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NiDCOM has raised concerns that 57 Nigerian professionals in four banks may lose their jobs due to a directive by The Gambia’s central bank. Read More: https://punchng.com/gambia-bank-sack-order-threatens-jobs-of-57-nigerians-nidcom/

The Federal Government has begun disbursing N50,000 cash relief to vulnerable Nigerians to cushion the effects of the high cost of living under its NERSI. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-n50000-relief-payments-to-vulnerable-nigerians/

Nigeria and France are strengthening cooperation in the oil and gas sector, with stakeholders calling for increased investment to unlock Nigeria’s potentia Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-france-seek-increased-energy-investments/

The Federal Government has commenced nomination interviews for over 2,000 Nigerian applicants for the 2027/2028 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Pla Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-commonwealth-scholarship-interviews-for-2000-nigerians/

The US Department of Justice has charged two Nigerians, Mohammed Hassan and Michael Agah, and dozens of others with illegal voting in federal elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-charges-two-nigerians-others-over-illegal-voting/

The presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement, Esther Nkem, says women are capable of governing Nigeria and calls for their greater inclusion. Read More: https://punchng.com/women-can-rule-nigeria-says-nrm-presidential-candidate/

Four Nigerian girls, including a 14-year-old, have been rescued from a prostitution ring in Mali after being lured with false job promises. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-trafficked-nigerian-girls-rescued-from-mali-prostitution-ring/

The Federal Government will support Nigerian businesses with global market opportunities at the 2026 Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Weekend in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-targets-global-markets-for-nigerian-businesses-at-canex/

Nigerians in Northern England have urged the FG to establish a permanent passport office in Manchester after a recent intervention saw 1,709 enrolments. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-in-uk-seek-permanent-passport-office-in-manchester/

Nigeria’s total debt has reached N166.7tn, with debt servicing costs now exceeding total revenue, signalling a leadership crisis, not just an economic one. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-debt-a-crisis-of-leadership/

Nigeria’s swimmers recorded mixed results at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, with Tobiloba Akinsanmi finishing fifth in her heat and Kashope Obatoyinbo 29th. Read More: https://punchng.com/youth-olympics-nigerian-swimmers-record-mixed-results-in-dakar/

Venezuela head coach Dayana Frías says her team paid for their inexperience after a 1-0 defeat to Nigeria’s Flamingos in the U-17 Women’s World Cup. Read More: https://punchng.com/venezuela-coach-blames-inexperience-for-nigeria-defeat/

As a heatwave hits Nigeria, doctors advise eating water-rich fruits like watermelon and staying hydrated to prevent heat-related illnesses like heatstroke. Read More: https://punchng.com/heatwave-doctors-urge-nigerians-to-eat-water-rich-fruits-stay-hydrated/

Airtel Nigeria has launched its Open Network, a digital platform on the My Airtel App that gives subscribers visibility into network coverage and performan Read More: https://punchng.com/airtel-nigeria-targets-transparency-customer-trust-with-open-network/

Ecobank Nigeria urges young people to turn ideas into practical solutions, awarding N22m to winners at its InnovateX Hackathon grand finale in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/ecobank-urges-young-nigerians-to-turn-ideas-into-practical-solutions/

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation president, Bashir Adeniyi, has praised Team Nigeria for their patriotic display at the World Championships in Astana. Read More: https://punchng.com/nwf-president-lauds-team-nigeria-after-world-championships/

Nigeria’s Matthew Kuti and Favour Ojo have been eliminated from the table tennis event at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games after preliminary-round losses Read More: https://punchng.com/dakar-2026-nigerian-duo-bow-out-of-table-tennis-event/

The US and Nigeria are intensifying their war against sextortion and romance scams, strengthening intelligence sharing and prosecution of offenders. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-nigeria-step-up-war-against-sextortion-romance-scams/

The House of Representatives has begun moves to repeal and re-enact Nigeria’s 69-year-old Trustee Investment Act, in a bid to expand investment opportunities for trustees, strengthen safeguards for… Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-move-to-review-nigerias-1957-trustee-investment-law/

