Moniepoint partners with Women Techmakers to boost women in tech in Nigeria. The programme offers leadership development, training, and AI workshops. Read More: https://punchng.com/moniepoint-deepens-womens-participation-in-tech/

Nigerian schoolgirls from Ado Girls Secondary School earn a global AI award, highlighting the impact of digital and STEM education for girls in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-schoolgirls-earn-global-ai-recognition/

The Lagos NIESV invested over N200m in local and international training for 950 members, enhancing professional competence and ethical practice in real est Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-niesv-spends-n200m-training-950-members/

Nigeria’s NCC and judiciary collaborate to seek stronger legal protection for telecom infrastructure against rising vandalism, theft, and cybercrime. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncc-intensifies-telecom-infrastructure-legal-protection/

Following the Oyo school attack, viral videos of abducted students and staff have emerged, prompting the Senate and Yoruba leaders to demand urgent action. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-school-attack-senate-yoruba-leaders-demand-action-as-distress-videos-emerge/

Ekiti SUBEB details the payment of N9.7bn in UBEC counterpart funds since 2022, highlighting projects in public education and teacher welfare. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-subeb-paid-n9-7bn-ubec-funds-chair-says/

Discover the intense political crisis from the APC primaries fallout as at least 26 serving lawmakers lose return tickets amid widespread controversy. Read More: https://punchng.com/primaries-apc-reps-fight-back-after-ticket-losses/

SERAP calls on INEC to launch a political fund probe into allegations that APC governors diverted N800bn for campaigns, citing electoral integrity risks. Read More: https://punchng.com/serap-seeks-inec-probe-of-alleged-n800bn-political-fund/

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, at the weekend, inspected various major road and other infrastructural projects executed by his administration preparatory to their inauguration in a matter of weeks. Projects he inspected include the 40km Owo-Ubahu-Amankanu-Umualor-Neke-Ikem dual carriageway, 14.5km Amechi Idodo-Oruku-Amagunze Road, the New Enugu Smart City, and the Enugu International Hospital on Rangers […] The post Gov Mbah inspects 40km dual carriageway, multiple projects ahead of their inauguration appeared first on Vanguard News.

…As Mbah participates in Owo Ward, advertises APC’s achievements The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Enugu State chapter of the party for what it described as free, fair, credible, and exemplary House of Representatives primary elections in the state. This was even as Governor Peter Mbah joined other party faithful in Owo Ward, […] The post APC commends Enugu Reps primary elections as free, fair and exemplary appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Peter Oyedele, Abuja No fewer than 1,000 women in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have benefited from an empowerment programme organized by the Women Wing of the City Boy Movement, CBM, as the group reaffirmed support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The large-scale empowerment initiative, organized by […] The post City Boy Movement empowers 1,000 FCT women, backs Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on Vanguard News.

Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, the member representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency of the State, Hon. Hart Cyril Godwin and 11 other aspirants have clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) tickets for House of Representatives seats following Saturday’s primaries. Chairman of the APC primary election committee for the House of […] The post 2027: Rivers Assembly Speaker, Amaewhule, Hart, 11 Others Win APC Reps Tickets appeared first on Vanguard News.

—Disqualified aspirants fingered —Security evacuates, primary committee after thug invasion By Dayo Johnson Akure Political thugs allegedly sponsored by a disqualified All Progressives Congress House of Representatives aspirant disrupted the collation and announcement of results of last Saturday’s primaries at the party’s state secretariat in Akure. The incident forced security personnel to evacuate the seven-member […] The post Thugs disrupt Ondo APC primary Collation appeared first on Vanguard News.

— Committee split, halts declaration By Dayo Johnson Akure Anxiety is rising in the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress after the seven-member National Assembly Primary Election Committee failed to announce results of last Saturday’s House of Representatives primaries. Party sources said disagreements among committee members stalled the process. The panel, led by […] The post Tension in Ondo APC over undelivered House of Reps primary results appeared first on Vanguard News.

NAHCO Plc reports a N24.28bn profit for 2025, a 29.83% increase, as the company signals strong interest in bidding for airport concessions in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/nahco-posts-n24bn-profit-eyes-airport-concessions/

By Dayo Johnson Akure Youths and women of the All Progressives Congress in Odigbo have called on the party leadership not to tamper with the outcome of the House of Representatives primary held last Saturday. The supporters converged on Odigbo, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area, insisting that the votes cast must be protected and […] The post APC Primary: Odigbo youths, women warn against tampering with results appeared first on Vanguard News.

