3 h. ago Building Collapse: Authority Makes Testing Of Building Materials Mandatory

The Umuahia Capital Development Authority has made laboratory testing of building materials before use mandatory as part of measures to prevent building collapses in the Abia State capital. General manager of the authority, Kingsley Agomo stated this when new leaders of the Correspondents Chapel, of the state council of Nigeria Union of Journalists visited him […]

Politics

9 h. ago Substandard building materials: FG should give SON more teeth to bite —Dr. Aladeloba

Dr Adesina Aladeloba, a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Building, is the Dean, School of Environmental Studies, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos. In this interview with DAYO AYEYEMI, the renowned academic and professional spoke on the embarrassing issues of substandard steel/reinforcement bars and woods in the market, coupled with their implications on humans and […]

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11 h. ago Majeurs Holdings bags SON’s Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certification

Majeurs Holdings Limited, a leading African furniture manufacturer specialising in high-quality furniture and interior design, has bagged the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) Certification from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON). The certification was presented to the company by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) at a ceremony held at the Lagos Office of the […]

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13 h. ago Seven construction workers trapped in Bauchi building collapse

A Bauchi building collapse on Sir Kashim Ibrahim Street trapped seven workers. Emergency services successfully rescued all seven alive from the rubble. Read More: https://punchng.com/seven-construction-workers-trapped-in-bauchi-building-collapse/

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14 h. ago Son of Mexican crime lord ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug case

Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of infamous drug lord ‘El Chapo,’ pleaded guilty in Chicago to narcotics trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise charges Read More: https://punchng.com/son-of-mexican-crime-lord-el-chapo-pleads-guilty-in-us-drug-case/

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14 h. ago Abbas denies role in NASC building contract, says SERAP’s allegation misleading

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas denies involvement in the N18.6bn NASC building contract, calling SERAP’s allegations factually incorrect and misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/abbas-denies-role-in-nasc-building-contract-says-seraps-allegation-misleading/

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19 h. ago SEC Nigeria: Building a sustainable capital market for economic prosperity

The Nigerian capital market has long been recognised as the barometer of the nation’s economic health and a critical engine read more SEC Nigeria: Building a sustainable capital market for economic prosperity

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21 h. ago From Dorm Rooms to Deal Rooms: Inside Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s Push to Build Enugu’s $30B Digital Economy Through the Campus Hackathon

The Enugu Campus Hackathon 2025 is not just a student competition; it is an early-stage track on the digital rails read more From Dorm Rooms to Deal Rooms: Inside Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s Push to Build Enugu’s $30B Digital Economy Through the Campus Hackathon

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22 h. ago VIDEO: I pleaded for my Life, father recounts knife attack by son later diagnosed with Schizophrenia

A father shares his harrowing story of surviving a schizophrenia knife attack by his son, a crisis the family initially mistook for a demonic attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-i-pleaded-for-my-life-father-recounts-knife-attack-by-son-later-diagnosed-with-schizophrenia/

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27 h. ago VIDEO: Four pupils killed, several injured as truck loses control in Kogi

A grieving parent who lost his son accused the government of neglecting Egbolo for years and called for

Events

27 h. ago Philanthropist pledges continued support for education, youth empowerment in Anambra

Obiejesi, who is also the Chairman of Obijackson Group, stated this when he led the celebration of the school’s Benefactors’ Day Celebration, during which three newly completed buildings were equally commissioned.

Politics

33 h. ago Childhood Homelessness Drove Me To Build 100 Free Homes For Widows — Sani

The chief executive officer, Adashe Women Housing and Empowerment Society, Dr Umma Sani, has said her difficult upbringing as an orphan and the repeated trauma of homelessness inspired her lifelong commitment to providing free housing for widows and orphans across the country. She stated this in Rigachikun, Igabi local government area of Kaduna State, during […]

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35 h. ago Lagos school alumni donate educational materials to alma mater

Alumni of a Lagos school donate furniture and educational materials to support current students, marking their 20th anniversary with this impactful gesture Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-school-alumni-donate-educational-materials-to-alma-mater/

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37 h. ago Lagos demands compliance as amnesty permit triggers application surge

Lagos reports a surge in applications for its Amnesty Permit, urging property owners to regularize unapproved buildings and comply with planning standards. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-demands-compliance-as-amnesty-permit-triggers-application-surge/

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38 h. ago GEN Nigeria, others charge indigenous enterprises on new technology

Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN Nigeria), in collaboration with Fidelity Bank Plc and other organisations, has encouraged young entrepreneurs from Nigeria to adopt new technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), in their business operations. He made the call at the Youth Entrepreneurship Dialogue, tagged “Building the future with AI: Technology, Talent, and Transformation Entrepreneurship”, held at the […]

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55 h. ago K1 faces backlash as he uses stage performance to ‘claim’ son after 15 years

There was drama in Lagos on Thursday when Fuji legend K1 De Ultimate finally acknowledged his 15-year-old son with Nollywood actress Bisola Badmus. The emotional scene unfolded during K1’s live performance, when Malik Anifowoshe, aware that his father was the one performing, walked up to the stage to greet him.  At first, K1 did not […]

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58 h. ago Stakeholders Task Govt, Private Sector On Sustainable Credit Reform

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial credit sector are advocating a robust regulatory framework, an ethical lending culture and strengthened collaboration among industry players to build a resilient and inclusive credit economy for the country. The call was made at the Credit Managers Conference and Industry Awards organised by the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) in […]

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58 h. ago Jumia Posts Q3 Results, Unveils Scalable Commerce Model For Africa

Jumia has recorded strong third-quarter results for 2025, signalling a strategic shift from running a conventional online marketplace to building a scalable commerce infrastructure tailored for Africa. The company posted a 25 per cent increase in revenue, reaching $45.6 million, alongside a 21 per cent rise in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) to $197.2 million. Nigeria […]

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59 h. ago At First Lady’s Dinner, Shettima Seeks Deeper Executive, Legislature Ties

Vice President Kashim Shettima has sought deeper collaboration between the executive and legislature, saying the two arms of government must work towards aligning their purpose and unshakable resolve to build a Nigeria that works for all citizens. This, he noted, explains why the relationship between the two arms of government under the administration of President […]

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64 h. ago Niger: ‘Our children are still missing’ — Parents cry out over St Mary students’ abduction

Dimas Joseph Mauhuta, whose son Julius Dimas (JSS 2) was abducted, criticised the government for denying the scale of the incident.

Society