Several residents were injured following the explosion which also triggered panic in the area. The post ‘Huge Damage,’ Gov Otu Visits Calabar Gas Explosion Scene, Faults Location Of Facility appeared first on Channels Television.

By, Rashid Khalani, CEO, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi Hundreds of thousands of Africans still travel abroad for medical treatment read more Why External Accreditation is key to Strengthening Trust in African Healthcare

As anticipation builds for the Yenagoa City International 10K Race 2026, organisers, Nilayo Sports Management Ltd, have unveiled a significant technological upgrade set to enhance both race integrity and the participant experience: every registered runner will now be equipped with a timing chip. The introduction of chip timing will ensure meticulous tracking of each runner’s […]

TECNO launches the new CAMON 50 series. Discover the 50, Pro, and Ultra 5G models, featuring a 50MP Sony camera, AI tools, and exclusive launch gifts. Read More: https://punchng.com/tecno-launches-camon-50-series-with-flagship-camera-power-ai-productivity-and-exclusive-launch-gifts/

Paying with a card has become routine — we tap, swipe, and move on without thinking. Now that crypto is read more Crypto Debit Cards Vs. Traditional Debit Cards: What’s the Difference?

The federal government is has said it is implementing steps to address persistent gas supply challenges faced by Power Generation Companies (GenCos), which have hampered electricity generation across Nigeria. This assurance was given by the minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, in his Eid-el-Fitr message, where he expressed confidence that these interventions are already producing gradual […]

…as APC urges unity, backs Tinubu’s reforms The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described Nigeria’s ranking as the fourth most read more Nigeria’s 4th global terror ranking confirms Tinubu failure – ADC

The Heartland Hospital Management Corporation (HHMC) in collaboration with key health agencies has put mechanisms in place to deepen and fast-track Governor Hope Uzodimma’s quest for efficient, affordable and world class healthcare in Imo State. The meeting, hosted at HHMC headquarters in Owerri, was attended by leaders from the Imo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency […]

Circularity Africa, a sustainability firm, has scaled up its community-based recycling initiative in Lagos as part of efforts to curb read more Circularity Africa targets marine waste with grassroots recycling push

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Discover the TECNO CAMON 50 Series, a pocket imaging master with a 50MP Sony camera, telephoto zoom, and intelligent AI productivity tools for creators. Read More: https://punchng.com/the-tecno-camon-50-series-launches-as-the-pocket-imaging-master-and-productivity-engine-for-a-new-generation/

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the 33.5km Elele–Umudioga–Egbeda–Ubimini–Ikiri–Omoku dual carriage road is 90 per cent complete. Fubara disclosed this on Wednesday during an inspection of the N80.8 billion The post Fubara says N80.8bn Rivers road project 90% complete, eyes April commissioning appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Residents of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area are witnessing a new phase of infrastructural transformation as key transportation projects begin to reshape mobility and economic activity within the constituency. At the The post Temitope Adewale: Heralding new era of infrastructure development in Ifako-Ijaiye appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of African technology, a new cohort of innovators is moving beyond simple software solutions to address deep-seated systemic challenges. Among them is Pamela Manasseh, a data engineer and entrepreneur whose career has been defined by a consistent focus on using structured data to solve real-world problems in agriculture, healthcare, and […]

TECNO has introduced the TECNO CAMON 50 Series, unveiling CAMON 50, CAMON 50 Pro, and CAMON 50 Ultra 5G as a new class of smartphones engineered to deliver advanced imaging The post TECNO CAMON 50, CAMON 50 Pro, and CAMON 50 Ultra 5G Redefine Camera Power and AI Productivity in One Flagship Series. appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Donald Kumun For years, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) were signed in Benue State with fanfare, photo opportunities, and lofty projections. Yet, beyond the ceremonial handshakes, many of those agreements failed to move from paper to practice. Today, under the current administration, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, […]

Indigenous AI-powered compliance platform offers Nigerian financial institutions a ready-made path to meeting the CBN’s 18-month AML automation deadline Smartcomply, a leading international compliance and cybersecurity technology company with deep The post Our platform already aligns with new CBN baseline standards for automated AML Solutions – Smartcomply appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups Council has endorsed The Renewed Hope Network (TRN) as its strategic “special purpose vehicle” to drive President The post APC support council endorses ‘Renewed Hope Network’ as vehicle for Tinubu’s 2027 campaign appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Women leaders gathered in Lagos on March 13, 2026, for the Business Women in International Trade (BWIT) Connect 2026, a forum focused on unlocking global trade opportunities. The event brought together business leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to explore how women-led businesses and initiatives can expand beyond the local markets. Organised by 234Finance in collaboration […]

A security expert, Mr Mogaji Busayo, has said Nigerians will soon see a remarkable improvement in the security situation, noting that the current inspector-general of police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has demonstrated decisive tactical operational leadership in the fight against crime, particularly during the recent security operations in Kwara State. Busayo, the chief executive officer of […]

From Jide Orintunsin – Abuja The National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed the existing zoning arrangement of the positions of the party’s highest in The post 2026 National Convention: APC ratifies zoning formula for national offices appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigus International Investment Limited and UAE-based Elmirate Investment LLC have signed an agreement to invest up to $200 million in read more Nigus, Elmirate invests $200m in Nigeria’s defence, satellite technology

Discover how Nigeria’s government is strengthening cybersecurity with new policies and laws to protect citizens’ digital rights and online privacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-pledges-to-strengthen-cybersecurity-protect-nigerians-digital-rights/

