Headlines from Nigerian publishers. Each story opens on the publisher's site.
Coronation Art Gallery has opened a three-month exhibition exploring the relationship between art collecting, long-term investment and cultural development.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian Customs Service, Tincan Island Command, on Monday handed over 204 seized pump-action rifles imported from Turkey to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to attract $750m in private sector investment in local cloud and data infrastructure over the next 24 months, alongside the rollout of a nationwide 90,000-kilometre fibre optic network.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
As debates over the removal of fuel subsidies intensify, human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has asked the Federal Government to deploy the 450,000 barrels of crude oil it sets aside daily for domestic consumption to local refineries, saying the move could significantly…
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Angry Nigerian passengers stranded at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday protested what they described as neglect by Kenya Airways amid widespread flight disruptions caused by an ongoing strike by air traffic controllers.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Importers and petroleum marketers have kicked against the reported plan by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals to stop selling Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to marketers who import petrol, describing the move as an attempt to block imports.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Oil prices spiked on Monday after a fresh flare-up in the US-Iran war, while stocks were mixed as hawkish comments from Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh saw investors ramp up bets on a US interest rate hike.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The moribund Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited and its host community risk being disconnected from electricity supply over unpaid obligations totalling N5.46bn, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has disclosed.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Aggrieved depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank Plc have renewed calls for the Federal Government, Central Bank of Nigeria and Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation to ensure the full repayment of their outstanding funds.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government has set its sights on advancing Nigeria’s capital market to Emerging Market status following confirmation from global index provider FTSE Russell that the nation’s market will be officially reclassified to Frontier Market status from Monday, 21 September 2026.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s health insurance enrolment has risen sharply to over 22m, but the country still faces a significant coverage gap as millions of Nigerians remain exposed to rising out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The National Insurance Commission has charged newly licensed insurance companies to deploy their recapitalisation funds prudently and strengthen policyholder protection as they begin operations under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Agenda (NIIRA 2025).
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Shareholders of SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc have approved the re-election of Aisha Abubakar as a director and ratified the appointments of three directors at the company’s 39th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals says it is considering stopping the sale of petrol to major marketers that continue to import petrol into Nigeria, amid concerns over product quality and the blending of imported fuel with products supplied by the refinery.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Moody’s Ratings has changed Nigeria’s credit outlook from stable to positive while affirming the country’s B3 long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has commended the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, for what he described as transformational leadership at the agency.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government has called for inputs from Nigerians and other stakeholders ahead of the drafting of the Finance Bill 2027.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s external reserves have climbed to $53.11bn, representing their highest level in more than 17 years and bringing the country close to the reserve peak recorded in 2009.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Investors are increasingly positioning for longer-term returns in Nigeria’s fixed-income market, with the latest treasury bills auction showing an overwhelming preference for the one-year government security.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has lifted its restriction on Bolt operations at airports, restoring passengers’ access to the e-hailing service following widespread complaints over inconvenience and rising transport fares.
The Punch · 2 months ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
