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• AI: Detecting epidemics before the alarm bells ring

  30-08-2026 02:00 via punchng.com
  
  Imagine an unusual illness beginning to spread quietly in a community. One person develops a fever, while another reports diarrhoea. A mother searches online for the cause of her child’s persistent symptoms, and a health worker notices several patients presenting with similar complaints. Individually, the incidents may appear insignificant. But analysed together, such signals couldRead More: https://punchng.com/ai-detecting-epidemics-before-the-alarm-bells-ring/
  
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• Ajaokuta Steel risks power cut over N5.46bn debt

  31-08-2026 07:04 via punchng.com
  
  Ajaokuta Steel Company and its host community face electricity disconnection due to N5.46bn unpaid debt, NERC reveals. Learn more about the Ajaokuta SteelRead More: https://punchng.com/ajaokuta-steel-risks-power-cut-over-n5-46bn-debt/
  
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• Pension inflows surge 42% despite idle accounts

  31-08-2026 06:31 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s pension contributions surged 42% in Q1 2026, reaching N147.16m. Discover why this growth coexists with 91.4% dormant pension accounts.Read More: https://punchng.com/pension-inflows-surge-42-despite-idle-accounts/
  
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• Access Holdings Board approves H1 2026 financials

  31-08-2026 06:31 via punchng.com
  
  Access Holdings’ Board has approved its H1 2026 financial statements, now awaiting CBN approval before public release. Learn about the regulatory process.Read More: https://punchng.com/access-holdings-board-approves-h1-2026-financials/
  
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• Ajah-Lekki markets, facilities face waste compliance enforcement

  31-08-2026 06:09 via punchng.com
  
  The Lagos Waste Management Authority has identified a number of markets, commercial and institutional facilities across the Ajah-Lekki Axis for compliance enforcement over persistent violations of waste management requirements and other environmental regulations. The Director of Public Affairs at LAWMA, Mukaila Sanusi, disclosed this in a recent statement obtained by The PUNCH. Speaking on theRead More: https://punchng.com/ajah-lekki-markets-facilities-face-waste-compliance-enforcement/
  
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• Unstoppable Arokodare scores first Eredivisie goal

  31-08-2026 05:31 via punchng.com
  
  Tolu Arokodare continues his impressive form, scoring his first Eredivisie goal for Ajax. Read about his goal and other Nigerian stars in Europe.Read More: https://punchng.com/unstoppable-arokodare-scores-first-eredivisie-goal/
  
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• Sanusi out for two months

  31-08-2026 05:31 via punchng.com
  
  Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi is sidelined for two months due to an adductor injury, impacting Porto’s season and Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers.Read More: https://punchng.com/sanusi-out-for-two-months/
  
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• New Zealand netball star Nweke inspires Lagos talents

  31-08-2026 05:31 via punchng.com
  
  New Zealand netball star Grace Nweke returns to Lagos to mentor aspiring players, highlighting the immense talent and potential for netball growth in NigerRead More: https://punchng.com/new-zealand-netball-star-nweke-inspires-lagos-talents/
  
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• Nathaniel Idowu Summer Camp ends on high note

  31-08-2026 05:31 via punchng.com
  
  The Nathaniel Idowu Summer Camp, focusing on grassroots sports development and mentorship, concluded successfully in Lagos, impacting over 500 children.Read More: https://punchng.com/nathaniel-idowu-summer-camp-ends-on-high-note/
  
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• Leão anticipates Osimhen partnership at Galatasaray

  31-08-2026 05:31 via punchng.com
  
  Rafael Leão expresses excitement about a potential partnership with Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray, aiming for success in domestic and European competitionsRead More: https://punchng.com/leao-anticipates-osimhen-partnership-at-galatasaray/
  
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• Imuran joins Aston Villa from London City Lionesses

  31-08-2026 05:31 via punchng.com
  
  Super Falcons defender Rofiat Imuran has officially joined Aston Villa Women, strengthening their squad for the upcoming WSL season. Learn more about ImuraRead More: https://punchng.com/imuran-joins-aston-villa-from-london-city-lionesses/
  
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• Guild hails Tinubu, demands credible NFF reform committee

