News & Politics

OPay expands access to N1.2bn scholarship scheme
 OPay expands its N1.2bn scholarship scheme by signing MoUs with four new institutions, widening access to education for financially disadvantaged students.

Read More: https://punchng.com/opay-expands-access-to-n1-2bn-scholarship-scheme/ 
The Punch - 
Money market liquidity eases to N5.8tn
 Nigeria’s money market liquidity surplus narrows to N5.8tn, keeping interest rates stable despite bond auction settlements and CBN policy moves.

Read More: https://punchng.com/money-market-liquidity-eases-to-n5-8tn/ 
The Punch - 
US charges three Nigerians for alleged fraud
 Three Nigerians face federal charges in the US over an alleged online romance and wire fraud scheme. Learn about the Nigerian fraud charges in Rhode Island

Read More: https://punchng.com/us-charges-three-nigerians-for-alleged-fraud/ 
The Punch - 
Airlines struggle as losses hit N150bn in two months
 Nigerian airlines report staggering N150bn losses in two months, facing potential service suspension over N9bn debt to ground handlers. A crisis looms.

Read More: https://punchng.com/airlines-struggle-as-losses-hit-n150bn-in-two-months/ 
The Punch - 
Reinsurance: From risk transfer to growth driver
 Discover how reinsurance has evolved from a simple risk transfer tool to a vital growth driver, enabling capital management and competitive expansion.

Read More: https://punchng.com/reinsurance-from-risk-transfer-to-growth-driver/ 
The Punch - 
Media industry welfare crisis worsens, WIJAFRICA warns
 A new WIJAFRICA report reveals a deepening media welfare crisis in Nigeria, with unpaid salaries, labour abuse, and burnout affecting journalists.

Read More: https://punchng.com/media-industry-welfare-crisis-worsens-wijafrica-warns/ 
The Punch - 
Atiku-linked lobby firm pushes US sanctions over Nigeria’s insecurity
 An Atiku Abubakar-linked lobby firm warns of pushing for US sanctions against Nigeria’s Tinubu admin over widespread insecurity and electoral integrity con

Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-linked-lobby-firm-pushes-us-sanctions-over-nigerias-insecurity/ 
The Punch - 
Foundation restores degraded Bauchi land, urges enforcement
 A foundation uses regenerative agriculture in Nigeria to restore 29,000 hectares of degraded Bauchi land, urging government action on deforestation.

Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-restores-degraded-bauchi-land-urges-enforcement/ 
The Punch - 
Tinubu leads power taskforce as FEC approves rail, road projects
 Nigeria’s FEC approves over N7tn for major infrastructure projects, including Lagos, Kano, & Kaduna rail lines and a N1.86tn coastal highway extension.

Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-leads-power-taskforce-as-fec-approves-rail-road-projects/ 
The Punch - 
BSN, Christians to celebrate National Bible Day
 The Bible Society of Nigeria and Christians will celebrate National Bible Day on May 5, 2026, to reflect on the values prescribed by the Holy Bible.

Read More: https://punchng.com/bsn-christians-to-celebrate-national-bible-day/ 
The Punch - 
Centre seeks stronger border security, collaboration to curb arms proliferation
 Nigerian officials discuss tackling arms proliferation, citing porous borders as a key challenge. Learn about plans for technology and collaboration.

Read More: https://punchng.com/centre-seeks-stronger-border-security-collaboration-to-curb-arms-proliferation/ 
The Punch - 
Niger NHRC records 1,000 rights violation cases
 Niger’s National Human Rights Commission reports over 1,000 rights violation cases, partnering with CSOs to combat gender-based violence and protect citize

Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-nhrc-records-1000-rights-violation-cases/ 
The Punch - 
 

			
			
											

			
			
											
 
Vet doctors urge Nasarawa to declare abattoir emergency
 Veterinary doctors demand an abattoir emergency in Nasarawa due to poor sanitation, warning of severe public health risks like anthrax.

Read More: https://punchng.com/vet-doctors-urge-nasarawa-to-declare-abattoir-emergency/ 
The Punch - 
APC chieftain tasks women on empowerment initiatives
 An APC chieftain urges influential women to adopt grassroots women empowerment initiatives, like those by Hafsat Ganduje, to boost economic inclusion.

Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-chieftain-tasks-women-on-empowerment-initiatives/ 
The Punch - 
NGO assists 359 Borno teachers to secure licences
 Plan International assists 359 Borno teachers in securing TRCN licenses to enhance education quality in conflict-affected areas. Learn about this milestone

Read More: https://punchng.com/ngo-assists-359-borno-teachers-to-secure-licences/ 
The Punch - 
Farmer-herder clashes: Bauchi unveils ‘Right of Way’ policy
 Bauchi State launches a ‘Right of Way’ policy to address persistent farmer-herder clashes by establishing structured grazing routes for peaceful coexistenc

Read More: https://punchng.com/farmer-herder-clashes-bauchi-unveils-right-of-way-policy/ 
The Punch - 
May Day 2026: Nigerian workers need a lift
 On May Day 2026, Nigerian workers face a grim reality. With soaring inflation and an inadequate minimum wage, their survival is a daily struggle.

Read More: https://punchng.com/may-day-2026-nigerian-workers-need-a-lift/ 
The Punch - 
6,200 applicants take computer test for NDDC foreign scholarship
 The NDDC conducted a computer-based test for 6,200 applicants for its Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme to boost human capital in the Niger Delta.

