Nigerian telcos are urging state governments to reduce fibre deployment costs, warning that high charges and infrastructure damage threaten broadband expan Read More: https://punchng.com/telcos-urge-states-to-cut-fibre-deployment-costs/
Month: July 2026
UBA names Nnorom chairman as Elumelu exits board
United Bank for Africa (UBA) announces Emmanuel Nnorom as its new chairman, succeeding Tony Elumelu who retires after 12 years. Learn more about UBA’s lead Read More: https://punchng.com/uba-names-nnorom-chairman-as-elumelu-exits-board/
Tinubu orders probe of Meta, Google, AI platforms
President Tinubu directs FCCPC to investigate Meta, Google, and AI platforms for anti-competitive practices and content exploitation against Nigerian media Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-orders-probe-of-meta-google-ai-platforms/
NIPOST bets on digital infrastructure beyond traditional mail
NIPOST is rolling out a national digital postcode system, a critical infrastructure project set to transform location, identity, and access in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/nipost-bets-on-digital-infrastructure-beyond-traditional-mail/
Tottenham sign Italy’s Tonali from Newcastle for £100m
Tottenham Hotspur officially announces the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for a club-record £100m. Read more about Tonali’s move. Read More: https://punchng.com/tottenham-sign-italys-tonali-from-newcastle-for-100m/
Climate change: Natasha unveils 10,000 tree project in Kogi
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan launches a 10,000 economic tree project in Kogi Central to combat climate change, boost food security, and create economic Read More: https://punchng.com/climate-change-natasha-unveils-10000-tree-project-in-kogi/
Security foundation of a prosperous society, Fubara asserts
Governor Fubara highlights Rivers security as the vital foundation for a prosperous society, commending the Nigerian Army’s role in maintaining peace and s Read More: https://punchng.com/security-foundation-of-a-prosperous-society-fubara-asserts/
Police arrest three suspected cultists with illicit drugs in A’Ibom
Akwa Ibom Police arrested three suspected cultists with methamphetamine and cannabis during a raid in Uyo. The suspects confessed to Vikings Confraternity Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-suspected-cultists-with-illicit-drugs-in-aibom/
VIDEO: Nigerian shines, delivers valedictory speech in Russian after graduating from medical school with 4.90 CGPA
Dr. Dorcas Akanbi, a Nigerian medical graduate, achieved a 4.90 CGPA in Russia and delivered her valedictory speech in fluent Russian. Celebrate her inspir Read More: https://punchng.com/video-nigerian-shines-delivers-valedictory-speech-in-russian-after-graduating-from-medical-school-with-4-90-cgpa/
Plateau raises the alarm over rising human trafficking cases
Plateau State raises alarm over increasing human trafficking cases after rescuing three women trafficked to Mali. Learn about prevention and support for vi Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-raises-the-alarm-over-rising-human-trafficking-cases/