Nigeria’s CAC now handles 10,000 daily business registrations after its AI rollout. Learn about the commission’s digital transformation and new AI tools. Read More: https://punchng.com/cac-processes-10000-daily-registrations-after-ai-rollout/

Discover how child nutrition intelligence is key for brain development. Learn why essential nutrients like DHA can lead to a higher IQ and academic success Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nutrition-builds-smarter-intelligent-children/

NNPC, TotalEnergies, Aradel, and NLNG record impressive victories in volleyball and table tennis as the 20th Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games begin. Read More: https://punchng.com/nogig-2026-teams-get-wins-in-table-tennis-volleyball/

LASEMA has started enumerating victims of the Great Nigeria Insurance House fire to provide post-disaster recovery support and facilitate follow-up actions Read More: https://punchng.com/gni-fire-lagos-begins-enumeration-of-victims/

Residents of Oke-Oroma community, Benin City, Edo State, are in a frenzy mood, following the resolution of a lingering land dispute, as the state government commenced the issuance of allocation letters to eligible property owners, paving the way for the return of 2,950 plots of land. The post Excitement in Edo community as govt returns seized land appeared first on Vanguard News.

A car dealer in Birnin Kebbi was allegedly shot and killed by Nigeria Customs operatives, sparking outrage and calls for a thorough investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/outrage-as-customs-operatives-allegedly-kill-kebbi-car-dealer/

By Chioma Obinna A renewed call to end stigma and discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS has resonated across Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State with the official flag-off of the HIV/AIDS Zero Stigma Campaign. The campaign, organised by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) in collaboration with Fresh Insight Nigeria […] The post NACA takes bold stand against HIV stigma as zero stigma campaign flags off in Alimosho appeared first on Vanguard News.

The West Africa Industrialisation Summit convenes global investors in Lagos to accelerate Nigeria’s industrialisation and manufacturing growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/investors-eye-nigeria-at-industrialisation-summit/

The Nigerian Association of Dermatologists launches a nationwide campaign against skin bleaching in Nigeria, highlighting severe health risks like cancer. Read More: https://punchng.com/dermatologists-unveil-nationwide-campaign-against-skin-bleaching/

Lagos hospital offers new endoscopic surgery for perforated eardrum repair, providing hope for patients with chronic ear discharge and hearing loss. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-hospital-repairs-perforated-eardrums-with-new-procedure/

IN a country where identity often arrives before ability, it is no small thing when a public policy chooses to listen differently. Nigeria, with its many tongues and temperaments, has long struggled with the burden of translation of names into networks, of accents into access, of origins into opportunity. Too often, the gates of progress […] The post How President Tinubu’s NELFUND provides equal access appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Federal Government has disclosed that over 2.5 million metric tonnes of food were produced across Nigeria under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP) Project in four years, generating an estimated N2.31 trillion in value. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, made this known on […] The post Over 2.5m MT of food produced, N2.3trn generated from NAGS-AP in four years —FG appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Federal Ministry of Health has ordered the payment of withheld nurses’ salaries for January 2026, confirming they were wrongly included in a strike act Read More: https://punchng.com/ministry-orders-release-of-withheld-nurses-salaries/

Lagos State launches the 7th Ibile Youth Academy, a program dedicated to training young people in essential leadership skills to drive development. Read More: https://punchng.com/govt-trains-youths-in-leadership-skills/

Nigeria’s NCDMB champions the AfCFTA to drive cross-border collaboration, unlock opportunities, and foster sustainable Africa energy growth across the cont Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdmb-pushes-africa-wide-collaboration-for-energy-growth/

Public health experts have raised concern over the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, NCDs, in Nigeria, revealing that illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and cardiovascular conditions now account for about 30 percent of deaths in the country. The post 30% of Nigerian deaths linked to non- communicable diseases appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Say Rising Input Costs May Reverse Food Security Gains LAGOS – Across regions and value chains, agriculture stakeholders warn that soaring prices of fertilisers, seeds, agrochemicals, fuel, and machinery now…

Experts argue that Nigeria’s escalating insecurity is a direct consequence of foreign policy failures and the collapse of regional security alliances. Read More: https://punchng.com/foreign-policy-failures-fuelling-nigerias-insecurity-odinkalu/

