By Efe Onodjae A senior lecturer in the Department of History and International Studies at Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Dapo Thomas, has said that the immigration policies of United States President Donald Trump are increasingly alienating many Americans and portraying the country as drifting away from its democratic ideals. Speaking at a Rotary Club […]

Imo State Government has taken a historic step toward transforming its healthcare system with the signing of a landmark multi-partner agreement to establish a world-class medical facility powered by artificial intelligence and robotic surgery.

Following a recent proposal by the Federal Government of Nigeria to expand the exportation of electricity to neighbouring countries, a familiar national debate may be in the offing. Should Nigeria sell power to neighbouring countries when millions of its citizens live in darkness?  While the policy may appear like an economic opportunity and regional leadership […]

Hundreds of the students of the Ondo State-owned College of Health Technology in Akure, have protested against alleged extortion by the institution management and the poor state of infrastructure within the institution.

By Kingsley Adegboye Standard Chartered Nigeria yesterday announced the appointment of Ayodeji (Deji) Adelagun as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Bank’s operations in Nigeria.The appointment of Ayodeji; who has been with the Bank for over 19 years with over 26 years’ experience in the financial services sector spanning Financial markets, Banking Operations, Securities […]

By Esther Onyegbula A United Kingdom-based Nigerian folk artist, Omolara Seweje, has warned that African folk performances are at risk of extinction in the diaspora due to poor investment, inadequate institutional support and a growing tendency to undervalue the craft. Seweje, popularly known as Olori Seweje, raised the concern in an interview with Vanguard, where […]

By Adesina Wahab In honour of Thyroid Awareness Month, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is shining a spotlight on empowering Africans to have a greater awareness of thyroid disorders, conditions that often go undiagnosed despite their widespread prevalence. Thyroid diseases, particularly hypothyroidism (an under active thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (an […]

By Esther Onyegbula No fewer than 150 residents of Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State were, on Friday, empowered with business tools by the Vice-Chairman of the council, Hon. Abosede Olawunmi Balogun, in a move aimed at boosting self-reliance and supporting small-scale enterprises. The empowerment exercise, which took place in Ado-Odo, saw beneficiaries […]

By Esther Onyegbula The Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, has undergone a major competitive transformation over the past two decades, with data-driven analysis showing that the tournament is now one of the most balanced and unpredictable football competitions globally. A post-tournament review by CRS Predictions, a sports analytics and forecasting firm that tracks performance trends, […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Niger Delta Professionals for Peace and Democracy, NDPPD, a non-partisan platform of professionals committed to democratic governance, peace, and sustainable development in the Niger Delta, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State to restore peace and stability. The group expressed […]

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Niger Delta University (NDU), Bayelsa, on Friday inducted its pioneer graduates into the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB). The ceremony which took place at the university campus, Wilberforce Island had as its theme: “Building the Future; Innovating, Integrating and Inspiring in the Construction […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has responded to concerns raised about the siting of a gold refinery in Lagos. In a statement issued by Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, the Ministry clarified that the refinery in Lagos […]

By Jimoh Babatunde VFS Global has a range of technology-driven travel solutions in place to enhance the visa application experience for Nigerian group travellers. This comes as Nigeria strengthens its position as Africa’s largest economy and a major travel hub, with increasing demand for faster, secure and more convenient visa services, particularly for corporate groups, […]

The new leadership of KAGOTE, the apex socio-cultural organisation of the Ogoni people comprising Khana, Gokana, Tai and Eleme Local Government Areas of Rivers State, has expressed its readiness to reposition the education sector in Ogoniland to ensure access to quality education for all indigenes.

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