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State of play of Nigerian politics
An in-depth look at the current state of Nigerian politics, including electoral reforms, party shifts, and key figures gearing up for the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/state-of-play-of-nigerian-politics/
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Eterna Plc posts N302bn revenue, eyes expansion
Eterna Plc reports N302.4bn revenue for 2025, approves a 50 kobo dividend, and outlines its strategic expansion plans in Nigeria’s energy sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/eterna-plc-posts-n302bn-revenue-eyes-expansion/
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A nation permanently in campaign mode
Nigeria’s political class is in a permanent campaign mode, neglecting governance for re-election. This endless cycle hurts public service and development. Read More: https://punchng.com/a-nation-permanently-in-campaign-mode/
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Varsity librarians urge action against unethical publishing, predatory journals
Nigerian university librarians raise alarms over the rise of predatory journals and unethical publishing practices accompanying open access adoption. Read More: https://punchng.com/varsity-librarians-urge-action-against-unethical-publishing-predatory-journals/
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Lagos unveils panel for building, demolition appeals
Lagos State unveils a new committee for building appeals, offering developers and property owners a way to challenge planning and demolition decisions. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-unveils-panel-for-building-demolition-appeals/
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ValueJet focused on linking Nigeria’s major cities – MD
ValueJet Nigeria announces its focus on improving connectivity between key cities with a new Lagos-Benin route, aiming for safer and more reliable domestic Read More: https://punchng.com/valuejet-focused-on-linking-nigerias-major-cities-md/
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Fenikss Laimētava Online un tās priekšrocības salīdzinājumā ar tradicionālajām zālēm
Šajā rakstā mēs aplūkosim Fenikss laimētavas online priekšrocības, salīdzinot tās ar tradicionālajām spēļu zālēm. Izpētīsim, kā digitālā kazino… This article Fenikss Laimētava Online un tās priekšrocības salīdzinājumā ar tradicionālajām zālēm appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.
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Fidelity Bank earnings jump 45%, shareholders’ funds hit N1tn
Fidelity Bank reports a 45% jump in gross earnings for 2025, with shareholders’ funds crossing the N1tn mark. See the full financial results. Read More: https://punchng.com/fidelity-bank-earnings-jump-45-shareholders-funds-hit-n1tn/
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Lagos PDP disowns APM coalition talks
The Lagos PDP chapter has refuted claims of a coalition with the Allied Peoples Movement for the 2027 elections, labeling the reports as false. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-pdp-disowns-apm-coalition-talks/
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‘Nigeria’s asset management sector set for consolidation wave’
Nigeria’s asset management sector is set for a major consolidation wave due to new SEC rules. Discover how firms are preparing for this transition. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-asset-management-sector-set-for-consolidation-wave/
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CBN order: Four banks release 321,181 dormant accounts
Four major Nigerian banks have published details of over 321,000 dormant bank accounts following a CBN directive, raising privacy and economic concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-order-four-banks-release-321181-dormant-accounts/
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Firm sponsors top Nigerian athletes
BRIT Properties Nigeria Limited announces plans to sponsor top Nigerian runners for international competitions, discovered through its 2026 marathon event. Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-sponsors-top-nigerian-athletes/
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DBN secures AfDB funding to boost women-led MSMEs
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) partners with AfDB on a $61m package to expand credit access for women-led MSMEs in agriculture and other key sectors Read More: https://punchng.com/dbn-secures-afdb-funding-to-boost-women-led-msmes/
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Pre-primary screening: Tension mounts as APC panels disqualify over 150 aspirants
Tension rises in the APC as pre-primary screening disqualifies over 150 aspirants. Protests and legal threats mount in several states ahead of 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/pre-primary-screening-tension-mounts-as-apc-panels-disqualify-over-150-aspirants/
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Makinde may join 2027 presidential race Thursday
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is expected to declare his 2027 presidential race ambition during a mega rally in Ibadan this Thursday. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-may-join-2027-presidential-race-thursday/
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W’Bank warns prolonged oil shock may worsen food insecurity
The World Bank warns a prolonged oil shock from Mideast conflict could worsen food insecurity by raising energy, transport, and fertilizer costs globally. Read More: https://punchng.com/wbank-warns-prolonged-oil-shock-may-worsen-food-insecurity/
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A peep into Kehinde Olufemi Onasanya’s autobiography, When God Favours
By: Kehinde Olufemi Onasanya WHEN God Favours is not a retirement memoir. It is a covenant document living proof that divine favour is not abstract theology but a tangible force that elevates the forgotten, reroutes destinies, and overturns human calculations. God alone authors favour. Prophetic Beginning: Parents’ Wedding Day kept by Grace: My journey with […] The post A peep into Kehinde Olufemi Onasanya’s autobiography, When God Favours appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Journalists face growing threats as labour protections weaken – ILO
An ILO report reveals growing threats to journalist safety due to weakening labor protections, rising hostility, and economic insecurity in the media indus Read More: https://punchng.com/journalists-face-growing-threats-as-labour-protections-weaken-ilo/
