The United States and Israel pounded Iran yesterday with what the Pentagon and Iranians on the ground said were the most intense airstrikes of the war, despite global markets betting The post Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran despite bets that war will end soon appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria’s commanding presence on the global wealth stage has once again been reaffirmed, with industrial titan, Aliko Dangote, leading a powerful contingent of Nigerian dollar billionaires, including Abdul Samad Rabiu, The post Forbes billionaires list: Dangote leads as Rabiu, Adenuga, Otedola remain on global wealth ranking appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

In this report, BusinessDay Investigations exposes how the Federal School of Statistics (FSS), Ibadan, Oyo State, violated multiple National Board read more The dark millions behind Federal School of Statistics’ unaccredited courses

Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has been appointed to serve as a Sub-National Representative at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association African Executive Committee. A letter in respect of The post Obasa to serve as representative at Commonwealth parliamentary committee appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

No fewer than 5,000 students from Enugu West Senatorial District have received a major educational boost, following the disbursement of N350 million in scholarships and bursaries facilitated by the senator The post Akpabio, Ngwu lift Enugu West constituents with N350m scholarship, empowerment appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo (T.A.T), has performed the groundbreaking for the construction of Morning Star Nursery and Primary School in Aigbaka The post Ejigbo chair performs groundbreaking for primary school in Aigbaka Ward appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigerian aviation workers protest the unfair dismissal of union members, leading to a complete Turkish Airlines shutdown at Lagos’ international airport. Read More: https://punchng.com/aviation-workers-shutdown-turkish-airlines-operations-in-lagos-over-unfair-dismissals/

Victor Osimhen was moved to tears after Galatasaray fans displayed a banner tribute to his late mother on Tuesday night. The large tifo banner was unfurled just before the club’s UEFA Champions League (UCL) round of 16 first-leg encounter against Liverpool at the Turkish champions’ RAMS Park. The banner depicts Osimhen, in a Galatasaray jersey, […] The post Osimhen Weeps As Galatasaray Fans Honour Late Mother With Banner Before UCL Match Agaisnt Liverpool appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Anambra police urge residents to use dialogue over a planned protest regarding the prolonged power outage, estimated billing, and tariff hikes by the EEDC. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-urge-dialogue-as-anambra-residents-plan-protest-over-prolonged-power-outage/

Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior said his team’s “amazing achievement” in winning last year’s Club World Cup by beating Paris Saint-Germain in the final would have no bearing when the sides meet again in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday. The reigning European champions welcome Chelsea to the Parc des Princes for the Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-club-world-cup-victory-irrelevant-says-rosenior-as-chelsea-psg-clash-again/

The move came as fuel prices in Nigeria hit over N1,000 owing to the war between Iran and the United States/Israel. The post Fuel Price Hike: Tinubu Orders Deployment Of 100,000 CNG Conversion Kits Nationwide appeared first on Channels Television.

"I've been sad because I can't cope with the ₦1,500 per litre of diesel," he said in the video. The post ‘I Can’t Cope With ₦1,500 Per Litre Of Diesel’ — Kunle Afolayan appeared first on Channels Television.

As fuel crisis bites harder, President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, ordered the immediate deployment of over 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas read more Tinubu orders deployment of 100,000 CNG conversion kits to cushion fuel crisis

The Abia State Ministry of Education has set CBT dates (March 17-21, 2026) for its teachers’ recruitment. Get details on subjects and required documents. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-teachers-recruitment-ministry-announces-cbt-dates-for-second-batch-candidates/

As fuel crisis bits harder, President Bola Tinubu, Tuesday, ordered the immediate deployment of over 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) read more Tinubu orders deployment of 100,000 CNG conversion kits, to cushion impact of fuel crisis