President Bola Tinubu has said he prayed for wisdom and resilience to continue serving Nigerians, recalling that he undertook a similar spiritual exercise before the 2023 presidential election. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-prayed-for-wisdom-to-lead-nigeria-before-2023-election-tinubu/

How an experienced management team, a commitment to transparency and the innovative Thrift to Title initiative are shaping a new approach to property ownership in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/intouch-homes-limited-fastest-growing-real-estate-company-abuja-nigeria-2026/

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to national development, declaring that his determination to build a prosperous Nigeria has become stronger as he seeks divine wisdom and resilience to continue serving the country. According to a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Monday, the president made this declaration on Monday while reflect

The Senior Pastor of Victory Life Bible Church International, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, has criticised Nigeria’s political culture, saying the celebration of questionable wealth is discouraging creative entrepreneurs and talented individuals from contributing to national development. Achudume said the perception of politics as a shortcut to wealth, rather t

A Nigerian vocational education programme, Summer School, has been named one of three finalists in the 2026 UNESCO-UNEVOC Global Awards for Innovation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training. The initiative, which provides free vocational and academic learning activities for public secondary school students during long holidays, was selected in th

It is interesting that all incidents or accidents involving an aircraft attract the attention of citizens around the world. I doubt I have the answer. It could be because of the very high technology involved. But most products being manufactured have gone through some sort of technological innovations. Or it could be because of the Read More: https://punchng

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday offered prayers for the country’s prosperity. Tinubu prayed during a dinner with governors and senior government officials accompanying him on his lesser pilgrimage to Makkah. He also received tributes from members of his delegation who described the trip as a moment of collective supplication ahead of the 2027 elections. “May

Kenya Airways is stepping up efforts to attract younger Nigerian travellers, using visa-free entry into Kenya, daily flights from Lagos and locally prepared meals to strengthen its appeal in the country. The airline recently hosted Nigerian media personality, Noble Igwe, and fashion entrepreneur, Tania Omotayo, who is also the founder of Ziva Lagos, on a Rea

LG Electronics has reiterated its commitment to strengthening economic and cultural relations between Nigeria and South Korea through technology innovation, as the company showcased its products at the Republic of Korea’s National Day celebration in Abuja. The event, hosted recently by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea under the theme, ‘One Heaven. One Ea

Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu, has been appointed General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football. CAF announced the appointment in a statement on its website on Sunday, following what it described as a comprehensive recruitment process. Adamu had been acting General Secretary since March, after Veron Mosengo-Omba resigned. Mosengo-

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond its period of economic reforms and is now entering an era of prosperity. She made the declaration on Saturday in Enugu State at the South-East Women Mega Empowerment Rally organised by the All Progressives Congress Women Mobilisation Directorate in support of President Read Mo

A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has called on Nigerians to always believe in the country and work together for its greatness. His remarks came amid persistent concerns over insecurity, economic hardship, youth unemployment and the need to strengthen national cohesion, with stakeholders increasingly calling for stronger instit

The Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmed, and the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Maria Mahmoud, have urged Nigerians to embrace regular cancer screening and early detection. They warned that the disease does not discriminate based on age or social status. A statement on Sunday by the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, Abuja, Read Mor

The Federal Government has signed a $30m grant agreement with China to finance community-based development projects across Nigeria as part of efforts to reduce poverty, improve livelihoods and expand economic opportunities at the grassroots. The agreement, valued at RMB200m, was signed on Thursday at the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in Ab

Nigeria hosts the formal establishment of the new $5bn Africa Energy Bank, a joint initiative by Afreximbank and APPO to fund African energy projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-hosts-5bn-africa-energy-bank-headquarters/

The NDLEA has arrested two Europe-bound Nigerians at the Abuja airport after they allegedly ingested 200 wraps of cocaine weighing 3.46Kg. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-two-europe-bound-nigerians-with-200-cocaine-wraps/

Nigeria and Indonesia are exploring direct government-to-government oil and gas deals to attract billions in investment and create jobs, says an official. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-indonesia-plan-direct-oil-deals-to-boost-jobs-investment/

Nigeria is facing a severe blood crisis, with the National Blood Service Agency collecting only 25,000 units in 2025, far below the required 2 million. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-faces-blood-crisis-as-supply-fails-to-meet-demand/

Nigeria vahvisti viime viikolla ensimmäisen ebolatapauksensa yli kymmeneen vuoteen.

