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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerian managers and professionals to strengthen ethical leadership, embrace innovation and build institutions capable of responding to rapid economic and technological change.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Retired Deputy Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Hyginus Uche Omeje, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Health Emergency Initiative, bringing extensive experience in road safety, emergency response and public safety to the organisation’s leadership.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
MTN Group has moved closer to completing its proposed $6.2bn acquisition of IHS Towers after Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission granted conditional approval for the transaction, removing a key regulatory hurdle to the telecom infrastructure deal.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Total turnover in the Nigerian foreign exchange market rose sharply by 146.12 per cent to $5.05bn for the week ended 21 August 2026.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Honeytreat Global Services Limited has launched two innovative platforms—QwikCare and Sur-Drive—designed to simplify healthcare access and enhance mobility safety in Nigeria.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Stocks rose, and oil dipped on Tuesday as investors assessed a US plan for the “economic asphyxiation” of Iran, while tech firms struggled following another down day on Wall Street and ahead of earnings from chip titan Nvidia.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
As the Federal Government intensifies efforts to attract investment into Nigeria’s vast mineral resources and halt the export of raw ores, exploration geophysicists on Monday raised concerns that the country could one day be forced to import minerals it is currently extracting and exporting if…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Dakuku Peterside, has stated that Nigeria’s development challenges stem not from a lack of policies or reform initiatives, but from the failure of institutions to effectively translate leadership, resources…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
AFC Capital Partners, the asset management subsidiary of the Africa Finance Corporation, has launched its $150m Infrastructure Climate-Resilient Fund in Nigeria following regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s push to revive investment in its deepwater oilfields gained fresh momentum on Monday as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and its partners signed agreements expected to move the proposed Bonga Southwest/Aparo project, estimated to attract up to $21bn in investment, closer to…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The European Union and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation have intensified efforts to boost Nigeria’s renewable energy capacity, with the 620kW Balanga Dam Small Hydropower Project in Gombe State emerging as a model for powering agro-industrial development.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Two leading Nigerian commercial lenders, United Bank for Africa Plc and Fidelity Bank Plc, have officially notified the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the investing public of potential delays in publishing their audited financial statements for the half-year ended 30 June 2026.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Stakeholders have called for stronger investment in girl-child empowerment and education, saying it is critical to leadership development, national growth and the prevention of human trafficking and other forms of exploitation.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The 36 state governors are facing growing pressure to account for how they have spent public funds disbursed as revenue by the Federation Account Allocation Committee in the last three years, The PUNCH reports.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 11 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit has disclosed that banks, fintech companies and other reporting entities submitted 42,082 Suspicious Transaction Reports to the agency in 2025.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Central Bank of Nigeria has been urged to expand its oversight of financial institutions to cover risks from cloud providers, telecom networks, fintechs and other technology partners.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Lagos Waste Management Authority has commenced a special intervention to clear accumulated waste along the Ayobo-Ipaja axis, particularly Megida and its environs, following concerns over indiscriminate dumping on road medians within the area.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Lagos Waste Management Authority and the Lagos State Police Command have resolved to deepen their collaboration to combat indiscriminate waste disposal, prevent illegal activities and encroachment at dumpsites, and improve the security of waste management facilities and personnel across the…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government may demolish an uncompleted building obstructing the control tower’s line of sight at the Benin Airport following a runway overrun involving an Enugu Air aircraft in July.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Enterprise Life Assurance Nigeria Limited is stepping up its expansion strategy as it seeks to take advantage of opportunities in Nigeria’s underinsured market, supported by a capital base that strengthens its ability to assume larger risks and invest in digital insurance solutions.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
