Nigeria and AfCFTA are championing Africa’s $180bn digital trade economy, urging accelerated growth and integration to unlock vast untapped opportunities a Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-afcfta-push-africas-180bn-digital-trade/
Month: July 2026
Crude slips below $72, petrol stays above N1,000
Despite crude oil prices dropping below $72, petrol prices in Nigeria remain above N1,000. Marketers warn against price controls amid consumer exploitation Read More: https://punchng.com/crude-slips-below-72-petrol-stays-above-n1000/
RMAFC submits political office holders’ pay review to Tinubu
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has submitted its recommendations for the review of political office holders’ pay to Pres Read More: https://punchng.com/rmafc-submits-political-office-holders-pay-review-to-tinubu/
Tinubu approves N111bn for 700km northern superhighway construction
President Tinubu has approved N111bn for the 700km Akwanga-Maiduguri superhighway, a key infrastructure project to boost connectivity and economy in Northe Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-approves-n111bn-for-700km-northern-superhighway-construction/
NDIC takes over 46 delicensed microfinance banks
The NDIC has taken over 46 microfinance banks whose licenses were revoked by the CBN. Learn about the liquidation process and depositor payment. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndic-takes-over-46-delicensed-microfinance-banks/
DHQ unveils emergency line, reports 662 terrorists killed in Q2
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has launched a toll-free emergency line (193) for intelligence, reporting 662 terrorists killed in Q2 2026. Support national Read More: https://punchng.com/dhq-unveils-emergency-line-reports-662-terrorists-killed-in-q2/
Council unveils FG school feeding programme with 500 pupils
Ojodu LCDA launches the Federal Government’s PBAT FEEDS school feeding programme, targeting 500 pupils to boost nutrition and learning outcomes. Read More: https://punchng.com/council-unveils-fg-school-feeding-programme-with-500-pupils/
Lagos deploys patrol team after rail corridor demolitions
Lagos State Government deploys a permanent patrol team to monitor the Lagos-Badagry Expressway after demolitions, preventing new encroachments on the rail Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-deploys-patrol-team-after-rail-corridor-demolitions/
BECE resumes in Lagos after Oro Festival suspension
The 2026 BECE resumes today in Lagos State after a temporary suspension due to the Oro Festival. Candidates should note the revised schedule for affected p Read More: https://punchng.com/bece-resumes-in-lagos-after-oro-festival-suspension/
IMF flags fiscal gap in Nigeria’s budgets
The IMF reveals Nigeria’s budgets hide a 2% GDP fiscal gap due to unrecorded spending, urging transparency and legislative reforms to address the issue. Read More: https://punchng.com/imf-flags-fiscal-gap-in-nigerias-budgets/