The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) Lagos chapter addresses investor concerns over development challenges and urges collaboration for Read More: https://punchng.com/real-estate-developers-association-of-nigeria-redan-lagos-state-chapter-addressing-investors-concerns-development-challenges-in-lagos-state/

Experts have identified poorly treated STIs, prolonged sitting, smoking, and alcohol as factors contributing to low sperm production in Nigerian men. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-nigerian-men-are-battling-low-sperm-production/

An opinion on Nigeria’s plan for one million outsourcing jobs, arguing the ‘Hire From Nigeria’ campaign targets roles most at risk from AI automation. Read More: https://punchng.com/talented-nigerians-outdated-opportunities/

Cardiovascular disease, especially from undiagnosed hypertension and economic stress, is the dominant cause of sudden, premature deaths among young men in Read More: https://punchng.com/what-is-killing-young-men-in-nigeria/

Nigeria will require approximately $336.5bn between 2026 and 2035 to finance climate change mitigation and adaptation programmes, says an official. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-336-5bn-for-climate-action/

Kelechi Iheanacho’s record 12-game scoring streak in Turkey has ended. See other long Nigerian scoring streaks from Osimhen, Onuachu, Awoniyi and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-other-nigerian-scoring-streaks-as-iheanachos-run-ends/

Veteran rapper Ruggedman says his hit song ‘Ruggedy Baba’ helped shape the sound and identity of contemporary Nigerian music by encouraging local languages Read More: https://punchng.com/my-song-ruggedy-baba-helped-shape-sound-identity-of-nigerian-music-ruggedman/

An APC group plans to sponsor the return of 1,000 Nigerians from South Africa to enable them to vote in the forthcoming presidential election. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-group-to-fly-1000-nigerians-home-for-poll/

The two individuals have been isolated while officials carry out contact tracing and laboratory testing.

Veteran actress, Joke Silva, has thanked Nigerians and others who supported her family following the death of her husband, veteran actor Olu Jacobs. Silva, in an Instagram post on Saturday, thanked those who offered prayers, sent messages and made contributions towards the actor’s funeral. She said the 40-day period following his death had passed, adding Rea

MTN Nigeria has recorded a 55.3% increase in profit after tax to N1.17tn for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, driven by higher revenue. Read More: https://punchng.com/mtn-nigerias-nine-month-profit-rises-55-to-n1-17tn/

Nigeria’s representative in the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or voting ranked Manchester City’s Rodri as the best player, ahead of the eventual winner Harry Kane. Read More: https://punchng.com/ballon-dor-nigerias-voter-picked-rodri-over-kane/

The FBI has offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Emuobosan Emanuella Hall, a Nigerian woman wanted for a romance scam. Read More: https://punchng.com/fbi-offers-5000-reward-for-wanted-nigerian-woman/

Social workers say many Nigerian parents in the UK are losing their children to the British system over violations of parental and cultural guidelines. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-parents-losing-children-in-uk-social-workers/

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has formally assumed duties after presenting his Letters of Credence in the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/fani-kayode-assumes-duties-as-nigerias-envoy-to-south-africa/

Airtel Nigeria has added over 1,000 fifth-generation network sites in 2026 to expand high-speed connectivity and improve service quality across the country Read More: https://punchng.com/airtel-nigeria-deploys-1000-additional-5g-sites/

The UK has facilitated investment matchmaking between 25 Nigerian tech entrepreneurs and 15 investors to help them attract funding and expand operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-backs-25-nigerian-tech-firms/

Fintech company OPay has raised $304m in its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange and plans a secondary listing in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/opay-raises-304m-in-nyse-debut-targets-nigerian-investors/

Nigeria’s Labour Party urges citizens to emulate Brazil’s political shift by supporting its candidates in 2027, citing Lula da Silva’s re-election. Read More: https://punchng.com/emulate-brazils-political-shift-lp-tells-nigerians/