…begins forest combing, orders 24 hours stop and search in Ilu-Abo, Ogbese, others The Ondo State State Police Command has intensified operational strategies and deployed additional security assets to strengthen The post Police deploy ‘tactical team’ to Ondo communities over rising kidnappings appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy is creating new opportunities for content creators, with travel and lifestyle storytelling emerging as a growing niche within the country’s online creator ecosystem. Industry observers The post Travel creators emerge as new drivers of Nigeria’s online content economy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Abia State partners with the Nigerian Air Force, allocating 100 hectares for a new special forces training centre at the proposed airport site. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-assures-naf-of-additional-land-for-special-forces-training-centre/

…meets Miyetti Allah leaders, blames inter-state migration to insecurity …Our members are not criminals but we are ready to collaborate and root out the marauders – herders Ondo State Governor The post Aiyedatiwa vows to prosecute sponsors of kidnapping, violent crimes in Ondo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Lecturers at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Lagos, have announced plans to withdraw their services starting Wednesday, citing claims that their salaries for January and February 2026 were not The post UNILAG lecturers to withdraw services from Wednesday over alleged “amputated” Jan, Feb salaries appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, have listed the gains of the reforms initiated by the administration of President The post Ministers list gains of Tinubu’s reforms as Nigeria hosts World Public Relations forum appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…orders deployment of 100,000 CNG conversion kits nationwide …pushes rapid expansion of gas, EV charging infrastructure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has moved to cushion the harsh impact of the escalating The post Fuel crisis: Tinubu moves to cushion impact of Middle East war on Nigerian commuters appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Barrister Adeyemo Adeleke, Acting Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vintage Press Limited, publishers of The Nation titles, on Tuesday celebrated his 80th birthday with a thanksgiving event in The post Legal luminary, Adeyemo, celebrates 80th birthday, builds church in hometown appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

..as NNPCL sells PMS at N1,261/l in FCT As the price of crude oil crashed 12.26 per cent to $83.15 per barrel yesterday, Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduced its ex-depot prices The post JUST IN: Dangote crashes petrol price by N100 as crude oil dips by 12.26 percent appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan reveals his businesses spend N11m on diesel every 4-5 weeks due to the fuel hike in Nigeria, describing the cost as unsustainable. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-fuel-hike-kunle-afolayan-cries-out-over-n11m-monthly-fuel-bill-seeks-aid/

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called for a significant enhancement of judicial capacity as Nigeria faces a growing wave of complex competition and consumer protection disputes. The regulator stressed that courts are central to ensuring fair market conduct, safeguarding investor confidence, and protecting consumer welfare. The call came on Tuesday at […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 13 containers of prohibited, expired, and fake pharmaceutical products as well as cannabis sativa (Colorado) and some expired tomato paste worth over N6.381 The post Customs intercepts fake drugs, prohibited goods worth N6.381b in Lagos appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Noheem Adams, has distributed more than 3,000 boxes of food provisions and 1,000 bags of rice to residents of Eti-Osa The post Ramadan: Lagos lawmaker distributes 3,000 food boxes, 1,000 bags of rice to Eti-Osa residents appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Learn key digital platform strategy lessons from news portals and online slots. Discover how to improve engagement, build trust, and monetize effectively. Read More: https://punchng.com/attention-credibility-and-monetization-strategic-lessons-from-national-news-portals-and-online-slot-ecosystems/

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to screen and confirm a tax policy expert, Taiwo Oyedele, as Minister of State for Finance. The request was contained in The post Tinubu urges Senate to confirm Oyedele as minister, Abe as NUPRC chairman, others appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Of the 64.9million litres per day of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) consumed in Nigeria in February 2026, Dangote PHRC, 40.1ml/d was from the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP), representing The post Dangote supplied 61.78% of Nigeria’s petrol consumption in February, says NMDPRA appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Africa’s blockchain and fintech expert, Thembi Portia Shilenge, has received a special recognition award at the SiGMA Africa Awards. Shilenge was honoured at the SiGMA Africa Awards for her contributions The post Thembi Shilenge receives international recognition at SiGMA Africa awards appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nollywood actress Idia Aisen opens up on the Toke Moments show about spending millions on men in past relationships, only to be deceived. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-i-used-to-spend-on-men-actress-idia-aisen-opens-up-about-past-relationships/

