Dala Studio partners with Nigeria’s Miva University to scale AI entrepreneurship, empowering 25,000 students to build digital businesses without code. Read More: https://punchng.com/dala-studio-partners-nigerian-varsity-to-scale-ai-entrepreneurship/

Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma will return on July 25. Learn about his WBO mandatory status and potential next opponents after stopping Frankli Read More: https://punchng.com/itauma-eyes-next-step-after-franklin-stoppage/

Former Imeko-Afon LG Chairman, Tosin Adeluyi, has declared his intention to contest for the Ogun State House of Assembly in 2027 on the APC platform. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ex-lg-chair-declares-for-ogun-assembly/

Mo’Afrique announces a major expansion with its new mass-market brand, Modish, and a garment factory to supply corporate wear and uniforms at scale. Read More: https://punchng.com/moafrique-unveils-mass-market-brand-garment-factory/

Nigeria will host its first Solid Minerals Excellence Awards on May 14, 2026, to spotlight its growing mining sector and boost investor confidence. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-to-spotlight-hidden-giants-at-mining-awards/

Cross River stakeholders advocate for stronger collaboration between government and communities to curb illegal mining, which fuels environmental damage an Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-stakeholders-seek-stronger-collaboration-to-curb-illegal-mining/

Akor Adams calls for a decisive Nigerian football reset after the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, urging immediate action. Read More: https://punchng.com/adams-calls-for-urgent-reset-in-nigerian-football/

Maktown Flyers’ coach, Abdulrahman Mohammed, expresses strong belief in his squad’s potential as they prepare for their Basketball Africa League (BAL) debu Read More: https://punchng.com/maktown-flyers-coach-upbeat-ahead-bal-debut/

Victor Osimhen publicly supports Galatasaray keeper Günay Güvenç after his mistakes led to a shocking Turkish Cup exit against Gençlerbirliği. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-defends-galatasaray-keeper-after-cup-exit/

Nigeria and South Africa are deepening energy ties to strengthen continental energy security, reduce trade barriers, and drive sustainable growth across Af Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-south-africa-deepen-energy-ties/

APM Terminals Apapa and the Nigerian Ports Authority launch a drug and alcohol testing campaign for truck drivers to boost port safety and prevent abuse. Read More: https://punchng.com/truck-drivers-undergo-drug-tests-for-port-safety/

Meet the 10 contestants competing for a N73m grand prize in the inaugural MasterChef Nigeria, the acclaimed cooking reality show making its debut. Read More: https://punchng.com/masterchef-reality-show-debuts-with-10-contestants/

Stakeholders at a Queens College forum in Lagos stress the need for stronger history teaching for identity formation, critical thinking, and nation-buildin Read More: https://punchng.com/queens-college-forum-calls-for-stronger-history-teaching/

The Nigeria Football Federation is reportedly contacting Newcastle striker William Osula to convince him to switch his international allegiance from Denmar Read More: https://punchng.com/nff-opens-talks-with-osula-over-eagles-switch/

On-loan midfielder Frank Onyeka expresses his pride in helping Coventry secure the Championship title and promotion to the Premier League after 25 years. Read More: https://punchng.com/onyeka-proud-of-coventrys-success/

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) calls on the government to provide tax waivers for cable manufacturing to support local firms like Coleman. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekedc-coleman-seek-tax-waivers-on-cable-manufacturing/

11-year-old Toluwalashe Balogun becomes the overall ladies’ winner at the Golf for Peace tournament, a platform for diplomatic dialogue and social impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/11-year-old-golfer-shines-at-2026-golf-for-peace-tournament/

The FDA has approved a new gene therapy for hearing loss caused by OTOF gene mutations, a breakthrough treatment offering hope to affected children. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-approves-first-gene-therapy-for-rare-form-of-hearing-loss/

By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO:- Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, has declared that the persistent wave of banditry ravaging communities in his constituency, rather than political ambition, informed his decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The lawmaker stated that despite the ongoing legal tussle within the party, his resolve to align […] The post Nigeria’s deepening insecurity behind my ADC defection — Sen Lamido appeared first on Vanguard News.

