Nigerian Army troops kill a notorious kidnapper and rescue four victims in Edo State. The operation in Warake Forest also led to another suspect’s arrest. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-notorious-kidnapper-rescue-four-victims-in-edo/

Get today’s top Nigerian news headlines. FIFA ends the Super Eagles’ World Cup dream, the IGP forms a state police panel, and more top stories. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-fifa-dashes-super-eagles-world-cup-hopes-yabatech-student-killed-state-police-panel-other-top-stories/

As the world marks World Obesity Day (WOD), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the federal government to introduce stricter controls on the aggressive marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages linked to obesity and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The organisation warned that bold policy action is urgently needed to safeguard public health. […]

By Godwin Oritse THE management of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA, Command, of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has said that it leaves no stone unturned in securing the nation while ensuring that every revenue accruable to government is collected. Speaking to newsmen in Lagos, Customs Area Comptroller of the command, Controller Godwin Otunba, said […] The post Customs strengthens revenue, security drive at MMIA appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in the fight against corruption as part…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told neighbouring Gulf countries that Iran had “no choice” but to respond to US and Israeli attacks. After the US and Israel launched a campaign of strikes on Iran on 28 February, Iran has responded by firing hundreds of missiles and drones at its Arab neighbours. This has included targeting […]

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  ABUJA  – The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and its subsidiary, the Niger Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC), have expressed strong support for the Niger State Government’s renewable energy push, pledging…

 ABUJA  – The National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) has successfully concluded its inaugural batch of High Voltage Cable Termination Training for staff of Desicon Engineering Limited, bolstering technical skills…

  ABUJA  – Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies recorded a modest improvement in metering performance in December 2025, with the national metering rate rising to 57.27 per cent from 56.54 per cent…

The Federal Government on Wednesday approved the sum of N9.99 billion for the procurement of antiretroviral (ARV) medicines for people living with HIV/AIDS and the upgrade of cancer treatment facilities across the country. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive […]

The House of Representatives has expressed support for the establishment of the proposed Green and Climate Bank of Nigeria. Chairman, House Committee on Renewable Energy, Hon. Afam Ogene gave this indication at a joint briefing with the Quantum Partners and promoters of the bank in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the proposal to establish a […]

By Rosemary Iwunze The total pension fund assets, under the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, maintained its steady rise in January, increasing by 1.9 per cent Month-on-Month, MoM, to N28.04 trillion from N27.5 trillion recorded in December, 2025. According to unaudited report of pension funds industry portfolio for the period ended 31 January 2026, Retirement Savings Account, […] The post Total pension funds assets rise by 1.9% appeared first on Vanguard News.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday in Abuja, said the implementation of new tax reforms would eliminate the burden of multiple levies and charges on small businesses and low-income earners in Nigeria, thereby helping to reduce poverty. Shettima noted that the planning and implementation of the tax reforms were carefully designed to improve livelihoods, contrary […]

  What should have been a landmark step toward modernising Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem instead exposed the cost of weak execution, poor transition planning and inadequate commuter support.  The full rollout…

  ABUJA  – When the Nigerian Railway Corporation announced additional trips on the Abuja–Kaduna train service, it read at first like a routine operational update.  But, beneath the new timetable lies…

 After two turbulent years defined by foreign exchange shocks, ballooning finance costs and deep losses, Nestlé Nigeria has staged a dramatic return to profitability. BAMIDELE Ogunwusi, writes.  Nestlé Nigeria, the…

One of Nigeria’s progressive political parties, Accord, has commenced its nationwide electronic registration and revalidation of membership beginning Tuesday, March 3, 2026, as part of its preparations for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by its National Chairman, Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, the party announced that the exercise is open to all existing members, […]

BY SILAS EZEUGWU, MARK ITSIBOR, Abuja AND BUKOLA ARO-LAMBO Lagos The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken delivery of responsibly sourced gold refined to London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery standards into its foreign reserves. This brings the CBN’s total gold holdings to $3.5 billion, marking a significant step in its reserve diversification […]

