By Chioma Obinna The Coalition of Civil Society Action for Education for All (CSACEFA), Lagos State Chapter, has called for increased investment in girls’ education, stronger child protection measures and coordinated efforts to end child marriage and ensure that girls have access to quality educa...
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged 1,800 newly trained law enforcement officers to uphold professionalism and avoid unprofessional condu Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-warns-1800-trained-officers-against-unprofessional-conduct/...
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The Nigeria Customs Service, Sokoto/Zamfara Command, has seized smuggled goods worth N721.9m, including second-hand clothes and unregistered pharmaceutical Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-seize-n721-9m-smuggled-goods-in-sokoto-zamfara/...
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By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed the State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) to commence immediate road reconstruction and rehabilitation across the state, taking advantage of the dry season to address deteriorating infrastructure. The Ge...
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The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria has called for mandatory risk management reporting and dedicated functions in MDAs to boost national res Read More: https://punchng.com/crmi-calls-for-risk-management-reforms-across-sectors/...
business
A new report by BII and Swedfund reveals a $209bn funding gap for Black-owned businesses across five African markets, with Nigeria facing the largest gap. Read More: https://punchng.com/report-finds-209bn-funding-gap-for-african-businesses/...
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Nigeria’s foreign exchange utilisation surged to a 15-year high of $18.34bn in Q2 2026, driven by a sharp increase in demand for financial services. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-fx-demand-hits-18-34bn-as-services-surge/...
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The International Monetary Fund has endorsed the CBN’s decision to cut its benchmark interest rate, citing progress on inflation but warning against premat Read More: https://punchng.com/imf-endorses-cbn-rate-cut-warns-against-premature-easing/...
safety
The Lagos State Government has warned residents about cybercrime risks, launching a public education campaign for Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-warns-residents-over-cybercrime-risks/...
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The Nigeria Energy Sector Fund has announced a distribution of N383 per unit to unitholders for the period ended 31 March 2025, with payments set for Octob Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-energy-sector-fund-announces-n383-unit-distribution/...
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The Presidency plans to install 750,000 electricity meters in 2027 under the Presidential Metering Initiative to close Nigeria’s metering gap. Read More: https://punchng.com/presidency-to-install-750000-electricity-meters-in-2027/...
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority has arrested 13 people for trading in unauthorised spaces in Festac and Mile 2 amid a statewide clampdown. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawma-arrests-13-traders-in-lagos-enforcement-drive/...
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A foundation has warned households and food vendors in Lagos against dumping food waste in drains, urging proper sorting and disposal to curb pollution. Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-warns-against-dumping-food-waste-in-lagos-drains/...
