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• Jigawa boosts digital education with N283m ICT tablets

  21-08-2026 02:56 via punchng.com
  
  Jigawa State Government approves N283.2m for 1,500 Android tablets to strengthen digital education data collection and management in schools.Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-boosts-digital-education-with-n283m-ict-tablets/
  
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• NNPC raises the alarm over widening energy skills gap

  21-08-2026 03:53 via punchng.com
  
  NNPC warns Nigeria risks losing its energy future due to a widening energy skills gap. Discover how the country plans to reskill its workforce.Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-raises-the-alarm-over-widening-energy-skills-gap/
  
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• GTCO secures NGX extension for H1 2026 results

  21-08-2026 03:53 via punchng.com
  
  GTCO gets NGX extension to publish its H1 2026 results by September 30. Learn why the financial holding company delayed its half-year statements.Read More: https://punchng.com/gtco-secures-ngx-extension-for-h1-2026-results/
  
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• W’Bank targets 32 million Nigerians with electricity by 2032

  21-08-2026 03:53 via punchng.com
  
  The World Bank’s new framework aims to connect 32 million Nigerians to electricity and 58 million to broadband internet by 2032, boosting private sector grRead More: https://punchng.com/wbank-targets-32-million-nigerians-with-electricity-by-2032/
  
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• Terror victims deserve care

  21-08-2026 03:53 via punchng.com
  
  On International Day for Victims of Terrorism, Nigeria’s Punch newspaper highlights the critical need for care, healing, and support for terrorism victims.Read More: https://punchng.com/terror-victims-deserve-care/
  
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• No food security without real security

  21-08-2026 03:53 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s food security is threatened by widespread insecurity. Learn how reclaiming farming communities and boosting agricultural production are crucial fRead More: https://punchng.com/no-food-security-without-real-security/
  
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• Nearly 400 Lagos residents get free health screening, treatment

  21-08-2026 03:53 via punchng.com
  
  Nearly 400 Lagos residents received free health screening, treatment, and health insurance enrollment during a medical outreach. Learn more about this LagoRead More: https://punchng.com/nearly-400-lagos-residents-get-free-health-screening-treatment/
  
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• Gombe girl wins Qur’anic competition in Saudi Arabia

  21-08-2026 03:53 via punchng.com
  
  A Gombe girl, Maryam Ibrahim Dan’azumi, made history by winning the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in Saudi Arabia.Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-girl-wins-quranic-competition-in-saudi-arabia/
  
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• Catholic priest urges youths to shun peer pressure

  21-08-2026 03:53 via punchng.com
  
  A Catholic priest advises Nigerian youths to shun peer pressure and make responsible decisions for their future after secondary school. Learn more.Read More: https://punchng.com/catholic-priest-urges-youths-to-shun-peer-pressure/
  
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• Missing ’96 AFCON, CAF ban cost Eagles trophies – Okocha

  21-08-2026 03:28 via punchng.com
  
  Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha reflects on his career, discrimination, and how the 1996 AFCON ban impacted Nigeria’s trophy chances.Read More: https://punchng.com/missing-96-afcon-caf-ban-cost-eagles-trophies-okocha/
  
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• UBA approves H1 2026 audited accounts, appoints Puri director

  21-08-2026 03:28 via punchng.com
  
  United Bank for Africa (UBA) has approved its H1 2026 audited accounts and appointed Ibrahim Puri as a non-executive director, pending CBN clearance.Read More: https://punchng.com/uba-approves-h1-2026-audited-accounts-appoints-puri-director/
  
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• Three rescued as thugs attack Bauchi community

  21-08-2026 03:28 via punchng.com
  
  Three residents were rescued after thugs attacked a Bauchi community. Police arrested suspects and recovered weapons, vowing to curb thuggery in the state.Read More: https://punchng.com/three-rescued-as-thugs-attack-bauchi-community/
  
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• Shagari urges transparency in Sokoto subsidised grain sales

  21-08-2026 03:28 via punchng.com
  
  Mukhtar Shagari commends Sokoto’s subsidised grain sales but urges transparency and accountability to ensure commodities reach vulnerable residents.Read More: https://punchng.com/shagari-urges-transparency-in-sokoto-subsidised-grain-sales/
  
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• Prestige Assurance accepts director’s resignation

  21-08-2026 03:28 via punchng.com
  
  Prestige Assurance Plc announces the formal acceptance of Girija Subramanian’s resignation as a non-executive director, effective July 31, 2026.Read More: https://punchng.com/prestige-assurance-accepts-directors-resignation/
  
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• Oil output surges as losses via pipelines fall

  21-08-2026 03:28 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s oil production is on the rise, driven by reduced pipeline losses and improved security. Discover how this surge in Nigeria oil production impactsRead More: https://punchng.com/oil-output-surges-as-losses-via-pipelines-fall/
  
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• FG launches Kwara agro-forestry campaign for expansion

