The Federal Government has launched a $1bn AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Credit Facility to boost Nigerian businesses’ production and competitiveness in intra-Afr Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-opens-1bn-afcfta-fund-for-exporters/

Sub-Saharan Africa faces a $59bn debt strain in 2025, with rising external debt service pressures and geopolitical shocks clouding its economic outlook, th Read More: https://punchng.com/africa-faces-59bn-debt-strain-wbank-warns/

Nigeria loses $850m annually due to weak digital identity adoption, says NiRA. Learn how strengthening .ng domain use can boost economic and data sovereign Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-loses-850m-yearly-from-weak-digital-identity-nira/

The IMF projects Nigeria’s public external debt will reach $72.6bn by 2027, raising concerns about the country’s growing debt burden and fiscal stability. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-foreign-debt-to-hit-72-6bn-after-2027-polls-imf/

Nigerians live in fear of kidnappers and bandits. This article explores the causes, devastating economic and social costs, and solutions to Nigeria’s insec Read More: https://punchng.com/living-at-the-mercy-of-kidnappers-bandits/

Lagos State House of Assembly adopts committee report on Igbaro Oteshade Royal Family’s land claim in Oko-Ado Village, Eti-Osa. Read More: https://punchng.com/assembly-adopts-report-on-royal-family-land-claim/

Nigeria’s Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) re-elects Mallam Ahmed Gobir as president, reporting significant membership growth and digital Read More: https://punchng.com/hr-institute-cipm-re-elects-president/

Persistent electricity shortages are a major barrier to Africa’s industrial growth and economic transformation, warns Schneider Electric. Learn how energy Read More: https://punchng.com/electricity-shortages-key-barrier-to-africas-industrial-growth/

As insecurity rises in Yorubaland, many question the deployment of Yoruba mystical powers. Can traditional forces protect the region from marauders? Read More: https://punchng.com/the-yoruba-mystical-powers/

Nigeria’s government commits to strengthening fiscal reporting and budget transparency following a positive IMF review, aiming for sustainable economic gro Read More: https://punchng.com/govt-pledges-fiscal-improvements-after-positive-imf-review/

The Lagos State Law Reform Commission encourages young leaders from the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy to drive governance reforms for sustainable devel Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-commission-urges-young-leaders-to-drive-governance-reforms/

The Federal Government has fixed June 12, 2026, as the deadline for oil bids submission in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round. Learn more about this critical p Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-fixes-june-12-deadline-for-oil-bids/

Nigerian telecom operators plan to invest N1.86tn ($1.38bn) in 2026 for infrastructure upgrades, network expansion, and improved service quality across Nig Read More: https://punchng.com/mobile-operators-budget-1-38bn-for-infrastructure-upgrades/

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, pledges to monitor all investment commitments from the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit to ensure implementation. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-moves-to-track-investment-deals-beyond-summit/

Nigeria’s power sector lost N310bn in Q1 2026 due to unbilled energy and poor revenue collection, NERC reports. Discover the impact of these power sector l Read More: https://punchng.com/power-sector-lost-n310bn-in-three-months-nerc/

UBA Foundation reinforces its commitment to environmental sustainability with a tree-planting exercise at Lagos schools, promoting youth environmental awar Read More: https://punchng.com/uba-foundation-recommits-to-youth-environmental-awareness/

Stransact launches Honours Roll, a graduate talent scheme recognizing top students in Nigerian universities with N100,000 awards and career opportunities. Read More: https://punchng.com/stransact-unveils-graduate-talent-scheme-across-varsities/

There is a way a little sense of history tries to educate and equip us with the capacity to withstand the present and shape the future. History tells us a little bit of who we are and the things that shape our being. History is stubborn. It paints the bad leader with deserved odious colours and […] The post For Omo-Ettu, a slice of history for a new telecom policy, by Okoh Aihe appeared first on Vanguard News.

