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Tatum Bank posts N1.7bn profit in first year
Tatum Bank reports a N1.7bn profit in its first year, driven by strategic digital investments and a strong capital base, positioning it for future growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/tatum-bank-posts-n1-7bn-profit-in-first-year/
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2027: Abia community endorses Otti for second term
Agburuke Nsulu community leaders endorse Governor Alex Otti for a second term, citing impactful developmental projects and grassroots governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-abia-community-endorses-otti-for-second-term/
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Tinubu drops fresh bombshell: "A very serious turnaround"
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed his greatest during meeting with global investors in Paris, and his started has started generating reactions from Nigerians.
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2027: Security firm warns of violence, disruptions
A security firm warns of heightened risks for Nigeria’s 2027 elections, highlighting historical violence and the need for proactive security measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-security-firm-warns-of-violence-disruptions/
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Digital commerce accelerates shift to pre-owned goods in Nigeria
Digital marketplaces and rising economic pressures are speeding up Nigeria’s shift toward a tech-driven second-hand goods market, where online platforms are changing how people buy, sell, and access affordable products. The post Digital commerce accelerates shift to pre-owned goods in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.
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ADC deregistration bid fails legal requirements – INEC
INEC opposes the ADC deregistration lawsuit, arguing it fails to meet constitutional requirements for deregistering a political party in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-deregistration-bid-fails-legal-requirements-inec/
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Adelabu meets Oyo APC executives, confident of victory
Adebayo Adelabu meets with Oyo APC executives to declare his 2027 governorship ambition, expressing confidence in winning the party’s ticket and the electi Read More: https://punchng.com/adelabu-meets-oyo-apc-executives-confident-of-victory/
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Xenophobia row: Oshiomhole seeks ban on MTN, DSTV
Amid a xenophobia row, Senator Adams Oshiomhole calls for the ban of South African firms like MTN and DSTV, urging Nigeria to take economic action. Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-row-oshiomhole-seeks-ban-on-mtn-dstv/
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Nigerian passport climbs global ranking, slips in visa-free access
Nigeria’s passport ranking rose to 89th on the Henley Index, but its visa-free access dropped to 44 countries. Learn about this contradictory trend. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-passport-climbs-global-ranking-slips-in-visa-free-access/
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Stakeholders highlight co-location as key solution to Africa’s digital infrastructure challenges
Key stakeholders in Africa’s digital infrastructure ecosystem have identified co-location services as a critical solution to the continent’s persistent challenges, including energy constraints, infrastructure gaps, and investment risks. The post Stakeholders highlight co-location as key solution to Africa’s digital infrastructure challenges appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Mass exodus: Obi, Kwankwaso exit rocks ADC, 18 lawmakers join NDC
A wave of Nigerian political defections hits the ADC as Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso exit, leading 18 lawmakers to join the rival NDC party. Read More: https://punchng.com/mass-exodus-obi-kwankwaso-exit-rocks-adc-18-lawmakers-join-ndc/
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IG pushes Ogun police academy, 42 colleges accreditation
IGP Disu meets with the Ministry of Education to secure accreditation for 42 police colleges and establish a new police academy campus in Ogun State. Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-pushes-ogun-police-academy-42-colleges-accreditation/
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NNPC, Chinese firms’ deal will unlock refineries – Marketers
Fuel marketers support the NNPC’s deal with Chinese firms to revive the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, hoping the partnership unlocks idle assets. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-chinese-firms-deal-will-unlock-refineries-marketers/
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Tinubu sends Tegbe, Enikanolaye for Senate screening
President Bola Tinubu nominates Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaye for Foreign Affairs, seeking swift Senate confirmation for key roles Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-sends-tegbe-enikanolaye-for-senate-screening/
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J. Randle Centre wins global award
The J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos wins a major global award, recognized for its excellence in immersive storytelling and design. Read More: https://punchng.com/j-randle-centre-wins-global-award/
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Cybercrime surge hits Nigeria’s digital economy as losses hit N12bn annually
Nigeria’s digital economy is growing fast, but cyber attacks are also increasing, and security is not improving quickly enough to match it. The post Cybercrime surge hits Nigeria’s digital economy as losses hit N12bn annually appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Lagos seals buildings over lift safety violations
Lagos State seals multiple buildings, malls, and hotels in Lekki and Ikeja for noncompliance with mandatory lift and elevator safety regulations. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-seals-buildings-over-lift-safety-violations/
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Court fixes June 22 for judgment in Lekki sound engineer murder case
A Lagos court has fixed June 22, 2026, for judgment in the trial of six suspects accused of the mob murder of sound engineer David Imoh in Lekki. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-fixes-june-22-for-judgment-in-lekki-sound-engineer-murder-case/
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LASBCA threatens prosecution over building control violations
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) is threatening prosecution for building control violations to ensure structural integrity and public safet Read More: https://punchng.com/lasbca-threatens-prosecution-over-building-control-violations/
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NITDA, Galaxy Backbone move to fix startup failure with local cloud, cost relief
In a direct response to rising startup failures driven by high infrastructure costs, data insecurity and foreign exchange instability, the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has partnered with Galaxy Backbone Limited, GBB, to introduce a subsidised sovereign cloud framework for early-stage tech ventures. The post NITDA, Galaxy Backbone move to fix startup failure with local cloud, cost relief appeared first on Vanguard News.