Fresh details have emerged on how Monday Okpebholo supported the expansion of the Ossiomo Power Plant to extend electricity generation and distribution to Okada and communities in Edo Central Senatorial The post Okpebholo encouraged Ossiomo power plant expansion, provided land for growth — Mayaki appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…as firm expresses interest to partner Abia to revive Afro Beverages Stable power supply in Aba, the Abia State economic read more Stable power creates favourable industrial environment in Aba – Nepal Energies

Digital payment platform, OPay, has launched a new customer protection product, XtraCova, to reimburse users for verified unauthorised transactions. The launch shows OPay’s commitment to operating in line with Nigeria’s The post OPay launches XtraCova to protect customers from unauthorised transactions appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria has launched a major renewable energy initiative worth $750 million to improve electricity across the country. The new program read more Nigeria launches $750m solar programme to mobilise $1.1bn in private investment

The Oyo State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has intensified efforts to end open defecation by flagging off a public toilet facility at Ojoo Market. Speaking during the ceremony The post Oyo flags off public toilet project at Ojoo market to combat open defecation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

West Africa Infrastructure Expo is gearing up for its inaugural edition from April 7 – 9 April, at Landmark Centre in Lagos, bringing together stakeholders involved in planning, financing and delivering infrastructure projects across Nigeria and the wider West African market. The event organised by dmg events, co-located with HVACR Nigeria, comes at a time […]

Nigeria’s apex bank has capped mobile banking transactions at N20,000 in the first 24 hours of activating a banking application on any new device, as part of a sweeping set of security standards designed to curb the rising tide of digital financial fraud. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued the directive in a circular […]

ARCO Worldwide Services Limited, a Nigerian technology company, has signed on as the first local partner for DJI, a global top drone manufacturer, in a strategic alliance set to improve security and surveillance in the oil and gas sector. Under the agreement, ARCO will deploy DJI’s unmanned aerial vehicles for security and surveillance tasks in […]

Reliable electricity has always been central to the economic future of Edo State. From factories and small businesses to government institutions and households, steady power supply determines how efficiently people The post Okpebholo’s 100MW Ologbo Initiative seeks to guarantee reliable energy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Akpabio said the Federal Government has put in place measures to curb insecurity and restore safety across the country. The post FG Working With International Community To Tackle Insecurity – Akpabio appeared first on Channels Television.

A support group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), BTO4PBAT27, has described the security challenges facing Ondo State as a read more Security challenges facing Ondo State call for national concern — APC group

Infrastructure is often described as the backbone of development, but in many parts of Nigeria, it has also been a symbol of abandoned promises and endless timelines. In Delta State, The post Building with purpose: Infrastructure delivery in Delta State redefined appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Security, media, and technology experts have endorsed the establishment of an independent Crisis Communication Hub (CCHub) to strengthen Nigeria’s ability to detect and respond to misinformation, disinformation, and other digital The post Stakeholders endorse crisis communication hub creation to tackle online misinformation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an order permitting the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to access and analyse about 14 sets of electronic The post Court grants ICPC leave to examine electronic devices recovered from El-Rufai’s house appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A day after President Bola Tinubu ordered the rapid nationwide deployment of 100,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle conversion kits, read more Inside Northern states’ CNG transition as Tinubu pushes for swift adoption

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an order permitting the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to access and analyse about 14 sets of electric The post Court grants ICPC permission to get examine electronic devices recovered from El-Rufai’s house appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an order permitting the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to access and analyse about 14 sets of electric The post Court grants ICPC permission to examine electronic devices recovered from El-Rufai’s house appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ahead of the Ekiti 2026 election, the APC is ditching campaign jamborees for a robust grassroots engagement to secure a landslide victory for Governor Oyeb Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-apc-to-ditch-campaign-jamborees-for-grassroots-engagement/

Finding the best Bitcoin pokies sites in Australia in 2026 means looking beyond flashy promos and oversized bonus claims. What matters most to Aussie punters is fast crypto withdrawals, fair The post 11 Best Bitcoin Pokies Sites in Australia for Real Money & Instant Withdrawals (2026) appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

For decades, Nigeria’s research and innovation ecosystem has grappled with a persistent challenge: a vast number of scientific discoveries and technological inventions developed in laboratories never make it to the The post From Research to Market: NASENI’s Expanding Role in Commercialising Local Technologies appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Across the history of industrialisation, transformative economic leaps have rarely been powered by a single industry. They occur when infrastructure, read more Dangote’s Next Industrial Aspiration: Steel, Power and Ports as the Pivot of Africa’s Future

Nigeria is turning to an unconventional strategy to ease its chronic electricity shortages by extracting more power from plants that read more Inside GAMCO, Nigeria’s plan to revive idle power plants into electricity

The Executive Chairman of Egbe–Idimu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, Idris Balogun, has intensified efforts to maintain read more Sanitation Push: Egbe–Idimu LCDA deploys new compactor to tackle waste challenge

The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in its plan to investigate Vice – Chancellors of public universities over alleged corruption and The post FG, ASUU move to probe varsity VCs over alleged misuse of TETFund allocations appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A technology expert, Gunu Usman has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) application (app) called, “BAT-BOT AI” to address the problem of fake news and misinformation that may surround President Bola The post 2027: Tech expert unveils AI app to support Tinubu’s bid, fights fake news misinformation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Kwara State Government on Wednesday handed different industrial cassava flour (Garri) processing machines to the people of Owode Oja in Asa Local Government. The gesture was to scale up their The post AbdulRazaq empowers Kwara community with industrial Garri processing machines appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The question of who will finance Africa’s growing need for data centres and cloud infrastructure will take centre stage at read more Who will finance Africa’s data centres? IFC’s Isiadinso to lead debate