FCMB’s Senior VP, George Ogbonnaya, highlights that Nigerian SMEs need robust infrastructure, skills, and digital transformation, not just financing, to th Read More: https://punchng.com/smes-need-infrastructure-beyond-financing-senior-vp-fcmb/

Scores of students and staff at an Ijebu-Ode school were hospitalised after a fresh Ogun gas leak, the third in two months. Learn about the ongoing investi Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-school-hit-by-fresh-gas-leak-scores-hospitalised/

Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal demands urgent security action after fresh bandit attacks claim over 20 lives in Tureta, Sokoto State. Learn more abo Read More: https://punchng.com/tambuwal-demands-action-after-fresh-sokoto-bandit-attacks/

Close associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan dismiss speculations, insisting he is not in the 2027 presidential race. Find out more about the cla Read More: https://punchng.com/jonathan-not-in-2027-race-associates-insist/

Africa can raise over $469bn in annual revenue without tax hikes, says AfDB. Discover how improved administration and digitisation can boost Africa tax rev Read More: https://punchng.com/africa-can-raise-469bn-without-tax-hikes-afdb/

Adamawa APC dismisses social media reports of changes to its primaries list, insisting results remain intact. Learn more about the alleged replacements and Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-debunks-changes-to-adamawa-primaries-list/

IFC and Standard Chartered launch a $300m risk-sharing facility to boost supply chain finance for businesses across eight African countries, including Nige Read More: https://punchng.com/ifc-standard-chartered-launch-300m-finance-facility/

Nigerian banks generated N209bn from account maintenance fees in Q1 2026, a 14% increase. Discover which banks earned the most from these charges. Read More: https://punchng.com/banks-make-n209bn-from-account-maintenance-fees-in-three-months/

Nigerian consumers can now sell excess solar power to Discos under new Net Billing Regulations 2026. Monetise your surplus renewable energy. Read More: https://punchng.com/consumers-can-sell-excess-solar-power-to-discos-fg/

Police detain an INEC official and question Wike’s aide over the alleged unauthorized voter data leak involving actor Emeka Ike. Get the full story on Punc Read More: https://punchng.com/voter-data-leak-police-detain-inec-official-quiz-wikes-aide/

Imo State’s Education Commissioner, Prof. Bernard Ikegwuoha, sparked controversy after a viral video showed him shutting down a private school. Learn about Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-state-commissioner-the-camera-and-the-chaos/

Chief Dumle Maol awards N11m to Ogoni quiz winners and pledges to upgrade a dilapidated primary school in Khana LGA, boosting Ogoni education. Read More: https://punchng.com/quiz-winners-get-n11m-philanthropist-promises-school-upgrade/

Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege explains his exit from the APC, citing party structure hijack in Delta State and his new alignment with Peter Read More: https://punchng.com/structure-hijack-forced-my-exit-from-apc-omo-agege/

The natives of Amorokeni Community in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have decried the prolonged neglect of the community and the absence of essential social amenities, describing the situation as a major setback to their development. The community which is the highest producer of plantain, banana and fish in Bayelsa State has Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-residents-lament-neglect-beg-for-amenities/

Anatolia Energy equips Nembe Okiori Host Community Development Trust members with leadership training to drive sustainable development in Bayelsa State. Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-equips-nembe-resident-with-leadership-training/

TotalEnergies and BOPANE HCDT partner to train 261 youths from Akwa Ibom and Rivers State in in-demand oil and gas skills, fostering community development Read More: https://punchng.com/company-partners-communities-trains-261-youths/

Delta State government appeals to communities to protect vital power assets from vandals. Learn how residents can partner with the state to safeguard elect Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-urges-communities-to-protect-power-assets/

A group advocates for the decentralisation of Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, urging delisting from the Exclusive List to boost state-level development. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-seeks-decentralisation-of-solid-minerals-sector/

