Politics

Financial Times•3/16/2026

‘One Battle After Another’ wins Best Picture at Oscars

Satire on immigration takes home one award after another, including Paul Thomas Anderson’s first directing accolade

‘LightRay!/Distortion’ Partners Delta Govt to Revitalise Reading Culture, Library Services in Nigeria

Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba Delta State has hosted the first-ever World Book Day Festival in a deliberate effort to revive the dwindling reading culture among Nigerian youths, vis-á-vis declining public

This Day Live•3/16/2026

Business Day Nigeria•3/16/2026

Gas-rich Nigeria faces blackouts amid five-year high flaring

Nigeria holds one of the world’s largest untapped gas endowments, yet millions of its citizens continue to grapple with chronic read more Gas-rich Nigeria faces blackouts amid five-year high flaring

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The Tide Newspaper•3/16/2026

NSF Gets Huge Sponsorship Boost

THE 2026 National Sports Festival in Enugu State, tagged Coal City Games, has continued to attract huge support as the South East Development Commission (SEDC), is the latest institution to partner the Games. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Mark Okoye, has pledged the commission’s financial support to the Coal City Games. […]

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D.R. frustrated by blown call, but 'part of the game'

Two hours after a blown ball-strike call ended the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic, players emerged from the team's clubhouse with smiles, music and a message.

Netflix’s ‘Frankenstein’ wins three Oscars, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins two

“Frankenstein” won for Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling, while “KPop Demon Hunters” won for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

TechCrunch•3/16/2026

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Okoye improving, says Udinese coach

Udinese coach Kosta Runjaic praises goalkeeper Maduka Okoye for his improved performances, noting his growth and strong mentality this Serie A season. Read More: https://punchng.com/okoye-improving-says-udinese-coach/

PUNCH•3/16/2026

Cricket: South-East dominates NCF National U-17 tourney

South-East clinches both boys’ and girls’ titles at the NCF National U-17 Championship. Read about the thrilling finals and standout performances. Read More: https://punchng.com/cricket-south-east-dominates-ncf-national-u-17-tourney/

PUNCH•3/16/2026

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Ajayi, Ogazi, Adeshina swoop NCAA titles

Nigerian athletes Kanyinsola Ajayi, Samuel Ogazi, and Temitope Adeshina win NCAA titles, setting new African and collegiate records in track and field. Read More: https://punchng.com/ajayi-ogazi-adeshina-swoop-ncaa-titles/

Foresight in volatility: APAC executives’ early pivot to regional trade provides critical buffer against global shocks

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2026 – Months before the current geopolitical crisis hit global… The post Foresight in volatility: APAC executives’ early pivot to regional trade provides critical buffer against global shocks appeared first on NaijNaira.

NaijNaira•3/16/2026