Jigawa’s government has dismissed and suspended several food contractors for fraud and supplying substandard meals to boarding schools. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-sacks-food-contractors-over-substandard-school-meals-alleged-fraud/

Former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s deepening poverty crisis, saying the country is sliding backwards as politicians remain fixated on power struggles and control of party structures. The post 141 million Nigerians poor while politicians jostle for power — Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Captain Wilfred Ndidi pledges to personally pay the Super Eagles bonuses if the government fails to pay before their crucial AFCON quarter-final match. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndidi-vows-to-pay-eagles-bonuses-as-fg-fast-tracks-payment/

Lagos PDP aspirant Funso Doherty raises concerns over a conflicting tax law after finding two different versions of the Act on official NRS websites. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-pdp-governorship-aspirant-flags-conflicting-versions-of-tax-law/

Cyriel Dessers begins rehab after an injury forces him out of the remainder of AFCON 2025. The Super Eagles striker is expected to be sidelined for 10-12 w Read More: https://punchng.com/dessers-begins-rehab-after-afcon-exit/

Read our exclusive Garba Lawal interview. The former Super Eagles star discusses his career, the 1996 Olympics, and what Nigeria needs to win the AFCON. Read More: https://punchng.com/eagles-must-remain-focus-to-win-afcon-lawal/

President Tinubu praises the NGX N100tn milestone, citing it as a sign of Nigeria’s new economic reality and urging citizens to invest in the local economy Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-lauds-ngx-n100tn-milestone-urges-nigerians-to-invest/

Nigeria’s FG earmarks N1.7tn in the 2026 budget to clear debts owed to unpaid contractors for 2024 projects amid protests and economic pressures. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-earmarks-n1-7tn-in-2026-budget-for-unpaid-contractors/

Former captain William Troost-Ekong expresses pride in the Super Eagles’ 2025 AFCON run, reflecting on his retirement and the team’s performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/troost-ekong-proud-of-eagles-afcon-run/

KPMG Nigeria reports significant errors, gaps, and omissions in the newly gazetted Nigerian tax laws, warning of compliance challenges for businesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/kpmg-flags-errors-gaps-in-gazetted-tax-laws/

UK investors account for 65% of Nigeria’s recent foreign capital inflows, pouring millions into key sectors and boosting economic confidence. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-investors-drive-65-of-nigerias-foreign-inflows/

More than 408,000 Nigerian refugees remain displaced across three neighbouring countries in the Lake Chad Basin despite ongoing repatriation efforts by the Borno State Government, according to the latest data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The 2025 UNHCR Nigerian Refugees and Repatriation Overview shows that 408,257 Nigerians are currently taking refuge in Read More: https://punchng.com/insurgency-over-408000-nigerians-displaced-to-cameroon-niger-chad/

Ademola Lookman is rated the top player at the ongoing AFCON ahead of the quarter-finals. See the list which also features Osimhen, Ndidi, and Adams. Read More: https://punchng.com/lookman-top-rated-as-afcon-quarter-finals-begin-today/

Discover how North Central states like Jigawa, Plateau, and Kogi are domesticating new state tax laws to boost revenue and create a business-friendly envir Read More: https://punchng.com/north-central-states-move-to-domesticate-new-tax/

Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka discusses his frustration over a lack of playing time at Brentford compared to his key role with the Super Eagles at AFCON Read More: https://punchng.com/onyeka-opens-up-on-brentford-playing-time/

Nigerian regulators NUPRC & NMDPRA renew cooperation to streamline processes, remove bottlenecks, and boost oil investments in the nation’s energy sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/regulators-renew-cooperation-to-boost-oil-investments/

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has surpassed the N500bn minimum capital requirement set by the CBN for international banks after a successful rights issue. Read More: https://punchng.com/uba-surpasses-n500bn-capital-milestone-via-rights-issue-2/

United Bank for Africa (UBA) meets the CBN’s new N500bn minimum capital requirement for international banks after its successful N157.83bn rights issue. Read More: https://punchng.com/uba-surpasses-n500bn-capital-milestone-via-rights-issue/