UBEC has disbursed N10.61bn for school renovation, project completion, and a new learner retention initiative to improve basic education in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/ubec-disburses-n10-61bn-for-school-renovation-learner-retention/

NACCIMA and business leaders call for urgent reforms to close Nigeria’s growing skills gap, warning it could derail the nation’s $1tn economy ambition. Read More: https://punchng.com/naccima-investors-push-reforms-to-close-skills-gap/

Stakeholders say the Dangote-Honeywell deal will boost Nigeria’s economy by producing petrochemicals locally, reducing imports, and saving foreign exchange Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-honeywell-petrochemical-deal-to-boost-economy-stakeholders/

Veteran journalist Shola Oshunkeye marks his 70th birthday with a colloquium attended by media icons like Olusegun Osoba and Dele Momodu in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/osoba-leads-media-icons-to-celebrate-oshunkeye-at-70/

Unilever Nigeria sustains its growth, posting a N59.2bn revenue for Q1 2026, a 26% increase. Learn about the company’s strong financial performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/unilever-nigeria-posts-n59-2bn-revenue/

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Wing, has said that the ongoing stike is still on, but will decide its fate after a crucial meeting with the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike. Although the union acknowledged progress and what it called ministerial commitment toward addressing longstanding grievances, its leadership insisted that the […]

  Manchester City are in pole position to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer; the England international, 23, has been interesting a number of Premier League clubs, including Man Utd and Arsenal; Yan Diomande and Eli Junior Kroupi are also among City’s targets It remains to be seen whether a deal can be […]

NLPC Pension Fund Administrators report asset growth to N624.95bn, driven by a disciplined investment strategy and improved risk management in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/nlpc-assets-hit-n624-95bn-on-steady-growth/

Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi has dismissed a suggestion of Italy replacing Iran at the World Cup, calling it “not appropriate.” US special envoy for global partnerships, Paolo Zampolli, appointed by Donald Trump, reportedly raised the issue with the President and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. In a statement to Sky News, Abodi said, “Italy’s possible […]

New Jersey Transit has announced that a return train ticket from New York City to the MetLife Stadium will cost $150 (£110) for fans attending World Cup matches. The normal price for the 18-mile round trip is $12.90 (£9.50), and it takes about 15 minutes each way. Fans who take a shuttle bus instead of […]

Liverpool’s Supporters Board have written an open letter to principal owner John Henry expressing “deep concern for the future direction of the club” after the introduction of ticket price rises for the next three years. The Supporters Board’s request for a freeze on inflation-linked increases was rejected, and after a protest at the last home […]

Union Bank Plc has urged a Federal High Court in Lagos to commit six senior managing staff of leading Fintech firm, Opay Digital Services Limited, to prison for allegedly disobeying the orders of the court. Those listed as contemnors in the committal proceedings marked as FHC/L/CS/629/2025 include Opay Digital Services Limited’s Managing Director, Gotring Dauda […]

A presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen (OON), has said Nigerians are tired of old-style politics and are demanding a new approach focused on results, accountability, and national renewal. Hayatu-Deen stated this on Thursday while addressing newsmen where he also signaled his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the […]

Taiwan is a defined territory with claims to being a sovereign state. This is partly because powerful countries like the United States,US; Japan, New Zealand, Australia and the European Union member countries, maintain strong informal diplomatic and economic relations with it.  Claiming to be the Republic of China, ROC,  Taiwan is the world’s leading producer of […] The post Sledgehammer diplomacy and China’s soft touch, by Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anticipation is building ahead of what is being described as one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings of the season, as reality TV star Ikechukwu Sunday Cross Okonkwo prepares to tie the knot with Chinonso Patricia Okonkwo. The couple’s union, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, is expected to draw continental attention, with a live […]

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare on his Nigeria debut joy, AFCON omission, racist abuse, and solidarity with teammate Victor Boniface. Read More: https://punchng.com/playing-for-nigeria-felt-like-playing-for-real-madrid-arokodare/

President Tinubu denies lawmakers an automatic ticket for 2027, placing their fate in the hands of state governors who now control the primary process. Read More: https://punchng.com/automatic-ticket-tinubu-leaves-lawmakers-fate-in-govs-hands/