Nigeria’s oil revenue fell N16.2tn (63.5%) short of its H1 2025 target, highlighting fiscal fragility despite improved crude production. Read the details. Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-earnings-fall-short-by-n16-2tn/

The African Democratic Congress criticizes Nigeria’s 2026 budget, labeling it a debt trap due to heavy borrowing and unrealistic revenue projections. Read More: https://punchng.com/fgs-n58-18tn-2026-budget-debt-trap-in-disguise-adc/

Peak Milk is bringing Nigerian football fans together for the AFCON with watch parties in major cities. Enjoy games, trivia, and support the Super Eagles! Read More: https://punchng.com/peak-milk-activates-bars-cities-for-afcon-matches/

Former presidential candidate and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential hopeful, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has intensified consultations ahead of the 2027 general election, holding separate high-level meetings with former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.). The closed-door meetings, held on Monday, are part of Olwepo-Hashim’s ongoing nationwide engagements with elder […]

Praise Seeds Schools celebrates its 10th anniversary, honouring pioneer staff and pupils who shaped its foundation. Read about the celebration in Ogun Stat Read More: https://punchng.com/school-marks-10-years-honours-pioneer-staff-pupils/

Mass defections from opposition parties to the ruling APC are fueling fears of a one-party state, posing a grave threat to Nigeria’s multiparty democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/defections-gnawing-fear-over-multiparty-democracy/

The 2025 edition of the STACK Reform Health Fair delivered one of the most compelling demonstrations yet of youth-driven innovation and cross-sector collaboration in Nigeria’s health ecosystem. The post Youth, tech drive Nigeria’s healthcare transformation at STACK Fair appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ever heard of ‘Detty December’ and wondered what it means? Learn the real meaning of this festive slang and how to pronounce it correctly, not like ‘dirty’ Read More: https://punchng.com/detty-not-dirty-december/

Segun Aina, 39, has been appointed as a new OAU professor of Computer Engineering, making him one of the youngest professors in his field in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/39-year-old-aina-becomes-oau-prof/

Nigeria’s drive for stronger healthcare delivery and pharmaceutical self-reliance has received a major boost as the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) steps up efforts to equip local drug manufacturers with the capacity to secure World Health Organisation prequalification for antimalarial medicines. The post Local pharma: Nigeria targets global antimalarial market as NIPRD pushes WHO prequalification appeared first on Vanguard News.

HND graduates with part-time ND backgrounds face NYSC exclusion, stalling their careers. Discover why this policy is denying them the right to serve Nigeri Read More: https://punchng.com/denied-right-to-serve-how-nysc-exclusion-is-stalling-hnd-graduates-futures/

Responding to economic hardship, the Ekid community in Akwa Ibom State has reduced high marriage and burial fees to ease financial burdens on families. Read More: https://punchng.com/hardship-aibom-community-slashes-marriage-burial-fees/

Delta State Police Command has ordered massive deployment of personnel across the state to provide adequate security before, during, and after the Christmas and New Year celebration. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Olufemi Abaniwonda, directed that all Area Commanders, DPOS, and Tactical Commanders identify and deploy men to all venues of the Celebrations and other […]

Fuji musician KWAM1’s bid for the Awujale stool hits a snag as an Ogun court denies his injunction to stop the selection process for a new king. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwam1-loses-bid-to-block-awujale-selection-process/

JEX Markets Limited appoints Blessing Ayemhere as its new MD/CEO. He brings over 20 years of experience to build a transparent, liquid energy marketplace. Read More: https://punchng.com/jex-appoints-new-md-ceo/

Chappal Energies has secured $430M in senior and junior reserve-based lending facilities to refinance acquisitions and support operational growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/chappal-energies-secures-430m-reserve-lending-facilities/

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rallies as investors gain N257bn, lifting market capitalisation to N97.2tn. See the top gainers and sectoral performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-rallies-as-investors-gain-n257bn/

