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Lagos targets 2,000MW power boost by March 2027, engages 22 investors
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By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has announced plans to add 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity to its power supply by March 2027, as part of ongoing regulatory reforms and private-sector partnerships aimed at ending chronic power shortages. Speaking at the Lagos Energy Summit 2026…
The Football Association has suspended referee observer Brian Curson for nine weeks and fined him £200 after finding him guilty of discriminatory remarks. Read More: https://punchng.com/fa-suspends-referee-observer-nine-weeks-over-discriminatory-remarks/
Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement has rejected President Yoweri Museveni’s plan for his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to be his successor. Read More: https://punchng.com/uganda-ruling-party-rejects-plan-for-son-to-succeed-president/
Nigeria has secured a $3m investment for a climate-smart greenhouse farming project in Kano State at the ongoing COP31 climate summit in Türkiye. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-secures-3m-investment-in-climate-smart-agriculture-at-cop31/
MTN Nigeria has sensitised traders in Port Harcourt on how to manage data usage, citing background apps and high-quality videos for rapid depletion. Read More: https://punchng.com/mtn-sensitises-rivers-traders-on-managing-data-usage/
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his son, Seyi Tinubu, on his turbaning as the Dan Zaki Gwandu by the Emir of Gwandu in Kebbi State. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-son-seyi-after-his-turbaning-as-dan-zaki-gwandu/
The Kaduna State Police Command has dismissed reports of a religious clash in Unguwan Yero, stating it was a confrontation between youths that left some in Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-clash-police-dismiss-religious-claims-deploy-operatives/
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says he is optimistic winger Lamine Yamal will recover from a knee injury in time to face England in the Nations League. Read More: https://punchng.com/spain-coach-optimistic-over-yamals-fitness-ahead-of-england-clash/
Two key characters created for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power die fairly early on in Season 3, with the show now building towards its endgame.