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GenCos demand blacklisting of firms stealing grid electricity
Nigerian power generation companies urge the government to name, arrest, and prosecute firms involved in massive grid electricity theft along the Ikorodu-S Read More: https://punchng.com/gencos-demand-blacklisting-of-firms-stealing-grid-electricity/
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Trump mulls fuel tax cut as crude hits $107
With oil prices soaring and inflation rising due to the Iran conflict, President Trump considers a fuel tax cut to ease cost-of-living pressures. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-mulls-fuel-tax-cut-as-crude-hits-107/
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Vote buying destroying democracy in Ondo — Abass Mimiko
Zenith Labour Party’s Abass Mimiko discusses how vote buying is destroying democracy in Ondo, the ZLP’s future, and the state of Nigerian politics. Read More: https://punchng.com/vote-buying-destroying-democracy-in-ondo-abass-mimiko/
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Wema Bank launches N170m reward scheme season five
Wema Bank launches Season 5 of its 5for5 rewards scheme, offering over N170m in prizes to promote digital banking and financial inclusion in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/wema-bank-launches-n170m-reward-scheme-season-five/
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Katsina in candid camera
An inside look at the development in Katsina State under Governor Dikko Radda, focusing on security, digital technology, and human capital investment. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-in-candid-camera/
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Nigerian equities will beat inflation in 2026 — CIS boss
CIS President discusses the optimistic outlook for Nigerian equities, predicting they will beat inflation in 2026 amid market reforms and investor trust. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-equities-will-beat-inflation-in-2026-cis-boss/
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2027: Reduce complaints with votes, Igbo group urges Nigerians
The World Igbo Congress urges Nigerians to register and participate in the 2027 general election to reduce complaints and influence public policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-reduce-complaints-with-votes-igbo-group-urges-nigerians/
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Ekiti 2026: Kukah Centre tasks parties, candidates on peaceful poll
The Kukah Centre urges political parties and candidates in the upcoming Ekiti 2026 governorship election to commit to a peaceful and violence-free poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-kukah-centre-tasks-parties-candidates-on-peaceful-poll-2/
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Nigeria’s electricity billing, metering quagmire
Millions of Nigerians face ‘crazy billing’ and a failed metering system due to a broken power sector. Learn about the electricity billing crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-electricity-billing-metering-quagmire/
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Lufthansa invests $7.7bn on 20 long-haul aircraft
Lufthansa places a $7.7bn aircraft order for 20 new long-haul jets from Airbus and Boeing to modernize its fleet and reduce carbon emissions. Read More: https://punchng.com/lufthansa-invests-7-7bn-on-20-long-haul-aircraft/
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NCAA digitises licensing for pilots, aviation personnel
Nigeria’s NCAA is shifting to a fully digital platform for aviation personnel licensing, ending paper-based processes and long delays for professionals. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncaa-digitises-licensing-for-pilots-aviation-personnel/
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Nigeria misses OPEC oil production quota again
Nigeria missed its OPEC oil production quota again, averaging 1.49 million barrels per day in April due to crude theft, vandalism, and underinvestment. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-misses-opec-oil-production-quota-again/
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FMDQ Exchange approves listing of NMRC’s N11.50bn bond
FMDQ Exchange lists NMRC’s N11.50bn Series 1 Fixed Rate Bond. Learn how this NMRC bond listing will boost Nigeria’s housing finance ecosystem. Read More: https://punchng.com/fmdq-exchange-approves-listing-of-nmrcs-n11-50bn-bond/
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FG, Bi-Courtney truce voids N132bn judgement debt
A landmark truce between Nigeria’s FG and Bi-Courtney voids a N132bn debt, reviving a stalled airport hotel project and boosting investor confidence. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-bi-courtney-truce-voids-n132bn-judgement-debt/
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UBA pushes Africa growth agenda at Nairobi summit
UBA reaffirms its commitment to Africa’s growth at the Nairobi summit, championing entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic global partnerships. Read More: https://punchng.com/uba-pushes-africa-growth-agenda-at-nairobi-summit/
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Unfurling the new face of FUOYE
FORMER United States Secretary of state, Henry A. Kissinger, makes a profound statement about the mission of a vision-driven leader, saying, “the task of a leader is to get his people from where they are to where they ought to be”. Examining the same concept, a leading expert on  leadership, John C. Maxwell says, “A […] The post Unfurling the new face of FUOYE appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Mo Abudu, Omoni Oboli, Kunle Remi, others mourn Alex Ekubo
Nigerian entertainment industry mourns the shocking death of actor Alex Ekubo. Colleagues like Mo Abudu, Omoni Oboli, and Kunle Remi share tributes. Read More: https://punchng.com/mo-abudu-omoni-oboli-kunle-remi-others-mourn-alex-ekubo/
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Fabric market as Nigeria’s oldest female-led economy
By: Mojisola Oladeni THE noise of policy rooms here in Nigeria has often drowned out a quiet and old intelligence that was already alive in the markets, since the primordial eras. If one listens closely to the rustle of Ankara and the measured murmur of bargaining voices, a revelation would begin to rise with almost […] The post Fabric market as Nigeria’s oldest female-led economy appeared first on Tribune Online.
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