COVID-19 could push Nigeria into another recession — Attah
By Omeiza Ajayi, Elder Statesman, Obong Victor Attah, is an architect was governor of Akwa Ibom State from 1999 to 2007. In this interview with Vanguard, Attah who had since resigned from politics, and now a leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, expresses concerns that Nigeria could be heading towards another recession due […]
Opera Mini gets major update and fully revamped design with the launch of Opera Mini 50
More than one hundred million people to be upgraded to the new version of the popular mobile browser. Lagos, Nigeria 25th of May, 2020– Opera, one of the world’s major browser developers, today launched Opera Mini 50. In the major upgrade, the popular browser has fully revamped its user interface to allow its users a […]
‘We can get it done here’: Africa’s tech scene tackles coronavirus
Watching from afar as much of the world was brought to its knees by the coronavirus, Africa’s scientists, engineers and innovators have turned to homegrown solutions to prepare for the worst case scenario. By the time the virus hit Africa, where cases have risen relatively slowly, images of overwhelmed hospitals and stories of health workers […]
Eid-el-Fitr: Askia task Muslims to put Nigeria first
By Perez Brisibe MANAGING Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Chief Askia Ogieh, has tasked Muslims to put Nigeria first in all their endeavours. The DESOPADEC boss in his Sallah message to Muslim faithful in the state also described the celebration as a sober one with […]
Sanwo-Olu to virtually inaugurate projects to mark one year in office
In fulfillment of his promises to renew infrastructure in critical sectors, Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is to inaugurate housing, education, and road projects as part of activities to mark one year in the office. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said in a statement on Sunday, that some of the […]
What stands me out as an actor — The Delivery Boy, Jammal Ibrahim
Tall and eloquent Nigerian actor, Jammal Ibrahim has said his uniqueness as an actor is based on his personality. Speaking exclusively with Vanguard, Jammal who also added that every actor is creatively unique in their craft, said: “I don’t agree with the word make-believe. “I think every artiste is unique in their own way and […]
YIAGA, others, decry Buhari’s appointments, neglect of young people in cabinet
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, YIAGA AFRICA, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Global Rights Nigeria, Concerned Nigerians, CN, and Coalition in Defence of Nigerian Democracy and Constitution, CDNDC, have decried appointments made by President Muhammadu Buhari and the apparent neglect of young people in the Federal Executive Council, FEC, as […]
AFAN lauds Gov Ayade over tax exemption for farmers
Urges farmers to reciprocate gesture with high productivity By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Sunday, lauded the Governor of Cross River State, Prof Ben Ayade, overtax exemption of farmers, especially smallholder farmers in the State. The farmers’ association made the commendation through its National President, Arc Kabir Ibrahim, while […]
How I made my first N1m – Edose Sir Ej
Chairman of Sir Ej Group, Edose Enaboifo, popularly known as Sir Ej, has revealed how he made his first million naira, stating that his breakthrough came from a real estate deal.
Is Ahmad Lawan truly committed to rebuilding Nigeria’s Economy
By Mon-Charles Egbo The doctrine of separation of powers is unwittingly defective such that irrespective of the possible good governance implications of legislative outputs, they are of no effects whatsoever, if the executive rightly or wrongly, chooses not to implement them. Although there is a window for the legislature to override the executive when necessary, […]
Delta SWAN pays courtesy visit to new Accountant-General
The Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN), Delta State Chapter, has paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Accountant-General in the state, Mrs. Joy Enwa, FCA. The said visit which was to congratulate Mrs. Enwa over her appointment by the Delta State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, was also an opportunity to seek […]