The European Union supports a youth leadership initiative in Edo State, training 30 young leaders in legislative processes and governance skills. Read More: https://punchng.com/european-union-backs-youth-leadership-initiative/

Nigeria’s escalating insecurity, from school abductions to widespread fear, demands urgent action. Discover why a state of emergency is crucial for nationa Read More: https://punchng.com/why-a-state-of-emergency-can-no-longer-wait/

President Tinubu’s ambitious infrastructure projects, including new roads and rail, are set to reshape Nigeria’s economic corridors and drive industrial gr Read More: https://punchng.com/the-roads-rail-and-economic-corridors-reshaping-nigeria-under-tinubu/

Nigeria’s Climate Change Act needs strong legal expertise for effective implementation. Discover why lawyers are crucial for climate governance and interna Read More: https://punchng.com/why-nigerias-climate-future-may-depend-on-lawyers/

Five Kwara worshippers abducted from ECWA Church Omugo are feared dead in captivity. Learn more about the tragic fate of the victims and ongoing police inv Read More: https://punchng.com/five-abducted-kwara-worshippers-feared-dead-in-captivity/

The Federal Government attributes a significant drop in repeat offenders to ongoing prison reforms in Nigeria. Discover how rehabilitation programmes are y Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-credits-prison-reforms-for-decline-in-repeat-offenders/

Ogun State Government dismisses invasion rumours by Fulani herdsmen and Boko Haram, assuring residents of robust security measures and vigilance. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-no-invasion-threat-security-agencies-on-alert/

The Nigerian Senate has commenced the constitutional process to establish state police, aiming to strengthen security and curb rising insecurity across the Read More: https://punchng.com/rising-insecurity-senate-begins-state-police-constitutional-push/

Four years after the horrific Owo church attack, an Abuja court sentences four Al-Shabaab terrorists to death by hanging for their involvement in the massa Read More: https://punchng.com/owo-church-attack-four-terrorists-get-death-sentence/

Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu reaffirms readiness to host the maiden National Intermediate Games, promising an excellent event for youth and sports develo Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-promises-excellent-national-intermediate-games/

Discover PUNCH Sports Extra’s Super Eagles Team of the Season for 2025/26, featuring Nigerian stars who excelled across Europe. See who made our best XI! Read More: https://punchng.com/2025-26-super-eagles-team-of-the-season/

Female Yellow Greens captain Favour Eseigbe returns to lead Nigeria at the 2026 Kwibuka Tournament in Rwanda after a year-long absence. Get details here. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-captain-eseigbe-returns-for-kwibuka-tournament/

Former Nigerian sprinter Olusoji Fasuba praises Kayinsola Ajayi’s steady progression and record-breaking 9.84s 100m time, highlighting his humble mentality Read More: https://punchng.com/fasuba-hails-ajayis-mentality/

Newcastle United and Brighton are locked in a transfer battle for fast-rising Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna. Discover which club will secure the AIK star. Read More: https://punchng.com/newcastle-rival-brighton-for-yohanna/

Former Super Eagles defender Godwin Okpara supports Victor Osimhen’s proposed PSG move, believing the Nigerian striker will thrive and help the French club Read More: https://punchng.com/okpara-backs-osimhen-psg-move/

The Centre for Human Rights Advocacy and Wholesome Society (CEHRAWS) has raised concerns over what it described as the shrinking civic space in Nigeria following the reported questioning of writer, Okey Ndibe, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The post Rights Group warns against shrinking civic space over Ndibe airport questioning appeared first on Vanguard News.

John Obi Mikel mocks Arsenal after their Champions League final defeat, backing Chelsea’s dig and stating Arsenal “cannot touch” the UCL trophy. Read his f Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-cannot-touch-ucl-trophy-mikel-taunts/

Anthony Joshua expresses no regret over ending Jake Paul’s boxing career, fulfilling a mandate to remove him from the sport. Read more on Punch. Read More: https://punchng.com/joshua-feels-no-regret-ending-pauls-career/