Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Punch Newspapers, as published by The Punch · · 1 min read
Nigeria’s voter registration has crossed 100 million, but turnout is critically low. This editorial calls for reforms by INEC to boost participation in 202 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-voter-registration-figures-must-mirror-turnout/
schools
Lagos State has launched the Clean Energy Schools Innovation Challenge 2026 to promote clean-energy innovation and STEM education among secondary school st Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-schools-compete-in-2026-clean-energy-challenge/...
The Punch · Sep 17, 2026
business
The Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) has set a N20m maximum penalty for corporations committing infractions at Nigerian ports. Read More: https://punchng.com/npera-sets-n20m-corporate-penalty-for-port-infractions/...
The Punch · Sep 17, 2026
News
A former NCAA GM argues that the Airline Operators of Nigeria’s call to abolish the 5% ticket sales charge is wrong legally and morally. Read More: https://punchng.com/5-ticket-sales-charge-aon-got-it-all-wrong/...
The Punch · Sep 17, 2026
government
The Federal Government has commissioned a 3MW solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, to improve electricity for teaching and researc Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-powers-abuja-varsity-with-3mw-solar-project/...
The Punch · Sep 17, 2026
business
Stakeholders at the 5th FirstBank Agric Expo called for a shift to structured, patient capital to boost Nigeria’s agribusiness and non-oil export growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/firstbank-policymakers-push-for-strategic-agro-capital-deployment/...
The Punch · Sep 17, 2026
News
The Nigerian equities market has extended its rally for a fifth day, gaining N316bn as investor optimism over the Dangote Refinery listing continues. Read More: https://punchng.com/equities-rally-extends-to-fifth-session-market-gains-n316bn/...
The Punch · Sep 17, 2026
business
The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s rising debt, insecurity, and corruption. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-mounting-debt-insecurity-worsen-hardship-anglican-primate/...
The Punch · Sep 17, 2026
News
The Association of Practitioners of Community Media in Nigeria has launched the APCOM Grassroots Impact Awards 2026, a national initiative to identify, recognise, document and amplify individuals, institutions and communities making exceptional contributions across Nigeria’s gras...
The Punch · Sep 17, 2026
Local
The Lagos State Taskforce has vowed to intensify enforcement against Okada on restricted routes, street obstructions, and other environmental violations. Read More: https://punchng.com/taskforce-vows-tougher-enforcement-against-lagos-road-violators-2/...
The Punch · Sep 17, 2026
News
Nigerian troops have rescued 31 kidnapped victims and killed a terrorist kingpin, Abbah Alhassan, during separate operations in Katsina and Kebbi states. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-rescue-31-kill-terrorist-kingpin-in-katsina-kebbi/...
The Punch · Sep 17, 2026
News
Nigeria and Ghana face a difficult energy transition, balancing the need for reliable electricity from fossil fuels with global climate change goals. Read More: https://punchng.com/lights-off-gas-on-why-nigeria-and-ghana-cant-quit-fossil-fuels-yet/...
The Punch · Sep 17, 2026
News
Renewable energy firm, All On, has invested $5 million in PowerGen to develop mini-grid projects and improve electricity access for customers in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-boosts-electricity-access-with-5m-mini-grid-investment/...
The Punch · Sep 17, 2026