  31-08-2026 05:31 via punchng.com
  
  The Guild of Sports Editors commends President Tinubu’s intervention in Nigerian football and demands a credible NFF reform committee for lasting change.Read More: https://punchng.com/guild-hails-tinubu-demands-credible-nff-reform-committee/
  
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• Eko 2026: LOC, MOC to tackle age cheating

  31-08-2026 05:31 via punchng.com
  
  The Eko 2026 National Intermediate Games will use the National Identity Number (NIN) system to combat age cheating, ensuring fair competition for young athRead More: https://punchng.com/eko-2026-loc-moc-to-tackle-age-cheating/
  
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• D’Tigers crush Cape Verde 100-84, revive World Cup hopes

  31-08-2026 05:31 via punchng.com
  
  D’Tigers secured a dominant 100-84 win over Cape Verde, reviving their 2027 FIBA World Cup hopes. Caleb Agada led with 26 points in this crucial victory.Read More: https://punchng.com/dtigers-crush-cape-verde-100-84-revive-world-cup-hopes/
  
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• Cricket: Nigeria U-19 girls win World Cup qualifier opener

  31-08-2026 05:31 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s U-19 female cricket team started their 2027 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier with a win, defeating Uganda by four wickets.Read More: https://punchng.com/cricket-nigeria-u-19-girls-win-world-cup-qualifier-opener/
  
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• Amusan claims Grand Prix Brescia win ahead DL final

  31-08-2026 05:31 via punchng.com
  
  Tobi Amusan claims victory at Grand Prix Brescia with a 12.56s finish, setting the stage for a thrilling Diamond League final showdown.Read More: https://punchng.com/amusan-claims-grand-prix-brescia-win-ahead-dl-final/
  
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• Ajayi runs 15th career sub-10s race in Switzerland

  31-08-2026 05:31 via punchng.com
  
  Nigerian sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi clocks 9.91s in Switzerland, marking his 15th career sub-10s race. Read more about his impressive season.Read More: https://punchng.com/ajayi-runs-15th-career-sub-10s-race-in-switzerland/
  
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• TCC unveils bigger vision for seventh season

  31-08-2026 05:08 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s fastest-growing grassroots football league, The Creative Championship, has set its sights on a bigger seventh season as it deepens its focus on data-driven player development, scouting visibility and stronger pathways to professional football. Established in November 2020, TCC has completed six uninterrupted seasons and produced more than 100 players who have gone on toRead More: https://punchng.com/tcc-unveils-bigger-vision-for-seventh-season/
  
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• NUPRC enforces 3% oil levy, registers 172 community devt trusts

  31-08-2026 03:46 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has registered 172 Host Communities Development Trusts established by oil and gas companies under the Petroleum Industry Act. The development comes as the regulator intensifies enforcement of the PIA provision requiring oil and gas companies, known as settlors, to contribute three per cent of their operating expenditure in theRead More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-enforces-3-oil-levy-registers-172-community-devt-trusts/
  
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• NPFL: Ikorodu City take early lead after opening-day win

  31-08-2026 03:46 via punchng.com
  
  Ikorodu City made the perfect start to their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign, climbing to the top of the table after a 3-1 victory over newly promoted Ranchers Bees on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Oga Boys fell behind as early as the seventh minute when Ranchers Bees opened the scoring, but theRead More: https://punchng.com/npfl-ikorodu-city-take-early-lead-after-opening-day-win/
  
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• Heritage Bank depositors demand full refunds

  31-08-2026 03:46 via punchng.com
  
  Aggrieved depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank Plc have renewed calls for the Federal Government, Central Bank of Nigeria and Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation to ensure the full repayment of their outstanding funds.  The depositors, under the Concerned Heritage Bank Depositors Forum, said they had been left in prolonged financial uncertainty more than two yearsRead More: https://punchng.com/heritage-bank-depositors-demand-full-refunds/
  
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• NAICOM urges insurers to prioritise policyholder protection