  21-08-2026 03:28 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has launched a Youth Agroforestry and Climate Action Campaign in Kwara State, aiming to plant 56,000 economic trees and engage overRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-launches-kwara-agro-forestry-campaign-for-expansion/
  
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• CBN pushes wider adoption of digital payment channels

  21-08-2026 03:28 via punchng.com
  
  The Central Bank of Nigeria advocates for wider adoption of digital payment channels to boost financial inclusion and economic growth. Learn about CBN’s reRead More: https://punchng.com/cbn-pushes-wider-adoption-of-digital-payment-channels/
  
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• Lagos moves to turn transport data into carbon finance

  21-08-2026 03:13 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos is developing a framework to measure transport emissions, aiming to quantify climate benefits and access carbon finance opportunities. Learn more aboRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-moves-to-turn-transport-data-into-carbon-finance/
  
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• Adamawa commissioner defends ex-zoo site conversion to park

  21-08-2026 03:13 via punchng.com
  
  Adamawa Commissioner defends the conversion of the former zoo site into an amusement park, stating the zoo ceased operations over 20 years ago. Disregard mRead More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-commissioner-defends-ex-zoo-site-conversion-to-park/
  
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• Nigeria’s energy inflation drops to 4.37% in July

  21-08-2026 03:13 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s energy inflation fell to 4.37% in July, the lowest in four months. Discover what this moderation means for consumers and businesses.Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-energy-inflation-drops-to-4-37-in-july/
  
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• LASG targets 3.5GW power supply, seeks private investment

  21-08-2026 03:13 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State aims for 3.5GW power supply, seeking private investment to tackle persistent shortages and create a commercially viable electricity market.Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-targets-3-5gw-power-supply-seeks-private-investment/
  
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• Impending flood: NSEMA warns FG over distressed Kaduna dam

  21-08-2026 03:13 via punchng.com
  
  The Niger State Emergency Management Agency has alerted the Federal Government to the noticeable structural distress and cracks observed at Kangimi dam in Kaduna State. The Director General of NSEMA Abdullahi Baba-Arah made this known in a statement made available to Arewa PUNCH wherein he said the defective dam could result in serious flooding inRead More: https://punchng.com/impending-flood-nsema-warns-fg-over-distressed-kaduna-dam/
  
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• Idris approves creation of eight new village headships

  21-08-2026 03:13 via punchng.com
  
  Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has approved the creation of eight new village headships in Koko/Besse LGA, strengthening traditional institutions.Read More: https://punchng.com/idris-approves-creation-of-eight-new-village-headships/
  
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• Geregu Power pays 8th coupon on N40.1bn bond

  21-08-2026 03:13 via punchng.com
  
  Geregu Power Plc has paid the eighth coupon and part of the principal on its N40.1bn Series 1 Fixed Rate Bond, resolving a recent credit default.Read More: https://punchng.com/geregu-power-pays-8th-coupon-on-n40-1bn-bond/
  
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• FUTO, ABU to represent Nigeria at Enactus World Cup

  21-08-2026 03:13 via punchng.com
  
  FUTO and ABU will represent Nigeria at the Enactus World Cup in Brazil, showcasing innovations in agriculture, construction, and energy. Discover their winRead More: https://punchng.com/futo-abu-to-represent-nigeria-at-enactus-world-cup/
  
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• FG unveils Borno fertility centre

  21-08-2026 03:13 via punchng.com
  
  The Federal Government has unveiled a world-class fertility centre in Borno, equipped with advanced medical technology to provide essential healthcare servRead More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-borno-fertility-centre/
  
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• Elumelu’s Seplat investment doubles to over $1bn

  21-08-2026 03:13 via punchng.com
  
  Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Holdings investment in Seplat Energy has doubled to over $1 billion. Discover how Seplat’s share price surge led to this significant gRead More: https://punchng.com/elumelus-seplat-investment-doubles-to-over-1bn/
  
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• CAN chair urges Niger warring tribes to end killings

  21-08-2026 03:13 via punchng.com
  
  CAN Chairman Bishop Bulus Yohanna appeals to warring tribes in Niger State to end killings and destruction, urging peace and cooperation with security agenRead More: https://punchng.com/can-chair-urges-niger-warring-tribes-to-end-killings/
  
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• Antibiotics hinder local egg powder production – Lagos farmers

  21-08-2026 03:13 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos poultry farmers reveal antibiotics use in birds hinders local egg powder production, leading to rejection by major food companies. Discover the challRead More: https://punchng.com/antibiotics-hinder-local-egg-powder-production-lagos-farmers/
  
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• REA to launch renewable asset management company

  21-08-2026 02:56 via punchng.com
  
  The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is set to launch RAMCO on August 26, 2026, to boost long-term investment and sustainability in Nigeria’s renewable eRead More: https://punchng.com/rea-to-launch-renewable-asset-management-company/
  
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