The Federal Government has ruled out an immediate electricity tariff hike, prioritizing improved power supply, universal metering, and fair billing for Nig Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-rules-out-electricity-tariff-hike/
Month: August 2026
AfCFTA chief urges Africa to end raw material exports
The AfCFTA chief urges Africa to stop exporting raw materials and focus on value addition for industrialisation and economic growth under the AfCFTA. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcfta-chief-urges-africa-to-end-raw-material-exports/
NNPC posts N535bn profit, remits N6.3tn to federation
NNPC Limited announced a N535bn profit in June 2026, a 15.8% increase, and remitted N6.3tn to the federation, underscoring its contribution to national rev Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-posts-n535bn-profit-remits-n6-3tn-to-federation/
Police men allegedly push driver off Lagos bridge
Police officers in Lagos are accused of pushing a motorist off a bridge during an altercation over a BRT lane violation. This incident highlights concerns Read More: https://punchng.com/police-men-allegedly-push-driver-off-lagos-bridge/
Illegal mining: Two Chinese men bag five-year jail
Two Chinese nationals, Zhang Lin and Gao Hai, have been sentenced to five years in jail for illegal mining and conspiracy in Lagos, Nigeria. The court also Read More: https://punchng.com/illegal-mining-two-chinese-men-bag-five-year-jail/
Obasanjo bombs Atiku: You’re my biggest mistake
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo describes choosing Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in 1999 as his biggest mistake, reigniting their long-standing pol Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-bombs-atiku-youre-my-biggest-mistake/
Ayra Starr visa denial: S’Africa demands proof as Tyla cancels Lagos show
South Africa’s Consul-General demands proof of Ayra Starr’s visa denial claims, while Tyla cancels her Lagos show amid diplomatic tensions. Get the full st Read More: https://punchng.com/ayra-starr-visa-denial-safrica-demands-proof-as-tyla-cancels-lagos-show/
Epidemic fears loom as refuse mounds overrun Lagos streets, markets
Uncollected refuse in Lagos streets and markets is raising epidemic fears. Learn how the Lagos refuse crisis is creating public health risks and what’s bei Read More: https://punchng.com/epidemic-fears-loom-as-refuse-mounds-overrun-lagos-streets-markets/
BREAKING: Portable loses celebrity boxing rematch to Okocha after ring walkout
Street-pop star Portable loses celebrity boxing rematch against Charles Okocha by disqualification after walking out of the ring in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-portable-loses-celebrity-boxing-rematch-to-okocha-after-ring-walkout/
Lookman, Boniface lead market value slide
Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface, and other Super Eagles stars experienced significant drops in their market value during the 2025/26 season. Read More: https://punchng.com/lookman-boniface-lead-market-value-slide/