Month: September 2026

Iheanacho named best player in Turkey

Posted on September 30, 2026

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been named the best player of the Turkish 1. Lig’s opening rounds after scoring 11 goals in eight games for Burs Read More: https://punchng.com/iheanacho-named-best-player-in-turkey/

Kenya launches new coastal cable system

Posted on September 30, 2026

Kenya has launched the LuLu Coastal Cable System, its first fully protected submarine cable network, to connect five strategic points along its coastline. Read More: https://punchng.com/kenya-launches-new-coastal-cable-system/

Thales to develop Nigeria’s new satellite

Posted on September 30, 2026

Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with Nigeria’s NIGCOMSAT Ltd to build NigComSat-2A, a new satellite to boost digital connectivity across Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/thales-to-develop-nigerias-new-satellite/

Young Africans propose nine reforms to shape Africa’s health sector

Posted on September 30, 2026

Over 80 young professionals at the Ubuntu Rising 2026 event proposed nine reforms to address Africa’s health sector challenges, including a major workforce Read More: https://punchng.com/young-africans-propose-nine-reforms-to-shape-africas-health-sector/

Igbo traders must move beyond Chinese competition – Otti

Posted on September 30, 2026

Abia Governor Alex Otti has urged Igbo traders to shift from conventional trading to manufacturing and digital commerce to compete with Chinese businesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/igbo-traders-must-move-beyond-chinese-competition-otti/

Workers set October strike over petrol price hike

Posted on September 30, 2026

Public servants under the JNPSNC have threatened a three-day warning strike from October 2 if the FG fails to slash petrol prices and approve a wage award. Read More: https://punchng.com/workers-set-october-strike-over-petrol-price-hike/