A new Kwara election poll reveals voters prioritize security, jobs, and electricity over religion or ethnicity for the 2027 governorship election. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-voters-prioritise-security-jobs-poll-shows/

By Adesina Wahab A student of Grundtvig International Secondary School, Oba, Anambra State, Michael Offorkile, has emerged as the 5th highest scorer in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, with a score of 367. In a statement, the school praised Offorkile’s performance, saying it reflects the strong academic foundation and training given to him […] The post JAMB: Grundtvig student records Nigeria’s 5th highest UTME Score in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa explains how strong institutions, transparent governance, and clear legal frameworks are vital for Lagos economic growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/strong-institutions-key-to-growth-obasa-tells-investors/

Agbekoya leader states their 35,000 members are ready to tackle South-West insecurity and flush out terrorists if the government provides logistical suppor Read More: https://punchng.com/we-can-flush-out-terrorists-from-swest-in-one-month-agbekoya-leader/

Nigerian advertising leaders support a new government directive for a 45-day media payment rule to bring financial stability and discipline to the sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/advertising-stakeholders-back-45-day-media-payment-rule/

Lagos State launches a campaign to introduce archery in public schools, aiming to develop young talent and create future champions from the grassroots. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-moves-to-expand-archery-in-schools/

Lagos officials warn against consuming spoiled tomatoes (Ata Esha) due to serious health risks like liver damage from toxins that cooking can’t eliminate. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-flags-health-dangers-of-spoiled-tomatoes/

Lagos hosts the Invest Lagos 3.0 summit, a global event to attract foreign investment across key sectors like tech, infrastructure, and energy. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-eyes-foreign-investment-at-global-summit/

The Niger Chamber of Commerce praises Dangote’s Pan-African investment, hailing the group as a transformative force in Africa’s economic renaissance. Read More: https://punchng.com/nccima-lauds-dangotes-pan-african-investment-expansion/

Nigerian insurers face a strict July 31 deadline for recapitalisation, needing N132bn to meet new capital rules amid a challenging economic climate. Read More: https://punchng.com/recapitalisation-insurers-scramble-for-n132bn-as-deadline-stands/

Discover the 2-M+S formula for winning elections. It’s not a sprint, but a marathon of grassroots connection, strategic visibility, and political science. Read More: https://punchng.com/the-arithmetic-of-winning-elections/

Oil prices surged toward $110 per barrel amid rising US-Iran tension, as President Trump issues new threats over the stalled Middle East crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-nears-110-as-trump-threatens-strike-in-iran/

Dangote Refinery’s suit to halt fuel import licences faces backlash from marketers who warn of a potential monopoly and market instability in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/marketers-oppose-dangotes-fresh-suit-on-fuel-import-licences/

The NDPHC is set to support the Lagos electricity market with an additional 1,500MW to help bridge the significant power supply gap in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndphc-pledges-1500mw-boost-for-lagos-power-supply/

The Nigerian FG issues strict new BPP guidelines for contract variations in Nigeria, requiring mandatory certification to curb corruption and cost inflatio Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-cracks-down-on-unapproved-contract-variations-in-mdas/

Discover how clearing a $7bn FX backlog and policy reforms spurred Nigeria’s FX market recovery, driven by a surge in autonomous inflows and investor confi Read More: https://punchng.com/autonomous-inflows-drive-fx-market-recovery/

Voter apathy in Nigeria is at an all-time low, threatening the 2027 elections. Discover the causes and the urgent steps needed to restore public confidence Read More: https://punchng.com/in-2027-elections-voter-apathy-looms-large/

As the 2027 election approaches, who among Tinubu, Atiku, and Obi can fix Nigeria’s economy? We analyze the candidates and the policies needed for growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-who-will-give-nigeria-the-economy-it-deserves-2/

LOTUS Bank partners with the presidential initiative on CNG & EV mobility, providing financing solutions to support Nigeria’s energy transition. Read More: https://punchng.com/lotus-bank-partners-govt-on-cng-ev-mobility/

Abia State Police Command arrests three suspects involved in stealing two Rivers toddlers. The 3-year-old children have been safely reunited with their fam Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-for-stealing-two-rivers-toddlers/