“The co-existence of several nations under the same State is a test, as well as the best security, of its freedom. ” — Lord Acton Nigeria’s convoluted debate on restructuring has endured for decades because it supposedly speaks to questions of power, identity, representation, resource distributio...
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is considering selling 5-10% of its equity in an IPO, with a primary focus on the domestic market. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-eyes-10-equity-sale-london-new-york-listings/...
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Nigeria’s medal hopes in women’s beach volleyball at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games have ended after a 2-0 quarter-final loss to the Netherlands. Read More: https://punchng.com/dakar-2026-nigerias-beach-volleyball-medal-hopes-end/...
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The Nigerian Senate has threatened to review the Bilateral Air Service Agreement with China unless Nigerian airlines are granted reciprocal flight rights. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-debates-national-carrier-demands-equal-china-flight-rights/...
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Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has warned that Nigeria’s rising debt burden and wasteful spending threaten the country’s economic sustainability. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanusi-debt-burden-threatens-nigerias-economic-sustainability/...
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The UK and Nigerian governments are seeking private investment for three small hydropower projects in Oyo, Kano, and Plateau to expand electricity generati Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-nigeria-mobilise-private-capital-for-three-hydro-projects/...
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FirstBank has announced a N34m prize purse for the 65th edition of the Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship, with the winner set to receive N10m. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-open-marks-65th-anniversary-with-n34m-purse/...
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Tanzania has unveiled a 24-man squad for their upcoming AFCON qualifying double-header against Nigeria’s Super Eagles, with the first match set for Uyo. Read More: https://punchng.com/tanzania-name-squad-for-eagles-afcon-qualifiers/...
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The Nigeria Customs Service, FOU Zone A, Ikeja, has intercepted N6.19bn worth of contraband, including drugs, machetes, and rice, in four weeks. Read More: https://punchng.com/ikeja-customs-intercepts-n6-19bn-contraband-goods-in-four-weeks/...
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Nigeria’s building council has ordered construction firms to suspend heavy outdoor work for three hours daily to protect workers from extreme heat. Read More: https://punchng.com/el-nino-council-orders-three-hour-daily-construction-break/...
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Nigerian swimmer Aidan Dumuje-Abili says competing at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games is the fulfilment of a childhood dream he set at a young age. Read More: https://punchng.com/dumuje-abili-relishes-youth-olympics-dream/...
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…PDP candidate’s supporters pledge grassroots mobilisation for ‘Ogun for Ogun’ agenda By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Indigenes of Ogun State have reaffirmed their support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, and his running mate, Yemi So...
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The NNPC says reforms in the oil and gas industry have increased Nigeria’s oil output by 600,000 barrels per day, from 1.2 million to 1.8 million bpd. Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-reforms-lift-oil-output-by-600000bpd-nnpc/...
