A World Bank consultant highlights why Ogun State needs a governor with strong public finance expertise, federal influence, and a commitment to continuity Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-needs-governor-who-understands-public-finance-wbank-consultant/
Month: June 2026
Trade sector attracts $65.79m foreign investment – Report
Nigeria’s trade sector saw a 91.31% increase in foreign investment, attracting $65.79m in Q1 2026, reflecting renewed investor confidence and economic grow Read More: https://punchng.com/trade-sector-attracts-65-79m-foreign-investment-report/
Prayers, unity key to ending banditry, kidnappings – Oyo Muslim leaders
Oyo Muslim leaders converge to pray for divine intervention and unity to end rising banditry and kidnappings in the state, urging collective action against Read More: https://punchng.com/prayers-unity-key-to-ending-banditry-kidnappings-oyo-muslim-leaders/
Safe schools: Experts demand overhaul after 2,000 students, teachers’ abductions
Experts call for an overhaul of Nigeria’s Safe Schools Initiative after over 2,000 students and teachers were abducted, highlighting urgent security reform Read More: https://punchng.com/safe-schools-experts-demand-overhaul-after-2000-students-teachers-abductions/
Madugu faces selection headache as Falcons intensify WAFCON prep
Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu faces a selection headache as Nigeria intensifies WAFCON prep, with players vying for spots in the squad for the upcomin Read More: https://punchng.com/madugu-faces-selection-headache-as-falcons-intensify-wafcon-prep/
FG clears five-month allowance arrears for lecturers
The Federal Government has cleared five months of Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance arrears for lecturers in federal universities. Vice-chancellors are Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-clears-five-month-allowance-arrears-for-lecturers/
ADC steps up mobilisation with door-to-door campaign
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is stepping up its Ekiti election campaign with a door-to-door mobilisation drive, focusing on education, healthcare, Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-steps-up-mobilisation-with-door-to-door-campaign/
Leao set to miss Eagles friendly after red card
Portugal winger Rafael Leao is set to miss the friendly against Nigeria after receiving a red card. Find out how this impacts Portugal’s World Cup preparat Read More: https://punchng.com/leao-set-to-miss-eagles-friendly-after-red-card/
UK court remands man over murder of 41-year-old Nigerian
A UK court has remanded Maxwell Oguanaya over the alleged murder of 41-year-old Nigerian, Taiwo Ekerin, following an assault in Lewisham, London. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-court-remands-man-over-murder-of-41-year-old-nigerian/
416 Borno residents regain freedom months after abduction
416 Borno residents abducted by Boko Haram in Ngoshe have been freed. Learn more about the release and calls for proper screening of the captives. Read More: https://punchng.com/416-borno-residents-regain-freedom-months-after-abduction/