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1. Eleyele River crossing: Safety can’t be left to luck Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   An opinion on the Eleyele River crossing in Ibadan, a vital N100 route for hundreds of commuters, and why its safety cannot be left to chance. Read More: https://punchng.com/eleyele-river-crossing-safety-cant-be-left-to-luck/

2. Journalists can help ensure peaceful elections – Ex-NIPR scribe Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   A former NIPR secretary, Ahmed Sa’id, has urged journalists to prioritise responsible reporting and fact-checking to ensure peaceful 2027 general elections Read More: https://punchng.com/journalists-can-help-ensure-peaceful-elections-ex-nipr-scribe/

3. Fintech deepens cross-border payment push Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   Fintech company OneDosh is expanding its cross-border payment services after reaching 300,000 users, launching a new app and planning to enter 19 more Afri Read More: https://punchng.com/fintech-deepens-cross-border-payment-push/

4. Nigeria’s exports to China fall by N602bn despite zero tariffs Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   Nigeria’s merchandise exports to China fell by N601.82bn in Q2 2026, despite Beijing granting Nigerian products zero-tariff access from May 1. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-exports-to-china-fall-by-n602bn-despite-zero-tariffs/

5. N639bn unpaid gas debt threatens Nigeria’s electricity supply Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   Nigeria’s electricity supply is under threat due to a N639bn unpaid gas debt, industry stakeholders warn, calling for a sustainable payment mechanism. Read More: https://punchng.com/n639bn-unpaid-gas-debt-threatens-nigerias-electricity-supply/

6. Foundation trains students against cyberbullying, others Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   The Akin Fadeyi Foundation has trained hundreds of secondary school students in Lagos on the dangers of cyberbullying, sextortion, and their legal conseque Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-trains-students-against-cyberbullying-others/

7. ‘Aircraft door detaches mid-flight during crew check’ Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau has revealed that the door of a private jet with registration number T7-SEI and flight identification DWC052, which detached from the aircraft mid-air in… Read More: https://punchng.com/aircraft-door-detaches-mid-flight-during-crew-check/

8. Politicians sell false hopes to win votes – Kukah Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has explained why politicians make unrealistic promises and mislead voters during election campaigns, saying their primary concern is to win… Read More: https://punchng.com/politicians-sell-false-hopes-to-win-votes-kukah/

9. 40% of students’ essays show signs of AI use – Report Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   A report by judges of the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition reveals that an estimated 35-40% of entries showed signs of AI-generated content. Read More: https://punchng.com/40-of-students-essays-show-signs-of-ai-use-report/

10. How fake foreign labels boosted Ogun shoe factory’s sales — Suspects Punch · 13 Nov 2026

    Suspects arrested at a counterfeit shoe factory in Ogun State admit that using fake foreign brand names like Gucci and Nike boosted their sales. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-fake-foreign-labels-boosted-ogun-shoe-factorys-sales-suspects/