Want to sound original on LinkedIn in 2026? Avoid these 50 common LinkedIn clichés that make you sound predictable. Learn to write with a genuine human voi Read More: https://punchng.com/50-linkedin-cliches-to-avoid-in-2026-to-sound-original/

Lukefield Finance CEO discusses the economy, why investors chose dollars, and the crucial role of transparent SME financing in Nigeria’s recovery. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-investors-chose-dollar-over-naira-investments-lukefield-finance-boss/

Experts decry the preference for foreign agencies in the Nigerian research sector, warning it undermines local capacity and industry credibility. Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-decry-foreign-agencies-dominance-in-research-sector/

Bauchi State partners to sensitize the public on new tax reforms, aiming to address misconceptions and clarify the law for the business community. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-allays-fears-over-tax-reforms/

Apapa-Iganmu council in Lagos provides a free medical check for over 1,000 senior citizens, offering screenings for diabetes, malaria, HIV, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-council-offers-senior-citizens-free-medical-check/

Yoruba nation activist Sunday Igboho raises alarm as gunmen kill farmers in his Oyo State hometown, urging President Tinubu to address rising insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/igboho-demands-fg-action-as-gunmen-kill-farmers-in-hometown/

Lagos State warns Oworonshoki landlords to obtain valid building approvals within two months or risk demolition for building on government-reserved land. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-gives-oworonshoki-landlords-two-months-to-obtain-approval/

Lagos plans to build a $400m waste recycling plant to manage 13,000 metric tonnes of daily waste, aiming for completion by the end of next year. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-unveil-400m-waste-recycling-plant-sanwo-olu/

An analysis of the Super Eagles’ performance, highlighting how comatose strategies, NFF issues, and neglect of local talent are hurting their victory chanc Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-comatose-strategies-troubling-super-eagles-victory-songs/

News Central Television has announced a partnership with media personality and talk show host Morayo Afolabi-Brown for the launch of a new programme titled The Morayo Show. The show, which will be a flagship addition to the station’s programming, is designed as a talk show featuring interviews and conversations with leaders across politics, business, culture, […]

Aliko Dangote calls for increased local production in Nigeria and backward integration to reduce import dependency and make the nation Africa’s top manufac Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-urges-local-production-backward-integration/

Nigeria’s Federal Government outlines its 2026 agenda to build on President Tinubu’s reforms, focusing on economic growth, security, and national prosperit Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-to-consolidate-tinubus-reforms-fg/

An information technology expert, Olufemi Ariyo, has proposed the deployment of integrated, data-driven, and people-centric technology systems as a practical solution to Nigeria’s lingering security challenges, stressing that adequate security extends beyond hardware to intelligent system design. According to Ariyo, a trained specialist from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, who is currently pursuing doctoral studies at […]

The programme held on Sunday, themed “Faith vs Profession,” featured a panel discussion that addressed the realities of practising Christianity in demanding professional environments such as law, banking, education, healthcare, politics, music, accounting and real estate.

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, yesterday approved a 27.5 per cent teachers’ specific allowance (TSA) for teachers across the state, giving effect to his pledge made at the budget presentation earlier in the day. The governor’s chief press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, broke the cheery news in a statement. Ajakaye said the governor directed that […]

Federal Government and NNPC officials meet Rivers Governor Fubara to finalize plans for Ogoni oil resumption after a 30-year halt, marking a new chapter. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-nnpc-teams-visit-fubara-over-planned-ogoni-oil-resumption/

The Nigerian government has reopened its terrorism case against notorious kingpin Bello Turji and his associates. Learn about the reactivated charges. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-reactivates-terrorism-charges-against-bello-turji-associates/

The Christian Association of Nigeria in Bauchi urges Christians to use Christmas to deepen faith, promote love, and support the less privileged in society. Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-can-urges-bauchi-christians-to-promote-love/

Former AGF Abubakar Malami accuses the EFCC chairman of a campaign of intimidation following raids on his properties, linking it to a controversial report. Read More: https://punchng.com/malami-accuses-efcc-chairman-of-intimidation/