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Tinubu orders envoys to rebrand Nigeria, attract investment
President Tinubu tasks new envoys with rebranding Nigeria’s global image and attracting foreign investment, introducing a new ‘4D’ foreign policy doctrine. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-orders-envoys-to-rebrand-nigeria-attract-investment/
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Need for special prisons for terrorists
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation led by Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has delivered a defining moment in Nigeria’s war against terrorism. In four extraordinary days, ten ebullient judges secured 386 convictions from 508 terrorism cases at the Federal High Court in Abuja. With phase ten scheduled for June, the Federal Government has made […] The post Need for special prisons for terrorists appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Troops nab IPOB/ESN suspect, recover IEDs
Nigerian Army troops have arrested a suspected IPOB/ESN member in Imo State, recovering five Improvised Explosive Devices during clearance operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-nab-ipob-esn-suspect-recover-ieds/
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Hamzat hails ‘vote of confidence’ after Sanwo-Olu endorsement
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu endorses Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as his successor for the 2027 governorship election, calling it a unanimous decis Read More: https://punchng.com/hamzat-hails-vote-of-confidence-after-sanwo-olu-endorsement/
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Court hears ADC, Accord deregistration suit May 5
A Federal High Court in Abuja will hear a party deregistration suit on May 5, seeking to compel INEC to delist the ADC, Accord, and others. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-hears-adc-accord-deregistration-suit-may-5/
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Ekiti gov: APC leaders back Oyebanji’s re-election bid victory
Top APC leaders, including governors and former governors, rally in Ekiti State to endorse Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election bid, citing his achieveme Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-gov-apc-leaders-back-oyebanjis-re-election-bid-victory/
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FG intensifies multi-state tsetse fly control intervention
Nigeria’s Federal Government boosts tsetse fly control in FCT, Kogi, and Ogun to curb trypanosomiasis and safeguard livestock and public health. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-intensifies-multi-state-tsetse-fly-control-intervention/
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Workers’ pay increase won’t trigger inflation – Economists
Economists state that the recent pay increase for Nigerian federal workers is too insignificant to trigger inflation, possibly alleviating poverty instead. Read More: https://punchng.com/workers-pay-increase-wont-trigger-inflation-economists/
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Minister vows joint approach to fix housing crisis
Nigeria’s new housing minister pledges a collaborative approach to fix the housing crisis, focusing on affordability and stakeholder cooperation. Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-vows-joint-approach-to-fix-housing-crisis/
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Playtek plans entry into advertising market
Playtek Technologies is launching four new products in Q3 2026 to tap into Africa’s fast-growing digital advertising market, aiming to solve key inefficien Read More: https://punchng.com/playtek-plans-entry-into-advertising-market/
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No major power plant financed since 2015 — Nnaji
Ex-Power Minister Barth Nnaji explains why Nigeria’s power sector has seen no major plant financing for over a decade, citing policy inconsistency. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-major-power-plant-financed-since-2015-nnaji/
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Agents slam shipping line over dollarised empty container sales
Nigerian freight forwarders condemn Grimaldi Agency’s dollarised container sales, calling the move an affront to the nation’s economic stability. Read More: https://punchng.com/agents-slam-shipping-line-over-dollarised-empty-container-sales/
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Digital platform ChineseCars.ng debuts
ChineseCars.ng launches as a new digital platform for Chinese cars in Nigeria, offering expert reviews, transparent pricing, and financing for new vehicles Read More: https://punchng.com/digital-platform-chinesecars-ng-debuts/
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BOI bags global award for sustainable finance
Nigeria’s Bank of Industry (BOI) has been named Best Bank in Sustainable Finance. Discover how its strategy and sustainable finance framework drive impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/boi-bags-global-award-for-sustainable-finance/
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How rival claims to provost seat grounded activities in Ebonyi college
A leadership crisis erupted at the Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, as two academics claimed the provost seat, leading to union protests. Read More: https://punchng.com/jet-fuel-crisis-fg-seeks-30-day-credit-window-for-airlines/
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Dangote Refinery MD flags high cost of solar power
Dangote Refinery’s MD argues the true cost of solar power is high when accounting for backup systems, reliability, and full life cycle expenses. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-md-flags-high-cost-of-solar-power/
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Nigeria’s petrol, diesel are subsidised – Dangote official
A Dangote refinery official reveals an ongoing fuel subsidy for petrol and diesel to cushion the impact of rising global crude prices on the Nigerian marke Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-petrol-diesel-are-subsidised-dangote-official/
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April 28: Today in Nigeria history, Oladipo Diya and five others were sentenced to death over alleged coup plot
WITHIN NIGERIA highlights one major event that occured on April 28 in the history of this country, Nigeria in an effort to create awareness for education and enlightenment purpose. Lt. Gen. Oladipo Diya, five others were sentenced to death over alleged coup plot On this day, April 28 in 1998, a military tribunal sentenced six […] The post April 28: Today in Nigeria history, Oladipo Diya and five others were sentenced to death over alleged coup plot appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Africa’s $4tn capital fails to create jobs – AFC
A new AFC report reveals Africa’s $4tn capital base isn’t driving job creation due to poor allocation, hindering industrial growth and development. Read More: https://punchng.com/africas-4tn-capital-fails-to-create-jobs-afc/
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Shuaib withdraws Nasarawa governorship bid, backs Wadada
By Edwin Philip, Lafia Former Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib, has withdrawn from the 2027 governorship race in Nasarawa State, declaring support for Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada. Shuaib made the announcement during a press conference after consultations with supporters and stakeholders across the state. […] The post Shuaib withdraws Nasarawa governorship bid, backs Wadada appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Experts seek improved funding, staffing to fix Ogun health sector
Experts outline critical reforms for the Ogun health sector, citing urgent needs for improved funding, staffing, and infrastructure to boost service delive Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-seek-improved-funding-staffing-to-fix-ogun-health-sector/
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Fresh concerns as 2.1m Nigerian children miss immunisation
As the world marks World Immunisation Week 2026, fresh concerns have been raised over Nigeria’s growing number of unimmunised children, calling for urgent and coordinated action to close the gap. The post Fresh concerns as 2.1m Nigerian children miss immunisation appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2027: NANS urges APC to adopt youth as Kwara Reps candidate
The call places the student body directly in the party’s selection process, as pressure builds on the APC to respond to growing voter demand for results-driven leadership in the constituency. The post 2027: NANS urges APC to adopt youth as Kwara Reps candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Can Atiku-Obi unseat Tinubu-Shettima in 2027?
