t 74, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stands as a defining figure in Nigeria’s contemporary history. His presidency is increasingly framed

By Chioma Obinna The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, has called on the Federal Government to significantly increase funding for tobacco control, warning that inadequate budgetary allocation is undermining efforts to combat the growing public health risks posed by tobacco and emerging nicotine products. In a press statement made available to Vanguard, the […]

By Ephraim Oseji AI-powered fintech, Nearpays, has warned that fraud and device tampering remain a threat to merchants who rely on card transactions. The fintech organisation said cases of terminal hijacking, card skimming, and device switching continue to affect revenue and trust. Nearpays, however, said it is addressing this risk by adding AI-driven “Smart Firewalls” […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has commended the Federal Government for taking decisive steps to strengthen governance and accountability in the nation’s pension industry, describing the recent inauguration of the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission, PenCom, as a major milestone. In a statement  by its Director-General, Mr. Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, the Association […]

By Favour Ulebor The Federation of Informal Workers Organizations of Nigeria, FIWON, has raised concern over the lack of pension coverage for millions of Nigerians working outside formal employment, noting that they constitute about 93 per cent of the country’s active workforce. Speaking during a rally in Abuja, FIWON General Secretary, Gbenga Komolafe, said the absence of […]

In an era where Africa’s future depends heavily on the quality of its leadership and human capital, a new generation of thought leaders is stepping forward to reshape the narrative.

By Esther Onyegbula The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Pharm. Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim, has commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State for what he described as a remarkable transformation in healthcare delivery and infrastructure across the state, pledging the Society’s full support for the administration’s initiatives. Speaking on arrival in Yola for […]

The Okpe Union has inaugurated a new board of trustees (BoT).The event was held on Sunday at the Okpe Union headquarters in Lagos, the nation’s commercial capital. Top Okpe leaders, including the President General of Okpe Union, Prof Igho Natufe, attended the inauguration. Natufe in a statement siad, “We are gathered here today, at the […]

By BABATUNDE OGUNDARE The story of reform is often written not in comfort, but in the courage to question, to investigate, and to rebuild. The recent stakeholders’ engagement on the final report of the Independent Investigative Panel on alleged corruption, abuse of power, torture, and other inhumane practices within the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, stands as one […]

By NICK DAZANG Conflict is inevitable. It defines the affairs of humanity. Sometimes such conflicts are resolved through diplomacy. At other times when diplomacy fails, war takes over. This explains why the Prussian General, and author of ON WAR, Carl von Clausewitz, had said that: “War is continuation of policy(diplomacy)with other means.” But Tsun Tzu, the Chinese […]

Fast-rising Afrobeats act Adetola Akinjoko, popularly known as TB2, is celebrating the global rise of Afrobeats while calling for fairer financial rewards for Nigerian artists, as he unveils fresh projections for his career with the release of his latest single Lifestyle and a forthcoming EP in 2026. The Ondo State-born singer, who has been steadily […]

By ARIZE NWOBU The financial system is one of the major ‘engines’ which drives the economy towards achieving its growth potential. It is broadly segmented into the capital market and money market which consists of financial institutions, financial markets and products, operators and regulatory agencies.  The capital market segment of the financial system mobilises long-term funds […]

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour, and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang, has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 74th birthday, describing him as an enigmatic leader, a trusted democrat, and a rare gift to humanity. In a statement, Senator Plang praised President Tinubu’s lifelong dedication to […]

By Nnasom David The African Tourism Board (ATB) has reinforced its strategic partnership with South Africa following a high-level diplomatic meeting at the South African High Commission in Abuja. The engagement was led by Ambassador Adefunke Oni, Deputy Secretary General of the ATB, who headed the Board’s delegation as its senior representative. She was accompanied […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Working People United, WoPU, has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his birthday, describing him as a symbol of resilience, courage, and steadfast leadership at a critical time in the nation’s history. The group said the occasion was not only a celebration of the President’s life but […]