Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Punch Newspapers, as published by The Punch · · 1 min read
CHILD labour and out-of-school children remain a serious menace in Nigeria. This is despite the challenges they pose to societal well-being and progress. The failure of government is writ large in this problem. Governor Umar Bago of Niger State amplified this failure recently when he said young b...
government
The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has warned politicians against inflammatory rhetoric and other actions that could threaten Nigeria’s peace ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bamidele, who is also the Chairman of the South-West Caucus in the National Assembly, urged politic...
The Punch · Oct 2, 2026
Local
A medical practitioner and Medical Coordinator at Victoria Island Medical Centre, OneHealth by AXA, Dr Akinlawon Olamide, has urged families caring for ageing parents to adopt structured healthcare plans to help them balance the demands of work, family and caregiving. Olamide mad...
The Punch · Oct 2, 2026
government
Sync Finance Company Limited has announced the appointment of Onwuanibe as Chairman of its Board of Directors, following the receipt of ”no objection” from the Central Bank of Nigeria. According to a, statement from the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Sync Finance, I...
The Punch · Oct 2, 2026
News
The Bureau of Public Service Reforms has inaugurated four Inter-Ministerial Task Teams to strengthen institutional reforms, governance and service delivery across Nigeria’s Federal Public Service. The Director-General of the Bureau, Dr Dasuki I. Arabi, disclosed this on Monday in...
The Punch · Oct 2, 2026
News
As Nigerians across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, celebrate the 66th year Independence Anniversary of the country, popular Kaduna-based female cleric, Apostle Glory Helen Ikeleji of Christ Goshen City Assembly Worldwide, has noted that ...
The Punch · Oct 2, 2026
business
The Centre for Information Technology and Development has requested the partnership of stakeholders in Bauchi and Kano states in addressing the gender digital divide and expanding business opportunities for women and girls in Northern Nigeria. The Programme Manager of the project...
The Punch · Oct 2, 2026
government
Not a few political watchers in Kwara State have said the parallel opening of the secretariats of both the Nigeria Democratic Congress and the Social Democratic Party in Ilorin, Kwara State capital as the result of a heated political rivalry and hot race ahead the 2027 elections....
The Punch · Oct 2, 2026
business
The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria supported about 160,200 jobs across the country in 2024, according to a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment conducted by global consultancy Steward Redqueen. Beyond employment, the report estimated that the Coca-Cola System generated $1bn in value-add...
The Punch · Oct 2, 2026
schools
The Founder and Director of Halifield Schools, Lagos, Halima Oke, has said academic excellence alone is not enough to prepare children for the future, stressing the need to identify and nurture their creativity, talents, confidence and practical skills. Oke spoke at the 30th anni...
The Punch · Oct 2, 2026
parks
Peak Milk has taken its Breakfast Café experience to communities across Nigeria as part of its “Peak Breakfast, Peak Love” campaign, creating breakfast moments for consumers and retailers in selected cities. The initiative, which began in 2022, will visit Ibadan, Ilorin, Benin, A...
The Punch · Oct 2, 2026
News
The Christian Association of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to prioritise reductions in the cost of food, transportation and energy as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. It also asked the government to strengthen social protection and improve security,...
The Punch · Oct 2, 2026
News
The United States Government has congratulated Nigeria on the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The US Department of State, in a statement issued by the Office of the Spokesman on Th...
The Punch · Oct 2, 2026