Lagos to reduce Internet connectivity cost, lays 2,700km fibre
Police intensify probe of Edo communities clash
Naira appreciates to N1,475/$ in parallel market
ASUU and the gathering storm over unmet demands
The scourge of rising inflation, by Dakuku Peterside
DMO raises N4.9trn for Ways and Means securisation
Vanguard 2024 Economic Discourse holds this Thursday

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Top comedians, musicians to storm Delta for Delta Peace Infotainment Concert
Top Nigerian music stars and comedians including Harrysong, Gordon, I go Dye, Maleke, Victor AD, Ii go save, Frank D Don, Okoloko Papa, MC JJ Jollof, 2things, Dave Ogbeni, Kevin Sapp and other top entertainers are gearing up for the highly anticipated Delta Peace Infotainment Concert.
Bank customers pay N119bn charges for e-banking services
Customers of eight commercial banks paid N119.3 billion as service charges for electronic business (e-biz) transactions in the first quarter of 2024 (Q1’24).
Edo Language Day officials visit UN, Metropolitan Museum
Ahead of the 2024 Edo Language Day Worldwide, the Global Coordinator, Nekpen Obasogie, has mobilized some of the committee members to the United Nations in New York on April 29, 2024 for a briefing session.
FG seeks collaboration of private sector, int’l bodies to drive sports development
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Sports Development, FMSD in its renewed determination to develop sports has called for a fostering partnership between the government, private sector and international bodies for sports development.
My experience at Delyork creative academy was illuminating – Actress, Chinenye Ulaegbu
Nollywood actress, Chinenye Ulaegbu was amongst few actresses who have gone through an intensive training on filmmaking/ directing course in Del-York creative academy, the delectable actress in an interview with our reporter stated that she will always cherish the time she had at the DCA.
Lagos state, partners target 1.4m school children for deworming
Over 1.4 million school-aged children enrolled in private and public schools, as well as those out of school in Lagos State would enjoy a mass school-based deworming campaign from May 20 to 24, 2024.
Customs intercepts N12.7m worth of PMS
The Federal Operations Unit, Zone D of the Nigeria Customs Service said it intercepted 17,580 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, valued at N12.7 million between April 19 and May 19, 2024.
Family physicians push for greener cities to combat deforestation
On this year’s World Family Doctor’s Day, the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, SOFPON, Lagos state chapter, has expressed concern over the continuous clearing of vegetation across communities in Nigeria, lamenting deforestation is stripping away vital natural defences against pollution and contributing to a rise in respiratory problems.
Save Nigeria from starvation, Farmer tells Tinubu
A commercial farmer in Ebonyi state, Senator Emmanuel Onwe has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, itemizing what are needed in addition to the federal government’s declaration of emergency food security, to save Nigerians from possible mass starvation.
We must improve oral health for children, vulnerable populations now — Prof Morenike Ukpong
Nigerian researchers have been charged to utilize their knowledge and expertise as powerful tools for positive social change to advocate for better oral health, particularly among children and other vulnerable populations.
Electricity Crisis: Firm makes case for public, private sector partnership
Schneider Electric has said it intends to bring together private and public sector actors to expand access to energy in sub-Saharan Africa.
FG partners financial bodies to lift 50m Nigerians out of poverty from now till 2027
THE Federal Government is partnering some financial outfits as veritable platforms to release grants and loans to Nigerians interested in digital economy and creative enterprise, as part of moves to lift 50 million Nigerians out of poverty between now and 2027.
Ihedioha’s fantasy and distortion of history
Sweeping generalisation is one of the dangerous assaults on logic. When a premise is abinitio wrong, no conclusion can make the argument right.
UNICEF wants aggressive advocacy, awareness to combat cervical cancer
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for an aggressive advocacy in the vaccination of girls against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in order to battle the risk of cervical cancer.
Fola David attempts to break World Record for largest drawing by an individual
Nigerian doctor cum artist, Dr. Fola David has announced plans to break World record for largest drawing by an individual titled “Unity in Diversity”

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