uzoho, Nwaochei talks about the upcoming