The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed bullish midweek, with Nestle Nigeria Plc and other key stocks driving a 71bn market capitalisation increase. Get the de Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-close-bullish-midweek-as-nestle-others-lift-market-by-%e2%82%a671bn/

David Umahi, minister of works, has reacted to the reports on the alleged death of Mary Habila, a nurse, at his home in Ebonyi state.   Umahi spoke on Sunday while inspecting work along the Ebonyi section of the Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja superhighway.   According to NAN, the minister said it was

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail of ₦500 million to former Managing Director of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited, Jimoh Yisawu, who is facing trial on an eight-count charge of alleged money laundering.Yisawu, the sole defendant in case number FHC/ABJ/CR/361/2026, pleaded not guilty to all

JAMB and Rite Foods will award ₦5 million each to seven outstanding Nigerian undergraduates for academic excellence. Learn about the maiden JAMB awards cer Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-firm-to-reward-seven-outstanding-undergraduates-with-%e2%82%a65m-each/

  ‎ Africa’s biggest reality television show, Big Brother Naija, returns for its highly anticipated Season 11 on Sunday, 26 July 2026, on DStv and GOtv. ‎The launch show will air from 7 PM on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family channels, with the 24-hour show on DStv channel

NCDMB has awarded GeoPredict AI a ₦25 million prize after the Nigerian startup won its maiden Technology Innovation Challenge for oil and gas solutions. Source

Ekiti residents are urging Governor Biodun Oyebanji to prioritise industrialisation, job creation, and youth development in his second term in office. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanjis-second-term-jobs-industries-top-ekiti-residents-expectations/

The Development Bank of Nigeria has disbursed N1.4tn to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), supporting the creation of about 1.6 million jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/dbn-disburses-n1-4tn-to-msmes-supports-1-6-million-jobs/

UNDP and UNICEF have launched a global campaign to help young people explore career opportunities and build skills for a sustainable, nature-positive, low-carbon future. The initiative aims to reach 500 million young people worldwide by the end of 2027. The post CBD COP17: UNDP, UNICEF launch campaign to promote green

President Bola Tinubu has received a prestigious fellowship from the West African College of Physicians (WACP) in recognition of his administration’s healthcare reforms. With the award, he becomes only the second Nigerian leader to receive the honour after former military Head of State Ibrahim Babangida. Tinubu received the fellowship on

The Commander of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, has urged traditional rulers in Kaduna State to provide timely information to help tackle security threats. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-commander-seeks-traditional-rulers-support-in-kaduna/

The Development Bank of Nigeria has disbursed N1.4tn to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, supporting the creation of about 1.6 million jobs nationwide. Read More: https://punchng.com/development-bank-disburses-n1-4tn-to-msmes-supports-1-6-million-jobs/

The Bank of Industry has set a target to create three million jobs and increase its annual lending to N1.85 trillion by 2027 under a new corporate strategy Read More: https://punchng.com/boi-targets-3m-jobs-n1-85tn-lending-by-2027/

The Federal Government has commissioned four transmission substations in Kano State, adding 544 megawatts of transmission capacity to strengthen electricity supply to industrial, commercial and residential areas. The projects, executed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria in partnership with the Kano State Government, cover Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan-Agundi. A

The Federal Government is reviewing the 2006 National School Health Policy to address emerging health challenges and improve the well-being of learners in Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-reviews-2006-national-school-health-policy/

Nigerian singer Mr. Eazi has expressed confidence that he could soon become Afrobeats’ first US dollar billionaire, a milestone he says could happen soon. Read More: https://punchng.com/mr-eazi-predicts-becoming-afrobeats-first-dollar-billionaire/