Read More: https://punchng.com/6200-applicants-take-computer-test-for-nddc-foreign-scholarship/ 
The Punch - 
May Day: NLC, TUC lament rising insecurity, poverty
 Nigerian labour leaders express grave concerns over rising insecurity and poverty, highlighting the negative impact on Nigerian workers welfare and decent

Read More: https://punchng.com/may-day-nlc-tuc-lament-rising-insecurity-poverty/ 
The Punch - 
10 Nigerian startups tackle extreme heat
 Ten Nigerian startups receive funding to develop innovative climate adaptation solutions for extreme heat through the TECA Heat Action Wave programme.

Read More: https://punchng.com/10-nigerian-startups-tackle-extreme-heat/ 
The Punch - 
Ruto, tongue and the trouble with English
 President Ruto’s joke about Nigerian accents reveals the trouble with English and its colonial legacy. Explore why language is about power, not just sound.

Read More: https://punchng.com/ruto-tongue-and-the-trouble-with-english/ 
The Punch - 
Displaced Benue residents reject mining allocation on farmlands
 Displaced Agatu residents protest the Benue mining allocation on their farmlands, demanding a halt to operations until they can return home safely.

Read More: https://punchng.com/displaced-benue-residents-reject-mining-allocation-on-farmlands/ 
The Punch - 
Military denies running Kwara camp as Amnesty alleges 150 deaths
 Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters denies any involvement in a Kwara camp where Amnesty International alleges at least 150 detainees, mostly children, died.

Read More: https://punchng.com/military-denies-running-kwara-camp-as-amnesty-alleges-150-deaths/ 
The Punch - 
Allgreen to invest $10bn in 80m cookstove rollout
 Allgreen Energy has pledged $10bn for an 80 million clean cookstove rollout in Nigeria, aiming to improve health, empower women, and cut carbon emissions.

Read More: https://punchng.com/allgreen-to-invest-10bn-in-80m-cookstove-rollout/ 
The Punch - 
 

			
			
											

			
			
											
 
Female aspirant joins Kwara gov race
 Hajia Musiliat Yetunde, a retired civil servant, declares her intention to join the Kwara gov race for 2027 on the All Progressives Congress platform.

Read More: https://punchng.com/female-aspirant-joins-kwara-gov-race/ 
The Punch - 
Corp member dies after drill in Borno NYSC camp
 A female corp member dies at the Borno NYSC orientation camp. Reports conflict on whether the death was due to a drill or an underlying ailment.

Read More: https://punchng.com/corp-member-dies-after-drill-in-borno-nysc-camp/ 
The Punch - 
Military holding our members over self-defence – Plateau coalition
 A Plateau State coalition accuses the military of holding eight members for self-defence against alleged terrorist attacks, citing constitutional rights.

Read More: https://punchng.com/military-holding-our-members-over-self-defence-plateau-coalition/ 
The Punch - 
Troops kill over 200 terrorists, arrest 284 in April operations
 Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters reports successful counter-terrorism operations in April, resulting in over 200 terrorists killed and 284 arrested.

Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-kill-over-200-terrorists-arrest-284-in-april-operations/ 
The Punch - 
SUNU Assurances targets N9.34bn via rights issue
 SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc is raising N9.34bn via a rights issue to strengthen its balance sheet, enhance underwriting capacity, and invest in technology.

Read More: https://punchng.com/sunu-assurances-targets-n9-34bn-via-rights-issue/ 
The Punch - 
MAN, NRS warn illicit financial flows weaken investment
 Nigeria’s Manufacturers Association (MAN) warns that illicit financial flows weaken investment, raise costs, and undermine economic stability for businesse

Read More: https://punchng.com/man-nrs-warn-illicit-financial-flows-weaken-investment/ 
The Punch - 
Police nab two suspected cattle rustlers in Ogun
 Ogun State Police arrest two suspected cattle rustlers in the Ifo/Ibogun area, recovering a cow valued at N1.7m during a swift response operation.

Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-two-suspected-cattle-rustlers-in-ogun/ 
The Punch - 
Nasarawa gov aspirants collapse structure for ex-IG Adamu bid
 Supporters of other Nasarawa gov aspirants collapse structures to back the 2027 Mohammed Adamu bid for governor on the All Progressives Congress platform.

Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-gov-aspirants-collapse-structure-for-ex-ig-adamu-bid/ 
The Punch - 
Wiring fault suspected as fire destroys car at Kwara hotel
 A car fire at a Kwara hotel was contained by firefighters. The blaze, suspected to be from a wiring fault, destroyed a Honda Accord’s engine compartment.

Read More: https://punchng.com/wiring-fault-suspected-as-fire-destroys-car-at-kwara-hotel/ 
The Punch - 
FG asserts control over mining, warns C’River agencies
 The Federal Government asserts its exclusive control over mining regulation in Nigeria, warning Cross River State agencies against unlawful interference.

Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-asserts-control-over-mining-warns-criver-agencies/ 
The Punch - 
Beyond survival: What IFBC means for Nigeria’s family business future
 The IFBC 2026 conference challenges Nigeria’s family business mindset, moving beyond survival to build a lasting legacy through governance and culture.

Read More: https://punchng.com/beyond-survival-what-ifbc-means-for-nigerias-family-business-future/ 
The Punch - 
Clear vision for smarter revenue and stronger institutions in Nigeria
 Explore Nigeria’s new vision for smarter revenue. Learn how fiscal reform, simplified tax laws, and stronger institutions are building a stable economy.

Read More: https://punchng.com/clear-vision-for-smarter-revenue-and-stronger-institutions-in-nigeria/ 
The Punch - 
Prev Page Next Page