  31-08-2026 03:30 via punchng.com
  
  The National Insurance Commission has charged newly licensed insurance companies to deploy their recapitalisation funds prudently and strengthen policyholder protection as they begin operations under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Agenda (NIIRA 2025). The Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, gave the charge following the issuance of new licences to additional insurance companies that wereRead More: https://punchng.com/naicom-urges-insurers-to-prioritise-policyholder-protect
  
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• FG eyes emerging market status after FTSE upgrade

  31-08-2026 03:30 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has set its sights on advancing Nigeria’s capital market to Emerging Market status following confirmation from global index provider FTSE Russell that the nation’s market will be officially reclassified to Frontier Market status from Monday, 21 September 2026. The reclassification marks Nigeria’s formal return to the global Frontier Market index nearly threeRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-eyes-emerging-market-status-after-ftse-upgrade/
  
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• Diphtheria: 29 Katsina LGs affected, Kano confirms two deaths

  31-08-2026 03:30 via punchng.com
  
  Katsina and Kano states are intensifying efforts to contain diphtheria outbreaks, with the disease reported in 29 local government areas of Katsina State, while a recent investigation in Kano confirmed two diphtheria-related deaths in Rano Local Government Area. In Katsina, the widening outbreak has prompted the state government to intensify emergency vaccination, surveillance and isolationRead More: https://punchng.com/diphtheria-29-katsina-lgs-affected-kano-confirms-two-deaths/
  
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• Steel imports bleed Nigeria’s economy 

  31-08-2026 03:24 via vanguardngr.com
  ***As import bill exceeds N1trn
  ***Minister puts figure at N5.6trn
  ***Devt represents failed promises
  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefNigeria spent over N1 trillion on steel importation in 2025, according to available data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS.This is despite the abundant raw materials for steel production in the multi-billion-dollar Ajaokuta Steel Complex in Kogi State, left idle for over four decades.The steel industry is widely regarded as the bedrock of industria
  
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• Xenophobia: Tinubu drags South Africa to AU

  31-08-2026 03:21 via vanguardngr.com
  ***Says enough is enough lDemands urgent action to sustain Africa’s solidarity, unity By Johnbosco Agbakwuru in LuandaPRESIDENT Bola Tinubu yesterday formally reported the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, warning that the incidents undermined the continent’s solidarity, unity and peaceful coexistence.Specifically, he requested prompt collective action from the continent’s leaders, i
  
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• SUNU Assurances shareholders approve directors, new auditor

  31-08-2026 03:13 via punchng.com
  
  Shareholders of SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc have approved the re-election of Aisha Abubakar as a director and ratified the appointments of three directors at the company’s 39th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos. The shareholders also approved the appointment of TAC Professional Services as the company’s external auditor, replacing the retiring audit firm, SIAO Partners.Read More: https://punchng.com/sunu-assurances-shareholders-approve-directors-new-auditor/
  
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• Health insurance enrolment rises but coverage gap persists

  31-08-2026 03:13 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s health insurance enrolment has risen sharply to over 22m, but the country still faces a significant coverage gap as millions of Nigerians remain exposed to rising out-of-pocket healthcare costs. The National Health Insurance Authority said enrolment had reached 22.03 million by July 2026, representing a 35 per cent year-on-year increase as the government quickensRead More: https://punchng.com/health-insurance-enrolment-rises-but-coverage-gap-persists/
  
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• Fasehun’s OPC backs Tinubu’s re-election bid

  31-08-2026 03:10 via punchng.com
  
  The late Dr Frederick Fasehun-led faction of the O’odua People’s Congress has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office in the 2027 presidential election. The group made the declaration in Lagos on Saturday during the celebration of its 32nd Founders’ Day and the inauguration of a new National Executive Council. Hundreds ofRead More: https://punchng.com/fasehuns-opc-backs-tinubus-re-election-bid/
  
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• Rising revenues must improve citizens’ living standards, say economists

  31-08-2026 02:58 via punchng.com
  
  The rising revenues accruing to state governments must translate into improved living standards for citizens, the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, Muda Yusuf, has said. Yusuf said the increased fiscal resources available to states had created a greater responsibility for governors to deliver tangible improvements in public servicesRead More: https://punchng.com/rising-revenues-must-improve-citizens-living-standards-say-economists/
  
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