Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nwafor, as published by Vanguard · · 1 min read
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri As the number of death row inmates in the country continues to swell, stakeholders in the justice sector and concerned foreign missions have nonetheless commended Nigeria for going ten consecutive years without a state execution. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) rece...
safety
Pig farmers in Ogun State have lost over N5bn to an African Swine Fever outbreak, prompting them to seek government compensation and soft loans to recover. Read More: https://punchng.com/swine-fever-ogun-alerts-fg-as-farmers-lose-n5bn/...
The Punch · Oct 15, 2026
News
Presidential aide on Power, Lanre Babalola, says Nigeria’s high electricity tariffs reflect about 40% operational losses and system inefficiencies. Read More: https://punchng.com/electricity-tariffs-reflect-40-losses-inefficiencies-presidential-aide/...
The Punch · Oct 15, 2026
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The European Union has committed a €14m grant to support Nigeria’s plan to deploy 90,000km of fibre-optic cable for nationwide broadband expansion. Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-backs-nigerias-broadband-expansion-with-e14m-grant/...
The Punch · Oct 15, 2026
government
A Baptist group has warned Nigerian youths against being used by politicians for ballot-box snatching and other electoral offences in the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-dont-snatch-ballot-boxes-for-politicians-youths-warned/...
The Punch · Oct 15, 2026
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The Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria says practical skills, not just certificates, are key to solving Nigeria’s unemploymen Read More: https://punchng.com/eapean-prioritises-practical-skills-over-certificates/...
The Punch · Oct 15, 2026
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Playwright Femi Osofisan has described Nigeria’s political leaders as “viciously greedy” and indifferent, warning their disposition is a danger to the coun Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-leaders-viciously-greedy-self-loving-osofisan/...
The Punch · Oct 15, 2026
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Denmark has committed to further cooperation with Nigeria on maritime security, focusing on intelligence sharing and capacity building in the Gulf of Guine Read More: https://punchng.com/denmark-reaffirms-commitment-to-nigerias-maritime-safety/...
The Punch · Oct 15, 2026
government
The PUNCH urges eligible Nigerians to collect their Permanent Voter Cards and vote in the 2027 elections to reverse declining voter turnout and hold leader Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-collect-your-pvc-protect-your-vote/...
The Punch · Oct 15, 2026
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An opinion on how the intersection of religion and politics in Nigeria can both provide an ethical compass and be exploited to hinder good governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/dual-edged-sword-of-nigerias-political-piety/...
The Punch · Oct 15, 2026
News
Nigeria’s electricity metering rate reached 63.10% in August 2026, but 4.7 million customers remain unmetered, according to NERC data. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-metering-hits-63-4-7m-left-out/...
The Punch · Oct 15, 2026
government
A PUNCH Chief Correspondent, Sami Tunji, has won the Print Category of the 2026 National Pension Commission Media Excellence Award held in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/punchman-emerges-best-print-journalist-at-pencom-awards/...
The Punch · Oct 15, 2026
business
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says economic reforms must protect vulnerable Nigerians, highlighting social measures like cash transfers to over 10m househ Read More: https://punchng.com/economic-reforms-must-protect-vulnerable-nigerians-oyedele-2/...
The Punch · Oct 15, 2026