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The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured Nigerians that artificial intelligence will not determine the outcome of the 2027 general electio Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-only-nigerians-not-algorithms-will-decide-election-results-inec/

Daily Times Nigeria will honour distinguished Nigerians and institutions at its centenary awards in Lagos as part of its 100th-anniversary celebration. Read More: https://punchng.com/daily-times-to-honour-nigerian-changemakers-at-centenary-awards/

No Nigerian player was nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe leading the race for the award in London. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-missing-as-2026-ballon-dor-winner-emerges-today/

As Nigeria’s insurance industry targets growth, global models offer lessons for Nigerian insurers on using faster claims, affordable products and digital t Read More: https://punchng.com/global-models-offer-lessons-for-nigerian-insurers/

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says Nigerian businesses need patient capital, experienced investors, and institutional support, not just loans, for growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-businesses-need-more-than-loans-to-grow-oyedele-2/

Although the Wicked movies may not have given LGBTQ fans the sapphic moment they wanted for Elphaba and Glinda, Saturday Night Live UK heard their demands. On this weekend’s episode of the sketch comedy show, host Cynthia Erivo returned to the magical franchise for the parody Nigerian Wicked, in which she mixed it up by […]

A World Bank report reveals that nearly 83% of uneducated Nigerians live in poverty, highlighting a stark economic divide compared to educated citizens. Read More: https://punchng.com/nearly-83-of-uneducated-nigerians-live-in-poverty-wbank/

From career goals and club appearances to international caps and cricket centuries, Nigerian sportsmen have reached significant landmarks across different competitions in 2026, PETER AKINBO writes Tolu Arokodare (Ajax) Arokodare scored his 100th career goal in Ajax’s 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Conference League on October 22. The Nigerian striker

Three Nigerian fighters, David Samuel, Patrick Ocheme, and Raphael Uchegbu, will compete for titles at the PFL Africa finals in Kigali, Rwanda on December Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-trio-target-titles-at-pfl-africa-finals/

Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo explains how bad governance and traffickers’ lies push Nigerian youths to embark on the dangerous journey to Libya. Read More: https://punchng.com/bad-governance-traffickers-pushing-nigerian-youths-to-libya-soyombo/

A columnist argues for Nigerian journalists to collaborate on covering the 2027 elections to overcome challenges and ensure credible, professional reportin Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-elections-nigerian-journalists-should-collaborate/

Nigerians with Down’s syndrome are defying societal prejudice and stereotypes to secure jobs, find love, and live fulfilling lives despite the challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/down-but-not-out-nigerians-with-downs-syndrome-defy-odds-to-find-love-jobs/

Renowned virologists urge Nigerians to embrace hygiene as a case of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, which has no approved vaccine or treatment, is confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-virologists-urge-nigerians-to-embrace-hygiene-as-current-strain-defies-treatment/

Educational game designer Olajide Aderinto is promoting Nigerian history and cultural heritage through two new games, Pacesetters and Build Naija Ludo. Read More: https://punchng.com/aderinto-promotes-nigerian-history-with-board-games/

Cynthia Erivo spoofed “Wicked” during her stint hosting “SNL U.K.,” this time taking on the role of Glinda in “Nigerian Wicked.” Alongside Ayoade Bamgboye as Elphaba, Erivo — sporting a blonde wig and pink velour tracksuit — starred in a lo-fi, melodramatic version of the Oscar-nominated musical in which the two enemies-turned-friends go off to […]

An expert has raised concerns over declining sperm concentration in Nigerian men, warning that toxins, lifestyle, and STIs could worsen infertility. Read More: https://punchng.com/expert-warns-of-declining-sperm-concentration-in-nigerian-men/

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani and Abdulaziz Yari say northern Nigerians will repay President Tinubu with votes in 2027 for his work on infrastructure and securi Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-northern-nigerians-will-repay-tinubu-with-votes-sani-yari/

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says Nigerians who fail to see the country’s progress need “Bola Tinubu eyeglasses,” citing improvements at airports as an exampl Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-who-dont-see-progress-need-tinubu-eyeglasses-remi-tinubu/

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, Europe, has condemned the use of force by Dutch police on Nigerians at a wedding party in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Read More: https://punchng.com/dutch-police-slammed-over-assault-on-nigerians-at-party/

A Nigerian man, Goodness Sokoh, has been sentenced to 21 years’ imprisonment for multiple child sexual offences, including raping of underaged girls in the United Kingdom. Sokoh was found guilty of three counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, two counts of sexual assault by penetration, two counts of causing a child to watch Read More: https://punchng