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AfDB, IFC back CEO leadership forum
The 2026 African CEO Leadership Forum, backed by AfDB and IFC, will convene leaders in Lagos to drive Africa’s economic transformation and growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/afdb-ifc-back-ceo-leadership-forum/
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ICAN elevates 1,107 members to fellowship status
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) elevates 1,107 members to fellowship status, its highest professional distinction for excellence. Read More: https://punchng.com/ican-elevates-1107-members-to-fellowship-status/
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W’Bank prioritises jobs in new poverty reduction plan
Discover the World Bank’s new poverty reduction plan. The strategy prioritizes large-scale job creation across nine key sectors to lift millions out of pov Read More: https://punchng.com/wbank-prioritises-jobs-in-new-poverty-reduction-plan/
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Driver arrested after Lagos crash kills woman
A driver has been arrested following a fatal head-on Lagos crash on the Third Mainland Bridge that killed a woman. Officials attribute the cause to speedin Read More: https://punchng.com/driver-arrested-after-lagos-crash-kills-woman/
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When military hijacks police duties
When the military hijacks police duties, the results are often disastrous. This piece examines the dangers of military in policing and calls for reform. Read More: https://punchng.com/when-military-hijacks-police-duties/
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IG orders nationwide arms audit after Delta killing
Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police orders a nationwide police arms audit to ensure accountability following a viral extra-judicial killing in Delta. Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-orders-nationwide-arms-audit-after-delta-killing-2/
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SEC pushes stronger sustainability reporting to attract investors
Nigeria’s SEC warns that weak sustainability reporting hinders access to global capital, urging companies to improve disclosures to attract long-term inves Read More: https://punchng.com/sec-pushes-stronger-sustainability-reporting-to-attract-investors/
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Delta to raise salaries after $1.3bn profit
Delta Air Lines announces a 4% salary raise for eligible employees worldwide, continuing its annual pay increases after a $1.3bn profit-sharing payout. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-to-raise-salaries-after-1-3bn-profit/
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Tasks before Nigeria’s new ambassadors
President Tinubu charges Nigeria’s new ambassadors to pursue investments and protect citizens. Discover the key tasks and foreign policy challenges they fa Read More: https://punchng.com/tasks-before-nigerias-new-ambassadors/
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Lagos community residents fear burglary over prolonged blackout
Residents in Ilasamaja, Lagos, face burglary risks and economic hardship after a prolonged blackout lasting over a month due to a faulty transformer. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-community-residents-fear-burglary-over-prolonged-blackout/
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The tyranny of imposition disguised as consensus
Discover how the concept of ‘consensus’ in Nigerian politics has become a tool for political imposition, undermining democracy and sidelining capable leade Read More: https://punchng.com/the-tyranny-of-imposition-disguised-as-consensus/
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Lagos, Welbeck Electricity deepen partnership on workplace safety
Lagos State and Welbeck Electricity strengthen their partnership on workplace safety, focusing on psychological well-being and mental health for workers. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-welbeck-electricity-deepen-partnership-on-workplace-safety/
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NAFDAC arraigns trader over alleged fake alcohol production
NAFDAC arraigned a Lagos-based trader before the Federal High Court for the alleged manufacture, possession, and sale of fake alcohol products. Read More: https://punchng.com/nafdac-arraigns-trader-over-alleged-fake-alcohol-production/
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These ‘structures of criminality’, by Rotimi Fasan
The African Democratic Party was at this time last year a nondescript organisation struggling to stay afloat as a political party. Ralph Nwosu, the founder of the party, had turned the chairmanship of the party into something of a life appointment in which he had served for seventeen years. By July he had turned the party, […] The post These ‘structures of criminality’, by Rotimi Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Edo ex-convict nabbed for robbery, illegal gun possession
An ex-convict in Edo State, Owen Osas, has been arrested for armed robbery and illegal firearm possession just one year after his release from prison. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-ex-convict-nabbed-for-robbery-illegal-gun-possession/
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Maybe subsidies should be returned
Exploring the severe impact of Nigeria’s subsidy removal on the cost of living and questioning if the policy should be reversed due to state fund misuse. Read More: https://punchng.com/maybe-subsidies-should-be-returned/
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