Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Punch Newspapers, as published by The Punch · · 1 min read
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 grassroots. The APCOM...
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
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/...
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
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