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Dangote resumes naira petrol sales, hikes price by N140

Dangote Refinery resumes naira petrol sales, increasing ex-depot price by N140 per litre. Find out how this impacts fuel prices and supply in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-resumes-naira-petrol-sales-hikes-price-by-n140/

Marketers seek end to petrol importation over rising prices

Independent petroleum marketers urge the Nigerian government to halt petrol importation, citing higher costs than local products and increased price volati Read More…

Nigeria joins Africa’s fastest-growing solar markets – Report

Nigeria is now a leading market for small-scale solar investment in Sub-Saharan Africa, driven by rising electricity prices and unreliable power supply. Di Read More…

Zenith Bank named Africa’s best lender

Zenith Bank Plc secures ‘Africa’s Best Bank’ and ‘Nigeria’s Best Bank’ at the 2026 Euromoney Awards, cementing its leadership in the banking industry. Read More: https://punchng.com/zenith-bank-named-africas-best-lender/

CIBN promotes healthy living among bank professionals

The CIBN Lagos branch organised a fitness walk to promote healthy living and work-life balance among banking professionals. Learn more about the event. Read More: https://punchng.com/cibn-promotes-healthy-living-among-bank-professionals/

Kano bans illicit drug sales, imposes curfew in abuse hotspots

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf bans illicit drug sales and imposes curfews in abuse hotspots to combat drug abuse and enhance public safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-bans-illicit-drug-sales-imposes-curfew-in-abuse-hotspots/

Tegbe seeks stronger police protection for power infrastructure

Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, urges Nigeria Police to intensify efforts against energy thieves and vandals to protect critical power infrastructure nati Read More…

FCMB convenes investors to tackle healthcare financing gaps

FCMB convenes investors and experts at its inaugural Healthcare Summit to address financing gaps and unlock growth opportunities in Nigeria’s healthcare se Read More…

FG distributes 10m fertiliser bags to two million farmers

The Federal Government has distributed 10 million bags of fertiliser to two million Nigerian farmers, boosting food production and supporting smallholder a Read More…

LAWMA evacuates waste along Apapa-Ajegunle corridor

LAWMA intensifies its Deep Clean Lagos initiative, evacuating accumulated waste and clearing black spots along the Apapa-Ajegunle corridor to improve envir Read More: https://punchng.com/lawma-evacuates-waste-along-apapa-ajegunle-corridor/

NDIC commences payment to depositors of 46 failed MFBs

The NDIC has begun paying insured deposits to customers of 46 microfinance banks whose licences were revoked. Learn how to get your NDIC payment. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndic-commences-payment-to-depositors-of-46-failed-mfbs/