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Dangote Cement Plc provides community support in Kogi’s Jakura community with scholarships for students and empowerment for farmers and market women.

The Federal Government has begun a review of the $1.3bn Zungeru Hydropower Project as the 700MW plant is currently supplying only half its capacity to the Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-reviews-1-3bn-zungeru-plant-over-low-output/

The National Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employees has urged the House of Reps to reject the Customs, Excise Tariffs Amendment Bill, 2025.

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Adeniyi Benjamin, for allegedly operating an unlicensed fertility clinic in Ibadan.

Two persons were injured in a multiple-vehicle crash involving two container trucks and three other vehicles at Apostolic, inward Alapere in Lagos State.

Twenty prospective NYSC members kidnapped in Imo State have been rescued and reunited with their families in Ibadan after seven days in captivity.

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has warned SSS3 students against allowing temporary fun, bad friendships and social media to derail their future.

The General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church, Rev Sam Aboyeji, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the welfare of poor Nigerians and reduce Read More: https://punchng.com/foursquare-go-urges-fg-to-tackle-rising-living-costs/

A Federal High Court in Ekiti has dismissed an eligibility suit against Toyin Okoro, the APC House of Reps candidate for Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1 Read More: https://punchng.com/court-dismisses-eligibility-suit-against-ekiti-apc-rep-candidate/

The Super Falcons begin their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign against Comoros in the first leg of their second-round tie at Remo Stars Stadium, Iken Read More: https://punchng.com/falcons-begin-olympics-qualifying-campaign-against-comoros/

The African Table Tennis Federation has paid tribute to Nigerian legend Babatunde Obisanya, who died at 77, describing him as an influential figure.

Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi is set to return for Marseille against Troyes this weekend after recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him fo Read More: https://punchng.com/nnadi-set-for-marseille-return-after-knee-injury/

Ogun State Police have arrested a man for allegedly impersonating a cleric on Facebook and defrauding victims of over N18 million for spiritual assistance.

Rangers striker Godwin Obaje discusses becoming the third player to score 100 NPFL goals, his career turning point, and his desire to play for Nigeria.

Lagos electricity customers faced poor supply in August as many Band A feeders failed to meet minimum service levels, with some recording zero hours.

Super Eagles forward Moses Simon has praised the character and talent of Nigeria’s young players following their impressive 3-3 comeback draw against Russi Read More: https://punchng.com/simon-hails-eagles-youngsters/

A humanitarian worker, Lydia Nwankwo, has been killed in an attack by suspected bandits in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Nigeria’s opposition, including Atiku Abubakar, rejects the FG’s 30-day petrol discount, calling the NNPC-led intervention inadequate and politically motiv Read More: https://punchng.com/fgs-30-day-petrol-discount-sparks-opposition-backlash/

The Oyo Sugar and Derivatives Industries Limited factory in Iseyin has reached its test-running stage after over N2.2bn in support from the NSDC.

The Nigeria Labour Congress has given the Federal Government two weeks to reduce the price of petrol, begin renegotiating the national minimum wage and resolve outstanding agreements with workers, escalating pressure on the government over the worsening c…

The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the continued detention of its National Leader, Bello Bodejo.

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has stepped up engagement with Asian investors to seek stronger capital flows and technology partnerships for Nigeria’s econom Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-woos-asian-capital-as-cardoso-strengthens-partnerships/

Former SGF Yayale Ahmed has urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to improve services and prioritise the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2027 Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-sgf-yayale-tasks-nahcon-on-better-2027-hajj-services/

The NDLEA in Edo State has arrested 42 suspected drug traffickers and declared Gospel Mudiaga Odeh wanted after seizing over 271kg of illicit drugs.

The Gates Foundation and MTN are partnering to use AI and digital tools to help detect pregnancy complications early for 500,000 women in Nigeria.

