Renowned economist Prof. Oluyele Akinkugbe is appointed the new President and Vice-Chancellor (VC) of James Hope University in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/akinkugbe-emerges-james-hope-varsity-vc/
eTranzact supports the NRS e-invoicing rollout, offering taxpayers same-day onboarding and seamless invoice uploads to ease compliance with the new digital Read More: https://punchng.com/etranzact-backs-nrs-e-invoicing-phased-rollout/
Nigeria’s new medical free zone aims to cut medical imports, boost local manufacturing, and strengthen the national healthcare sector’s self-sufficiency. Read More: https://punchng.com/nepza-unveils-medical-free-zone-to-cut-imports/
LagRide and UBA have begun vehicle disbursement under their $100m partnership. The Drive To Own programme provides a performance-based path to ownership. Read More: https://punchng.com/drivers-get-vehicles-under-lagride-uba-100m-partnership/
Learn how Interswitch simplifies the JAMB registration payment process. Purchase your 2026 UTME/DE ePINs securely via Quickteller or the JAMB portal. Read More: https://punchng.com/interswitch-strengthens-jamb-registration-payment-infrastructure/
Discover how Peak Milk is sharing goodness this Ramadan with its ‘Journey to Iftar’ bus, mosque engagements, and community events across Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/peak-strengthens-community-bonds-at-ramadan/
Medical sciences students at LAUTECH protest the relocation of the Anatomy and Physiology departments, barricading the university’s main entrance. Read More: https://punchng.com/lautech-medical-sciences-students-revolt-over-faculty-transfer/
Explore how Heirs Energies, led by Tony Elumelu, is transforming Nigeria’s energy sector through strategic acquisitions, boosting oil and gas production. Read More: https://punchng.com/heirs-energies-ascent-redefining-nigerias-power-and-purpose/
Six travellers were abducted by suspected bandits on the Naka–Makurdi road in Benue State. The kidnappers have reportedly demanded a N100m ransom. Read More: https://punchng.com/six-travellers-abducted-on-benue-road/
Registration is now open for the 2026 Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament. Learn about the expanded player empowerment and new rules. Read More: https://punchng.com/spires-5-aside-opens-registration-for-season-3/
With support from Shell, Petralon Energy achieves a major milestone, reaching first oil at its Dawes Island marginal field, boosting confidence in local op Read More: https://punchng.com/petralon-advances-marginal-field-with-shell-support/
Nutritionists warn that eating cold meals increases food poisoning risk. Learn why warm food is safer for digestion and how to avoid bacterial contaminatio Read More: https://punchng.com/cold-meals-raise-food-poisoning-risk-nutritionists/
Reigning discus champion Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons aims for historic dual Commonwealth Games glory by competing in both athletics and weightlifting in 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/onyekwere-lyons-eyes-double-commonwealth-games-glory/
Ondo State athletes express confidence and aim for medals at the 2nd Niger Delta Games in Edo State after an intense training camp. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-athletes-eye-niger-delta-games-top-spot/
LG Nigeria launches a campaign to find the oldest LG TV, celebrating customer loyalty. Share your story for a chance to win a new LG AI QNED TV. Read More: https://punchng.com/lg-honours-legacy-tvs-in-nationwide-storytelling-campaign/
Nigerian long-distance runner Blessing Solomon has received a three-year ban from the AIU after testing positive for the prohibited substance Trimetazidine Read More: https://punchng.com/aiu-bans-nigerias-long-distance-runner-solomon/
Simidele Adeagbo praises Samuel Ikpefan, the first Nigerian to compete at two Winter Olympic Games, calling his achievement historic and inspirational. Read More: https://punchng.com/adeagbo-hails-ikpefan-on-olympics-milestone/
Basketball promoter Igoche Mark praises President Tinubu’s commitment to Nigeria sports development, citing a refreshing transformation and new initiatives Read More: https://punchng.com/igoche-lauds-tinubu-over-sports-devt/
Frank Lampard heaps praise on Frank Onyeka after an outstanding debut for Coventry City, highlighting his energy, ball-winning, and immediate impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/lampard-heaps-praise-on-onyeka-after-coventry-debut/
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Cameroon in two international friendlies as they ramp up preparations for their 2026 WAFCON title defense. Read More: https://punchng.com/falcons-to-face-cameroon-in-pre-wafcon-friendlies/
Enyimba FC crisis deepens as frustrated fans threaten chairman Kanu Nwankwo to resign over poor results, relegation fears, and management turmoil. Read More: https://punchng.com/fans-issue-kanu-threat-as-enyimba-crisis-deepens/
Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji has officially become the World No. 1 in the women’s SL3 para-badminton category after her strong performances in Bahrain and Egypt Read More: https://punchng.com/para-badminton-star-bolaji-emerges-world-no-1-after-bahrain-tourney/
Discover how data privacy and security concerns are becoming a major barrier to Nigeria’s financial inclusion drive, hindering trust in digital services. Read More: https://punchng.com/data-privacy-issues-threaten-nigerias-financial-inclusion/
Olympique de Marseille are reportedly choosing former Rennes coach Habib Beye as their new coach, favouring him over Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle. Read More: https://punchng.com/marseille-set-to-snub-chelle-for-beye-as-new-coach/
HEI and NERDC plan to add emergency response education to Nigeria’s school curriculum, teaching students first aid and safety skills to save lives. Read More: https://punchng.com/hei-nerdc-seek-emergency-response-education-in-schools/