NIPR Lagos Chapter announces PRFest 2026, a week-long event in July focusing on public trust, security, and nation-building. Learn more about the NIPR Lago Read More: https://punchng.com/nipr-lagos-to-host-forum-on-public-trust/

United Capital secures investment banking licences in Ethiopia and Rwanda, becoming the first foreign institution in Ethiopia. This expands their reach acr Read More: https://punchng.com/united-capital-obtains-east-african-investment-licences/

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) gained N830bn today, driven by Airtel Africa and financial stocks. Discover how NGX gains impacted the market. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-gains-n830bn-as-airtel-africa-leads-market-rally/

The entire drama that featured the abduction of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin boys lasted for just three days, between Wednesday and Saturday. Those were tension-soaked days that served mostly to highlight or add to the pressure on a federal government that many had come to see as the very symbol of […] The post Ibadan kidnappers and long tale from Ogbomoso terrorists, by Rotimi Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.

Heirs Energies partners with stakeholders to launch the Agbada Green Corridor Initiative, a tree-planting programme for environmental sustainability in Riv Read More: https://punchng.com/heirs-energies-partners-stakeholders-on-environmental-project/

Proton Security Services Limited earns regional recognition as Best Security Company of the Year 2026 at the West Africa Innovation Awards for its excellen Read More: https://punchng.com/proton-security-earns-recognition/

CEVA Logistics and EFL Africa form a joint venture, CEVA EFL Limited, to expand operations and strengthen their presence in Nigeria’s logistics market. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-logistics-market-attracts-new-global-partnership/

The Federal Government and six state governors are wooing investors at the ‘Invest In Lagos 3.0’ Summit, promising high returns and a conducive business en Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-states-court-investors-at-lagos-summit/

The Institute of Leadership Coaching and Strategy congratulates Dr. Adenike Fasina on her Oyo HOS appointment, commending Governor Makinde’s merit-based de Read More: https://punchng.com/institute-congratulates-fasina-on-oyo-hos-appointment/

Smartcomply, an African cybersecurity firm, joins the PCI Security Standards Council to shape global payment security standards and bring African market in Read More: https://punchng.com/smartcomply-joins-global-body-for-payment-security/

The FCCPC has sealed PWAN Maxi Property’s Lekki office due to non-allocation of land and buyer complaints. Learn more about the enforcement action. Read More: https://punchng.com/fccpc-seals-property-firm-amid-buyers-complaints/

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele confirms NASS will pass the state police bill this week, calling the reform long overdue amid Nigeria’s security challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/nass-will-pass-state-police-bill-this-week-senate-leader/

Explore why traditional leadership models are failing in Nigeria’s evolving workforce. Learn how to build leadership trust through transparency and account Read More: https://punchng.com/leadership-dynamics-why-trust-me-is-no-longer-enough/

Tony Elumelu, founder of Heirs Holdings, will become the new chairman of Seplat Energy effective January 1, 2027, leading its next growth phase. Read More: https://punchng.com/elumelu-appointed-chairman-of-seplat-energy/

Abbey Mortgage Bank forecasts N8.06bn gross earnings for Q3 2026, driven by strong lending and strategic asset management. Discover their financial project Read More: https://punchng.com/abbey-mortgage-bank-projects-n8-06bn-gross-earnings/

Discover how complex cross-border hiring practices are slowing Africa’s economic growth and what solutions are emerging to streamline talent management acr Read More: https://punchng.com/cross-border-hiring-the-hidden-friction-slowing-africas-growth/

Foreigners looting Nigeria’s national assets, including infrastructure and mineral resources, is intolerable. Discover how foreign-linked criminal networks Read More: https://punchng.com/foreigners-looting-national-assets-intolerable/

Explore the significant Igbo contributions to Nigeria’s development across various sectors, from trade and manufacturing to sports and hospitality. Read More: https://punchng.com/igbos-contributions-to-nigerias-development/