The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Command, has intercepted three live pangolins concealed in sacks by suspected smugglers in Abeokuta Waterside, Ogun Sta Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-seize-three-live-pangolins-in-ogun-2/

The Lagos State Government has backed the newly established Agege Security Trust Fund with an operational vehicle and protective equipment as part of efforts to strengthen security at the grassroots.

A Gombe State High Court has sentenced one Ismail Abubakar to a 10-year jail term for criminal conspiracy, causing grievous hurt and armed robbery.

Nightclub owners and entertainers in Akure, Ondo State, have protested against repeated raids by the EFCC, citing business disruption and customer harassme Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-nightclub-owners-protest-efcc-raids/

At the LOMA 4.0 conference, experts discussed legacy-building and smart digital OOH, unveiling a study showing 7 in 10 Nigerians act after seeing outdoor a Read More: https://punchng.com/loma-4-0-experts-advocate-legacy-building-smart-digital-ooh/

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has appealed for patience as the NAF begins investigating the Ondo crash that killed 25 people.

Nigeria’s equity market recorded a downward trend as market capitalisation dropped by N1.34tn, with the All-Share Index falling by 2,054.25 points.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has recorded 65 fatalities and 210 rescues from 1,324 fire and other emergencies between January and September 2026 Read More: https://punchng.com/65-die-in-1324-lagos-fire-rescue-emergencies/

A Turkish football pundit has urged Galatasaray to play Victor Osimhen against Kasımpaşa to regain match fitness ahead of their Champions League clash.

Nigerian banks have withdrawn N941.85bn from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Standing Deposit Facility in one day amid sharp swings in banking system liquidi Read More: https://punchng.com/banks-withdraw-n942bn-from-cbn-facility-as-liquidity-shifts/

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has urged the Nasarawa State Government to intensify efforts to reduce its 60.7% multidimensional poverty rat Read More: https://punchng.com/kukah-urges-nasarawa-to-tackle-60-7-poverty-rate/

Chrisland Schools has urged its students to speak up against bullying, announcing strengthened safety and safeguarding systems with confidential reporting Read More: https://punchng.com/chrisland-urges-pupils-to-speak-up-against-bullying/

Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez has returned to team training with Brighton & Hove Albion after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained after his trans Read More: https://punchng.com/azeez-begins-team-training-at-brighton/

The Lagos State Government plans to ban the sale of sachet alcoholic drinks at motor parks to curb reckless driving and reduce road crashes in the state.

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market turnover fell by 35.4% to $1.70bn in one week, driven by a sharp decline in spot market transactions, FMDQ data shows.

Motorists and residents have lamented the deplorable condition of some roads across Lagos State, saying worsening potholes have made movement difficult and contributed to traffic congestion.

Heirs Holdings Chairman, Tony Elumelu, and Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Bio, have called on the private sector to mobilise capital for West Africa’s gr Read More: https://punchng.com/elumelu-bio-rally-private-capital-for-west-africas-growth/

The 1976/81 set of the Old Grammarians Society of CMS Grammar School, Lagos, aims to raise N50m to upgrade and equip an ICT suite for the school.

DigivantPay, a microfinance bank, has trained its staff on using AI and data to improve customer experience during its 2024 Customer Service Week in Lagos.

Cutix Plc has projected a profit before tax of N122.11m for its third quarter ending January 31, 2027, on an expected revenue of N4.26bn.

The Rotary Club of Lekki Golden has renovated a classroom at Badore Community Primary School and donated 2,300 exercise books to pupils in Lagos State.

The NUPRC says it is targeting the recovery of over 788,000 barrels of crude oil per day from shut-in production across 63 operators in Nigeria.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has proposed a 25-day closure of the runway at Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri, for repairs from October 20, 2026.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has opened its hearing into Senegal’s appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of Moro Read More: https://punchng.com/cas-opens-hearing-into-senegal-afcon-title-appeal/

US President Donald Trump has ruled out attacking Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, stating that Washington is holding productive discussions.