Troops of 4 Brigade under 2 Division Nigerian Army in collaboration with Edo State Security Corps have neutralised a notorious kidnapper, rescued four kidnapped persons and arrested a suspected kidnapper in separate operations in Edo State. According to Captain Kennedy Anyanwu, Assistant Director Army Public Relations 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin City, during a night […] Troops neutralize kidnapper, rescue victims, arrest suspects in Edo

The Federal University Dutse, FUD, has expelled 20 students over examination malpractice during the Second Semester of the 2024/2025 Academic Session. This was contained in a statement signed by the University’s Director of Public Affairs, Alhaji Abdullahi Yahaya Bello, ANIPR, and made available to newsmen. The statement said the decision followed recommendations of its Senate […] FUD expels 20 students over alleged examination misconduct

Federal University, Dutse, expels 20 students and suspends 15 others for their involvement in examination malpractice during the 2024/2025 session. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-federal-varsity-expels-20-suspends-15-over-exam-malpractice/

 A Practical, Customer-first Pathway to Building Sustainable Ventures  Author’s note:  This post is the commencement of a series of posts on the concept of Reverse Entrepreneurship ©, something that I…

Omotayo is a Professor of Environmental Sustainability. He attended the University of Ibadan from 1980 to 1990, where he obtained a PhD in Geography.

Get the latest updates on the Middle East war, including explosions in Tehran, Iranian missile launches at Israel, and strikes on Hezbollah strongholds. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-israel-iran-war-latest-developments-in-the-middle-east/

Manufacturers have identified poor standardisation, weak logistics architecture and policy imbalances as major obstacles to the growth of intra-African trade. Speaking at the ongoing West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing and Trade Summit and Exhibition, the Managing Director of Coleman Technical Industries Limited, George Onafowokan, urged governments across the continent to prioritise value addition and ensure the […]

By Mariam Eko At the backdrop of the on-going crises in the Middle-east, the ex-depot price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, has increased by 13 per cent week-on-week to N18 million per 20 metric tones (MT), up from N15.95 million recorded last week. This translates to N1,400 per KG, indicating a 40 […] The post Middle East Crisis: Cooking gas surges 40% to N1400 per kg appeared first on Vanguard News.

 Nigerians still do business under wires of death, they still live under wires of death 41 years after government pulled down thousands of houses under high tension lines.  That it…

 This piece, by Siaka Momoh, was first published in Non-Oil Digest in BusinessDay in April 2019. Siaka anchored his Non-Oil Digest in BusinessDay then.  Once upon a time, former British…

The Opta SuperComputer has updated its predictions on the Premier League title race following a dramatic day of fixtures on Wednesday. Bukayo Saka’s first-half goal was enough for Arsenal to win 1-0 at Brighton. The result also means the Gunners have increased their lead at the top of the table to seven points. This follows […] EPL: SuperComputer predicts title winners after Arsenal beat Brighton, City drop points

LAGOS  – Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has released the 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report.  It reveals that 67% of all incidents investigated by Sophos…

  LAGOS  – Nigerian pension industry recorded steady growth in Retirement Savings Account membership, rising from 9,529,127 in 2021 to 11,040,227 in 2025, representing an increase of about 15.9 per cent…

Shank Comics addressed fans after winning Best Streamer 2026 at SiGMA Africa Awards, advising young creators to focus on passion and mental health

 Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded a historic surge in activity in 2025, driven by increased cargo throughput, rising container traffic, and a growing export footprint — a development that underscores the…

A High Court sitting in the Wa area of Ghana on Wednesday sentenced a serial killer, Shariff Abdulai, also known as ‘Cristos’, to life imprisonment for his involvement in multiple murders, including the killing of Issah Yahaya and several others. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Ghana Police Service on Wednesday. […] Serial killer who confessed to 23 murders sentenced to life imprisonment

 Yields on Nigerian Eurobonds rose as African issuers confront significant selloffs from offshore investors seeking refuge amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.  This selloff reflects a sharp increase in…