The Lagos State Government is aiming to collect 250,000 units of blood annually to ensure a safe and sustainable supply through its voluntary donation camp Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-targets-250000-blood-units-annually/

Indian authorities have deported a Nigerian man, Victor Obasi, for an illegal stay and alleged involvement in drug trafficking after his arrest in Hyderaba Read More: https://punchng.com/india-deports-nigerian-for-drug-trafficking/

Nigerians may soon face a petrol price hike as global crude oil costs surge past $66/barrel due to international instability. Experts warn of imminent incr Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-price-hike-looms-as-crude-crosses-66-barrel/

A fatal Lagos truck accident on the Epe–Ijebu Road has claimed the lives of a motorcyclist and passenger. The truck driver has been arrested. Read More: https://punchng.com/driver-arrested-as-truck-kills-lagos-motorcyclist-passenger/

Dangote refinery begins 24-hour operations to supply over 50 million litres of petrol daily, boosting Nigeria’s fuel security and stabilizing supply. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-begins-24-hour-petrol-loading-operations/

Kano’s Hospitals Management Board suspends three officers after the death of a housewife, Aishatu Umar, due to alleged medical negligence at a urology cent Read More: https://punchng.com/three-suspended-in-kano-hospital-after-housewifes-death/

Three medical personnel in Kano are suspended for alleged professional negligence that led to a patient’s death after surgical scissors were left in her bo Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-suspends-three-medical-personnel-for-professional-negligence/

The Nigerian equities market surged by N598bn as investor confidence returned. See which stocks led the gains and get expert analysis on the bullish sessio Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-market-surges-n598bn-as-bulls-dominate-trading/

An Edo man was nabbed by police after staging his own abduction to demand a N12m ransom, part of a growing trend of self-kidnapping in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/another-edo-man-nabbed-over-staged-n12m-abduction/

Rivers State Police have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Mohammed Ibrahim, who terrorized commuters along the Port Harcourt International Airport Road. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-suspected-kidnapper-in-rivers/

NGX officially confirms the UBA shares listing of 3.16 billion new shares from its recent rights issue, boosting the bank’s capital base and market liquidi Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-lists-3-16-billion-uba-shares/

Champion Breweries Plc has successfully redeemed its N4.21bn Series 1 Commercial Paper, demonstrating strong investor confidence and financial discipline. Read More: https://punchng.com/champion-breweries-redeems-n4-21bn-commercial-paper-notes/

SEREC warns that maritime regulatory gaps cost Nigeria’s economy N500bn-N700bn annually, impacting trade efficiency, inflation, and port competitiveness. Read More: https://punchng.com/maritime-regulatory-gaps-cost-nigeria-n700bn-annually-serec/

The U.S. Embassy reopens its redesigned American Centre in Abuja, offering a modern hub for education, creativity, and professional development for Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/u-s-embassy-reopens-american-centre-in-abuja/

ICSAN celebrates its 60th anniversary by unveiling a new logo and outlining its future direction, focusing on governance, sustainability, and impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/icsan-reveals-logo-signals-future-direction-at-60/

The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Command, holds a joint engagement to enhance Ogun border security and promote smoother cross-border trade with Benin. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-customs-lead-joint-engagement-to-boost-border-security/

NIMASA launches ‘Operation Zero Tolerance’ to improve Nigerian waterway safety, enforcing full compliance with maritime laws for all vessel owners and oper Read More: https://punchng.com/regulator-moves-to-curb-waterway-safety-breaches/

A maritime group warns that rising shipping charges are outpacing service quality, causing inflation and hurting the Nigerian economy, calling for reform. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-decries-rising-shipping-charges-despite-poor-services/

A Lagos High Court ends the Hampton Island dispute, entering a consent judgment after Capital Gardens published an unreserved apology to Oretol Nigeria Ltd Read More: https://punchng.com/court-ends-hampton-island-dispute-as-capital-gardens-apologises/

The NBA President and Egbe Amofin O’odua are in dispute over the aborted NBA SPIDEL election, with allegations of partisanship for the 2026 polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-president-egbe-amofin-clash-over-aborted-spidel-election/

The Nigerian Navy calls for a deeper NIMASA collaboration to enhance hydrography and sustain improved maritime safety and navigation in Nigerian waters. Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-seeks-deeper-collaboration-with-nimasa-on-hydrography/

Stanbic IBTC Insurance, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, says it has been rated A and A1 by Agusto & Co., a renowned credit rating agency for 2025–2026 financial year.… The post Stanbic IBTC Insurance Rated A And A1 For2025 – 2026 Financial Year By Agusto & Co appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The organisation urged countries to raise and redesign taxes as part of its new 3 by 35 initiative, which aims to increase the real prices of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks by 2035. The post WHO urges higher taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol to curb preventable deaths appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

"more than 20 settlements have been affected by the spate of threats and forced displacement. The post Terrorism: Sokoto leaders decry threats by Bello Turji appeared first on Vanguard News.

An esports influencer criticizes the poor treatment of Super Eagles fans in Morocco, alleging officials tried to move them from their paid seats. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-influencer-laments-poor-treatment-of-super-eagles-fans-in-morocco/

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says it’s targeting 50percent contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) by the sector in about five years. This, according to the Commission, would translate… The post PenCom Targets 50% GDP Contribution, Tasks PFAs To Scale Up Action appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Chelle made this known during the post-match press conference following Nigeria’s 4–2 defeat to hosts Morocco in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Rabat.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Pharaohs of Egypt in the third place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after losing on penalties to Morocco.

Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to explore this important question about life in Africa’s most populous nation. After months of research into Nigeria’s living standards and years of observing how ordinary Nigerians navigate daily existence, I’ve compiled The post What is Nigeria’s Quality of Life? appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Hosts Morocco survived a nervy night in Rabat to see off Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to reach the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

Nigeria’s insurance and pension stocks sustained their strong rally last week, once again leading the gainers’ table on the Nigerian Exchange as investors continued to position ahead of ongoing recapitalisation… The post Insurance, Pension Stocks Extend Rally As Recapitalisation Momentum Lifts NGX Indices appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Director General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), Prof Samuel Ofori Obuobisah Bekoe, has publicly apologised following public outrage over controversial content on gender identity found in a Senior High School teacher manual. The content was withdrawn after nationwide distribution. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, Prof Bekoe said […]

INEC will conduct the FCT election on 21 February. The post INEC publishes voters’ register for FCT election, resumes CVR in Anambra appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Boluwaji Obahopo Lokoja—Seventeen out of the over 30 abducted worshippers of ECWA Church in Aiyetoro Kiri, Kogi State have regained their freedom. This was made known, yesterday, by National Publicity Secretary of the Aiyetoro-Kiri Development Association, Mr. Aledare Jide. He said: “The Aiyetoro Kiri Bunu Development Association, in collaboration with affected families and community […] The post 17 more abducted Kogi worshippers regain freedom appeared first on Vanguard News.

Arsenal claimed a hard fought 3-2 win over Chelsea in an entertaining Carabao Cup semifinal encounter, keeping their hopes of lifting the trophy alive. The Gunners showed attacking intent from the opening exchanges and were rewarded with goals that gave them control for large spells of the contest.   Chelsea, however, refused to go quietly. […]

According to Farrakhan’s analogy, it is these Chinese and Indian merchants who are non-Christians that benefit more than adherents of the faith from Xmas festivities because while Christians squander their… The post Chimamanda Adichie,I Share Your Grief (2) appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.