Crawford University’s Vice-Chancellor advises 917 newly matriculated students to shun violence, uphold discipline, and pursue academic excellence. Read More: https://punchng.com/shun-violence-uphold-discipline-crawford-varsity-vc-urges-new-students/

Ogun State monarchs and traders mobilize support for President Tinubu’s re-election and Senator Solomon Adeola’s 2027 governorship bid, citing their work. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ogun-monarchs-traders-mobilise-for-tinubus-re-election-adeolas-gov-bid/

Nigerian health workers protest controversial Health Sector Executive Bills, fearing negative impacts on their professions and the healthcare system. Read More: https://punchng.com/health-workers-protest-controversial-reform-bills-at-nassembly-today/

Discover the top 10 happiest countries in 2026. See why Finland ranks number one and which other nations made the list based on the World Happiness Report. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-happiest-countries-in-2026/

Sokoto Governor Ahmad Aliyu declares promoting Islamic affairs a top priority, pledging state support for Ramadan Tafseer and other religious activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/promoting-islamic-affairs-remains-one-of-my-priorities-sokoto-gov/

The Abia State Government clarifies the arrest of an injured soldier, Amoke Simon, for alleged fraud shortly after receiving medical support from Governor Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-says-injured-soldier-arrested-after-visiting-otti/

Get your Nigerian news recap. A man is jailed for life in the UK, PDP factions resume peace talks, and Victor Osimhen returns from his injury. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-nigerian-jailed-for-life-in-uk-pdp-factions-open-peace-talks-osimhen-returns-from-injury/

Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED Plc) has explained that the recent drop in electricity supply being experienced across its franchise states of Plateau, Bauchi, Benue and Gombe is due to a significant reduction in power allocation from the national grid. JED said the development has directly affected the volume of electricity available for distribution to […]

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja In a renewed effort to enlighten Nigerians especially those in the rural areas, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Orientation Agency have agreed to embark on massive enlightenment campaigns to combat illegal schemes. During the signing ceremony in Abuja Wednesday, Director General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama stressed [...]

Clearing agents operating at Nigeria’s seaports have expressed divergent views on the National Single Window (NSW) platform, which went live in its first phase on Tuesday. While some industry groups believe the initiative will streamline documentation and procedures for import, export and transit cargo, others argue that the platform duplicates existing processes and contravenes provisions […]

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AfricAI, a Nigeria-based company with a regional remit and presence across 18 African countries, to improve foundational education in Africa through a large-scale digital learning initiative. Under the MoU, Alef Education and AfricAI will launch ‘NextGen Learning Nigeria,’ […] The post Alef Education Signs MoU with AfricAI to Advance Digital Learningin Nigeria through ‘NextGen Learning Nigeria’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has called for private sector investment in climate and weather activities. Anosike said the private sector has a critical role to play in strengthening meteorological observation systems and advancing weather and climate services, stating that private companies are increasingly investing in weather stations, remote sensing technologies, data analytics platforms, Artificial […]

BusinessDay Media Limited and Datari Ladejo, a lawyer and digital strategist, have announced the launch of “She Means Business”, a dedicated business intelligence platform for women driving Africa’s economy. The platform debuts on Friday with a monthly magazine, marking the start of a broader body of work focused on intelligence, strategy, and actionable outcomes. She […]

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected criminals accused of impersonating security personnel to gain access to residential estates and vandalise vehicles across the state. The suspects, Obinna Okeke (27), Emmanuel Anyanwu (38) and Joshua Nkemdirim (31), were apprehended in the early hours of Tuesday during a coordinated operation by police [...]

DEAP Capital Management & Trust Plc has appointed Lamon Rutten as its chairman of the Board. This follows the company’s recent 12th Annual General Meeting and subsequent inaugural Board meeting held on March 12, 2026 by the newly constituted Board. In a statement signed by the acting Company secretary of DEAP Capital, Olamide Babawale-Mo, Rutten […]

FIFA’s Ethics Committee opens formal proceedings against three FECOFOOT officials for alleged financial misconduct involving the misuse of FIFA funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-probes-congolese-fa-boss-two-others-over-financial-misconduct/

As part of its continued commitment to advancing financial literacy among Nigerian youth, FMDQ Group Plc, through its flagship corporate responsibility initiative, FMDQ Next Generation Financial Markets Empowerment Programme (FMDQ-Next) hosted a financial literacy outreach programme for students. The initiative, in line with Global Money Week, which was held in Lagos, featured an engaging ‘Teach-a-Class’ […]

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has called on African financial regulators to deepen collaboration in tackling cross-border risks, stressing that stronger partnerships are critical to preserving financial stability across the continent. Cardoso made the call at the 4th Annual IMF/AFRITAC West 2 High-Level Executive Forum for Financial Sector Regulation and […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Orientation Agency have agreed to collaborate to carry out enlighten campaigns with the signing of a memorandum of understanding. The agreement was signed in Abuja, according to a statement from SEC. Director General of the SEC, Emomotimi Agama, stressed the importance of educating and enlightening Nigerians on […]

Troops have restored normalcy after a clash broke out at Iware market in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State. The development was contained in a post shared on Thursday on X by security analyst, Zagazola Makama. According to security sources cited in the post, the incident happened around 2:45 p.m. on March 24 following […] Troops restore calm after Taraba market clash

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Chukwudalu Ezeani, for allegedly killing his cousin, 52-year-old Chinedu Ezeani, and concealing the body in a shallow grave at his residence in Afube village, Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred on August 1, 2025, around 8 p.m., but the crime remained [...]