By YUSHAU SHUAIB Nigeria’s political landscape is gradually heating up ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yet, beyond permutations of power, recent personal encounters have exposed a deeper concern about how dangerously our national discourse is drifting toward divisive narratives of religion and ethnicity. Recently, I confronted a disturbing social media post by a purported Northern […] The post Can Atiku-Obi unseat Tinubu-Shettima in 2027? appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Motorists urged to adopt defensive driving to curb road deaths
A road safety expert urges Nigerian motorists to adopt defensive driving to curb the high rate of fatal crashes on major highways. Learn why it’s crucial. Read More: https://punchng.com/motorists-urged-to-adopt-defensive-driving-to-curb-road-deaths/
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Kogi school attack: 17 pupils rescued, nine still in captivity
Gunmen carried out a Kogi school attack, abducting 26 people. Police have rescued 17 pupils, while a manhunt is on for the 9 still in captivity. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-school-attack-17-pupils-rescued-nine-still-in-captivity/
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Regent MFB announces relocation
Regent Microfinance Bank announces its headquarters relocation to Wuse, Abuja. Learn how this move boosts digital innovation and customer service delivery. Read More: https://punchng.com/regent-mfb-announces-relocation/
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‘Trust, inclusion essential for digital finance firms’
Learn why trust, affordability, and inclusion are now essential for digital finance firms to succeed and remain relevant to Nigerian consumers. Read More: https://punchng.com/trust-inclusion-essential-for-digital-finance-firms/
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AI reduces Nigeria’s media traffic by 26% – Report
A new report reveals AI media traffic in Nigeria fell by 26.2% as AI tools reshape news consumption, shifting focus from clicks to authority and trust. Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-reduces-nigerias-media-traffic-by-26-report/
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Global fatty liver disease cases may reach 1.8 billion by 2050 – Study
A new study projects global fatty liver disease cases will reach 1.8 billion by 2050, driven by obesity, high blood sugar, and smoking. Read More: https://punchng.com/global-fatty-liver-disease-cases-may-reach-1-8-billion-by-2050-study/
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GIGM unveils platform for transport, tourism
GIG Mobility launches a new digital platform combining intercity transport, tourism, and luxury vehicle hire to create an integrated travel solution in Nig Read More: https://punchng.com/gigm-unveils-platform-for-transport-tourism/
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Glo unveils TV campaigns to showcase network reliability
Globacom launches two new TV campaigns, “Road Trip” and “Department of Imagination,” to reinforce its commitment to Glo network reliability. Read More: https://punchng.com/glo-unveils-tv-campaigns-to-showcase-network-reliability/
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NCC demands fresh capital from telcos for network upgrade
Nigeria’s telecom regulator (NCC) is pressing operators for fresh capital investment for a telco network upgrade to cope with surging data demand. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncc-demands-fresh-capital-from-telcos-for-network-upgrade/
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World Malaria Day: Local drugs, APIs key to ending disease — Emzor
As the world marks the 2026 World Malaria Day, Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has declared that scaling local drug production and investing in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, APIs, are critical to ending malaria in Nigeria, which still bears the heaviest global burden of the disease. The post World Malaria Day: Local drugs, APIs key to ending disease — Emzor appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Reforms bolster economy amid March inflation uptick
Discover how Nigeria’s economic reforms are bolstering its resilience and sustaining growth, despite a slight inflation uptick due to global pressures. Read More: https://punchng.com/reforms-bolster-economy-amid-march-inflation-uptick/
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Tower companies face sanctions over telecom service quality
Nigeria’s telecom regulator (NCC) warns tower companies of sanctions for poor service quality, mandating increased infrastructure investment to improve net Read More: https://punchng.com/tower-companies-face-sanctions-over-telecom-service-quality/
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