Democracies rarely die in one dramatic moment. More often, they are quietly redesigned—clause by clause—until citizens discover that elections still occur, but accountability no longer follows. Nigeria’s democracy is not being overthrown; it is being edited. Not with tanks on the streets, but with provisions in a bill. The most dangerous edits are the ones sold […] The post Election integrity and the politics of discretion, by Dakuku Peterside appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Tinubu reiterates his commitment to implementing ranching reforms as a lasting solution to farmer-herder conflicts and national insecurity in Nig Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-vows-to-replace-open-grazing-with-ranching-reforms/

Discover why the PDP national secretariat remains locked as the Nyesom Wike-backed faction delays its planned takeover, citing security and administrative Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-hq-remains-locked-as-wike-camp-delays-planned-takeover/

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle reveals Victor Osimhen played through the AFCON with a hamstring injury, managing the tear to still become a top performer. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-chelle-reveals-osimhen-played-injured-explains-onyedika-struggle/

…Says Insecurity Hindrance To Economic Growth …Unveils National Devt Plan 2026-2030 …Rallies Govs To Prioritise Implementation ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu on Monday, said the concept of banditry and other…

A prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Honourable Bankole Fasuyi, has urged party faithful in Oyo State to remain steadfast and not lose faith, assuring them that the party’s internal challenges will soon be resolved. Fasuyi gave the advice during a courtesy visit to the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Oyo State […] The post Remain steadfast amid party challenges, PDP stalwart, Fasuyi, urges Oyo members appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Fusengbuwa ruling house has fulfilled its role in selecting the new Awujale, handing over nominees to the kingmakers and the Ogun state government. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-ogun-kingmakers-to-decide-new-monarch-says-ruling-house/

Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun mourns the death of Babatunde Osokoya, former Head of Service and SSG, describing his passing as a significant loss to the state Read More: https://punchng.com/abiodun-mourns-ex-ogun-ssg-osokoya/

Nigeria’s Senate holds an emergency session amid outrage over its controversial Electoral Act amendment removing real-time e-transmission of results. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-reconvenes-today-as-electoral-act-triggers-uproar/

By PETER MBAH Sustainable regional development does not occur in isolation. It requires a national leadership that understands diversity, equity, and long-term planning. In this regard, I must recognise the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  under whose watch Nigeria is witnessing a renewed emphasis on structural reform and regional balance. The creation and strengthening […] The post Reimagining the South East as a Unified Economic Bloc appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s Senate assures President Tinubu of a timely 2026 budget passage, committing to effective implementation for economic stability and citizen welfar Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-assures-timely-passage-implementation-of-2026-budget/

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division on Monday, affirmed the suspension of the Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senate. The appellate court held that, the Senate has power…

The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Oyo State Chapter, have begun early mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, inaugurating Local Government Area (LGA) Coordinators across the state with a goal of achieving at least a 35 per cent improvement over the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s 2023 presidential election results. The post 2027: Tinubu camp sets 35% vote surge target in Oyo State appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Court of Appeal affirmed the Nigerian Senate’s suspension power over Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, reinforcing parliamentary autonomy and discipline. Read More: https://punchng.com/appeal-court-affirmed-senate-authority-on-natasha-suspension-spokesman/

By Iyorwuese Hagher I was present at the beginning. On February 3, 1976, Benue State was created through the historic and heroic state-creation exercise carried out by the Military Administration of General Murtala Mohammed. Born alongside second-generation states such as Bauchi, Borno, Imo, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, and the FCT, Benue entered the Nigerian Federation with […] The post Celebrating Benue’s golden jubilee appeared first on Tribune Online.

The FG, through the NEDC, has opened two 40-bed maternity clinics in Gombe to tackle maternal deaths, boosting healthcare for mothers and children. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-constructs-80-bed-clinics-in-gombe-to-tackle-maternal-deaths/

The Federal Government rejects a blanket mining suspension in Nigeria’s north, citing economic consequences and opting for a targeted security approach. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-crisis-fg-rejects-northern-govs-call-to-suspend-mining/

CBN and NCC propose a framework for instant refunds within 30 seconds for failed airtime and data purchases, aiming to protect Nigerian consumers. Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-ncc-propose-instant-refunds-for-failed-airtime-data/