The President of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas, Dr Gertie Chimeka-Anyanwoke, has urged medical professionals abroad to invest in N Read More: https://punchng.com/us-based-doctor-to-colleagues-invest-in-nigerian-healthcare/

The Ghana Immigration Service has arrested a Nigerian man, Prince James, for allegedly trafficking a woman from Nigeria to Ghana for sexual exploitation. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-sells-fellow-nigerian-into-ghana-sex-trade/

Canada granted refugee protection to 7,643 Nigerian asylum seekers between January 2024 and June 2026, according to new data from its immigration board. Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-grants-asylum-to-7643-nigerians-in-30-months/

Learn how to convert gift cards from brands like Amazon and Apple to naira. This guide explains how to check rates and trade safely on platforms like Trayd Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-can-convert-gift-cards-to-naira-safely-with-traydah/

Chain Reactions Africa has secured six nominations at the 2026 ICCO Global Awards, emerging as the only Nigerian PR consultancy on the published shortlist. Read More: https://punchng.com/chain-reactions-africa-secures-six-icco-global-awards-nominations-sole-nigerian-consultancy-on-shortlist/

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has pledged that Nigerian troops who died during peacekeeping missions in Liberia and Sierra Leone under the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group will not be forgotten. Musa gave the assurance when he received a delegation of ECOMOG veterans, led by Maj. Gen. Ohifeme Ejimai Read Mo

The National Emergency Management Agency says flooding has killed 245 people and displaced 214,997 across 28 states in Nigeria as of October 20, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/flooding-kills-245-displaces-over-214000-nigerians-nema/

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms of impoverishing Nigerians by 300 per cent through naira devaluatio Read More: https://punchng.com/you-impoverished-nigerians-obasanjo-attacks-tinubus-reforms/

Prof. Peter Okebukola predicts Nigerian universities will achieve record global rankings from 2027, driven by a new national ranking framework and more res Read More: https://punchng.com/okebukola-predicts-record-global-rankings-for-nigerian-varsities/

The Nigeria Immigration Service has enrolled 14,312 Nigerians in its ongoing special passport intervention exercise across four cities in the United Kingdo Read More: https://punchng.com/nis-enrols-14312-nigerians-in-uk-passport-intervention/

A journalist’s experience on an Emirates flight highlights how Nigerian businesses can learn from its consistent courtesy and professionalism to build loya Read More: https://punchng.com/emirates-service-culture-holds-lessons-for-nigerian-firms/

A senior field epidemiologist has urged the FG to rely on Nigeria’s trained experts to contain the confirmed Ebola case in Abuja and prevent further spread Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-epidemiologists-should-lead-ebola-response-expert-tells-fg/

The amount of cash held outside Nigeria’s banking system rose to N4.92tn in September 2026, according to new data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/cash-outside-nigerian-banks-rises-to-n4-92tn-in-september-cbn/

Prof. Peter Okebukola says Nigerian universities will break global ranking records from 2027, driven by a new national ranking framework and more research. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-varsities-to-break-global-ranking-records-from-2027-okebukola/

The Federal Government has linked the National Identification Number (NIN) of 15.6m Nigerians to the National Social Register to improve beneficiary data. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-links-15-6m-nigerians-to-nin-in-social-register/

Italy rejected 2,220 asylum applications from Nigerians in 2025 out of 3,385 total requests, according to a new report from the European Council on Refugee Read More: https://punchng.com/italy-rejects-2220-nigerians-seeking-asylum/

UNICEF, Airtel, and the FG have expanded free digital learning to 2,000 Nigerian schools, reaching one million students and over 20,000 teachers. Read More: https://punchng.com/unicef-airtel-fg-expand-digital-learning-to-2000-nigerian-schools/

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians of its capacity to contain Ebola, crediting its task force for the quick detection of an index case in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-fg-assures-nigerians-of-capacity-to-contain-disease/

Nigerians have been warned against panicking following the first confirmed case of Ebola virus, with experts saying more efforts should be geared towards educating the people on preventive measures. Addressing journalists on the sidelines of the 11th National Conference on Environment and Health organised by LivingScience Foundation, Ile-Ife, and hosted by O

The Federal Government has confirmed an Ebola case in Abuja. Learn how the virus spreads, its symptoms, and the precautions Nigerians can take to prevent i Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-how-nigerians-can-prevent-infection/