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council (FCCPC) is partnering with the National Judicial Institute (NJI) to develop a clear and principled jurisprudence in competition and consumer protection law aimed The post FCCPC, NJI partner to strengthen competition, consumer protection jurisprudence appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigerian and South African armies are enhancing military cooperation to boost regional security, improve training, and counter emerging threats in Afri Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-safrica-armies-strengthen-ties-to-boost-regional-security/

Borussia Dortmund’s Carney Chukwuemeka has switched his international eligibility to Austria from England ahead of the World Cup, FIFA has confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/dortmunds-chukwuemeka-switches-eligibility-to-austria-from-england-before-wcup/

Get our Champions League preview for the round of 16. See how Nigerian stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will fare against English opposition. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-preview-osimhen-lookman-set-for-champions-league-round-of-16-tests/

The Kano State Hisbah Board arrests two teenagers for organizing an immoral birthday party for pimps to be held during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-hisbah-arrests-teenagers-for-planning-pimps-immoral-birthday-party/

The Nigerian power sector experienced a significant financial surge in 2025, as Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) reported a 29 percent read more DisCos revenue surge by 29% to N2.3trn as Nigeria’s metering rate picks up

February marked a strong start to 2026 for African markets, with multiple central banks beginning to cut interest rates after read more Africa Finance in Brief: Energy shocks, bank expansion reshape markets

PSG welcome Chelsea to the Parc des Princes on Wednesday in the first leg of their last-16 tie, as the sides meet for the first time since the English outfit's 3-0 victory in last July's Club World Cup final. The post UCL: PSG Host Chelsea, Arsenal Face Leverkusen On Wednesday (FULL FIXTURES) appeared first on Channels Television.

The Nigerian Army is expanding its aviation programme and exploring opportunities to train its pilots in South Africa as part of efforts to strengthen its operational capabilities and the long-standing The post Army to expand aviation programme, moves to train pilots in South Africa appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Residents and business owners in Effurun and other parts of Uvwie Local Government Areaof Delta State have petitioned the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to investigate the Band A metering The post Delta residents, hoteliers demand probe of BEDC over ‘exorbitant’ billing appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Senate President said the upper chamber serves as a forum for practical solutions rather than merely a stage for debate. The post Legislature Provides Solutions Beyond Social Media, Akpabio Tells Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.

Oil prices have swung wildly over supply disruptions, rocketing 30 per cent on Monday before plunging again on comments from US President Donald Trump that the war may soon end. The post Saudi Aramco CEO: War Could Have ‘Catastrophic Consequences’ On Oil Markets appeared first on Channels Television.

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector continued its steady expansion in early 2026, with total active telephony subscriptions rising to 182.23 million in read more Nigeria’s telephony subscriptions hit 182m as teledensity crosses 84% – NCC

They spoke at a nuclear energy summit, which was briefly interrupted by Greenpeace protesters as the US-Israeli war with Iran entered its second week. The post Mideast War Exposes Europe’s Energy Vulnerability — EU Chief, Macron appeared first on Channels Television.

Free surgical care, palliatives and other health support have been provided to women at Kuje General Hospital by the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) of the Federal Capital Territory The post IWD 2026: FCT health secretariat medical outreach delivers surgery, palliatives for women, others appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Senate President also read another letter from the President seeking confirmation of Mainasara Illo as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Anti-Doping Centre. The post Tinubu Seeks Oyedele’s Confirmation As Minister, Abe As NUPRC Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

President Bola Tinubu requests Senate confirmation for his latest nominations, including Taiwo Oyedele as Minister and Magnus Abe as NUPRC chairman. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-tinubu-seeks-senate-confirmation-of-oyedele-abe-as-minister-nuprc-chairman/