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority warns of tougher flight delay sanctions for domestic airlines due to recurrent inefficiencies and poor passenger hand Read More: https://punchng.com/ncaa-threatens-tougher-sanctions-over-flight-delays/

Oil prices rebound after recent declines as investors weigh developments in Venezuela and supply concerns from Russia, Iraq, and Iran. Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-prices-rebound-as-market-focuses-on-venezuela/

A Lagos court has dismissed a N1bn copyright lawsuit against MTN Nigeria over a promotional campaign, calling the action frivolous and awarding N3m in cost Read More: https://punchng.com/court-dismisses-n1bn-suit-against-mtn-awards-n3m-costs/

Champion Breweries Plc has launched a N42bn Public Offer to fund its expansion and the acquisition of the Bullet brand portfolio across Africa. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/champion-breweries-unveils-n42bn-public-offer/

Unity Bank disburses over N270m in grants to 608 corps members via its Corpreneurship Challenge, fostering youth entrepreneurship and economic growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/unity-bank-disburses-over-n270m-grant-to-corps-members/

Nigerian equities closed on a positive note as the NGX market cap increased by N138bn. See the day’s top gainers, losers, and trading activity. Read More: https://punchng.com/equities-firm-as-ngx-market-cap-surges-n138bn/

Nigerian banks and telcos have a March 2026 deadline to implement a new framework for failed airtime refunds, ensuring quick resolution for consumers. Read More: https://punchng.com/banks-telcos-face-march-deadline-on-failed-airtime-refunds/

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office sealed off a residential estate at Ladipo Omotesho Street, Lekki Phase I, on Wednesday over environmental law violations. Speaking on the exercise, the General Manager, Adefemi Afolabi, explained that the enforcement action followed repeated complaints and several notices served on the estate over the indiscriminate discharge of untreated wastewater. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-seals-lekki-estate-over-poor-sewage-waste-water-handling/

A development strategist urges Nigeria to align its policies and education with the digital economy to build a resilient workforce and avoid falling behind Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-urged-to-update-policies-for-the-digital-economy/

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors. The post NCC, CBN set to roll out refund framework for failed airtime, data transactions appeared first on Vanguard News.

AC Milan secure a 1-1 draw with Genoa after Nicolae Stanciu missed a stoppage-time penalty, leaving Milan three points behind Serie A leaders Inter. Read More: https://punchng.com/serie-a-ac-milan-secure-1-1-draw-with-genoa-after-late-penalty-drama/

The renewed crisis In Rivers State, the situation reached a crescendo yesterday, with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, being at loggerheads with the House of Assembly following the initiation of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct and misappropriation of funds. The post Impeachment: APC, Rivers Assembly at ‘war’ over Fubara, deputy appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nasarawa APC has debunked rumors of ex-national chairman Abdullahi Adamu’s defection to the ADC, calling the social media claims false and misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-apc-debunks-ex-national-chair-adamus-defection-to-adc/

A former Ghanaian finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has reportedly been detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to the agency’s online database, which lists him as being… The post Former Finance Minister Of Ghana In U.S Detention For Alleged Corruption appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Arsenal missed the chance to extend their Premier League lead after a goalless draw with Liverpool. The Gunners failed to score at home for the first time. Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-miss-chance-to-stretch-lead-in-liverpool-stalemate/

Regina Daniels' drug test clears her of substance abuse. A medical doctor backs the result amid Ned Nwoko and Laila Charani's past allegations, as post trends.

LAGOS – The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to stop the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, stressing that it’ll be totally untenable for the… The post We’ll Stop Fubara, Deputy’s Impeachment, Rivers APC Vows appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

An American tourist, whose journey began in wonder, met a horrific end on the merciless rocks 108 metres below the Zambian edge of the Victoria Falls gorge. The tragic incident is believed to have occurred on Monday evening. Preliminary accounts from authorities suggest the man slipped on the treacherous, spray-slicked edge of the Victoria Falls, […]