DataPro, Nigeria’s technology-driven credit rating agency, has announced March 26, 2026 as the date for its annual virtual training for media practitioners, with this year’s programme focused on equipping journalists with practical skills in artificial intelligence tools for financial reporting and analysis. The training, themed “Reporting Financial Analysis in the Age of AI,” targets participants […]

Maduro, 63, and wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail for almost three months after American commandos snatched the pair from their compound in Caracas in early January. The post Venezuela’s Maduro back in US court after stunning capture appeared first on Vanguard News.

Blessing Okoro shared her breast cancer journey, explaining how it started as a lump and later spread, as she appealed for support and raised awareness

As of March 2026, NELFUND has disbursed over N206 billion in student loans to more than 1.16 million beneficiaries in public tertiary institutions The post Loan: Students allege inconsistency in payment of upkeep allowance  appeared first on Vanguard News.

A national survey by Fox News shows declining approval for US President Donald Trump amid growing opposition to the country’s military action in Iran. According to the poll, 42 percent of voters support the current US military action against Iran, while 58 percent oppose it, including nearly four in ten who are strongly opposed. Support […] Republicans desert Trump as approval drops over Iran war

BUA Cement Plc has said it is moving forward with ambitious infrastructure development plans, including a three-million metric tons per annum greenfield cement plant in Ososo, Edo State, and a similar brownfield project in Sokoto State. The managing director and CEO of BUA Cement, Yusuf Binji stated this at the virtual presentation to analysts and […]

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has secured the conviction of two men for trafficking eight children, including some of their biological offspring, for exploitation in Cross River State. The convicts, Mabum Arisha and Mutashu Mabum, both from Mfom 1 Village in Ogoja Local Government Area, were on Monday found guilty [...]

Rangers are looking to make Emmanuel Fernandez the most expensive outgoing transfer in the history of the club, DAILY POST reports. Fernandez arrived the Ibrox as a little-known figure from English League One club, Peterborough United last summer. The defender has, however, caught the attention of the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Bayern Munich following […] Transfer: Rangers set record asking price for Fernandez

The National Library of Nigeria has said it is taking bold steps to modernise the country’s knowledge infrastructure. Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi, Chief Executive Officer of the library, spoke at the National Libraries Forum in Rome recently. She told her international counterparts that the institution has embarked on a strategic digital transformation aimed at expanding […]

A United Kingdom court has sentenced a 24-year-old Nigerian, Chukwuemeka Ahanonu, to life imprisonment for the murder of a 56-year-old woman, Nila Patel, following a violent attack in Leicester. It was gathered from Leicestershire Police that the incident occurred on June 24, 2025, along Infirmary Road after the convict crashed his car while allegedly under [...]

Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, has approved the disbursement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to the e-wallets of ninety (90) students of the university who applied for the loan. A total sum of Thirteen Million, Seven Hundred and Eighty Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty Naira […]

This article highlights some of the monetary policy reforms of the Central Bank of Nigeria that recently won it the global recognition as Central Bank of the Year. MARK ITSIBOR reports In the austere halls of global finance, recognition is rarely handed out lightly. It is earned through discipline, tested by crisis, and validated by […]

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has lauded President Bola Tinubu for the completion of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway project. Ohanaeze said the reopening scheduled for March 31, 2026 has ended the persistent cries for attention. According to Ohanaeze Ndigbo, for over twenty-four years, the Enugu-Onitsha route has been a perilous burden and a grave danger […] Enugu-Onitsha Highway: Tinubu has ended decades of unfulfilled electoral promises – Ohanaeze

Action Alliance (AA) has unveiled a digital membership portal to register its members. The party described it as a major step toward transparency, inclusivity and grassroots engagement. The innovative platform, launched  in Abuja, allows Nigerians to register as party members online and obtain instant digital membership cards, eliminating the traditional bureaucratic delays associated with manual […]

Bauchi State government has released relief materials to the victims of communal clashes in Sansan and Garin Babbaji villages of Zaki local government area. At the ceremony, the deputy governor, Auwal Jatau, emphasised the need for rural communities to remain law-abiding and embrace peace and unity in order to sustain peaceful coexistence. He explained that […]