. Provides free transport, stadium access for fans Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved free entry for supporters attending Rivers United’s final match of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season against Katsina United. The Matchday 38 encounter is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, […]

By Efe Onodjae The International Maritime Organization, IMO, has adopted the first-ever global regulatory framework for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, MASS, amid growing concerns over global shipping safety and rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. The development was announced during the 111th session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee held in London, where member […]

By Jimoh Babatunde The founder and Chief Executive Officer of NTT Global Destinations, Elizabeth Agboola, has called forsustained dialogue and long-term partnerships to drive and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness within the global tourism ecosystem. She also called for a stronger collaboration among government institutions, diplomatic missions, and private sector players to enhance Nigeria’s participation in international […]

The push for local content development and industrialisation across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas has received a major boost with the unveiling of an ambitious industrial cluster development roadmap. The initiative, spearheaded by the Raw Materials Research and Development Council in partnership with Roseate Forte Nig Ltd and other stakeholders, aims to stimulate manufacturing, deepen […]

By Moses Nosike Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, has reinforced its role in supporting Federal Government revenue collection through its continued participation as a Payment Service Solution Provider (PSSP) on the Revenue Assurance and Optimization Platform (RevOP). The move underscores Interswitch’s ongoing contribution to strengthening public sector payment infrastructure […]

By Uko Etim UYO—The Bony, Opobo/Nkoro, Andoni and Eastern Obolo Host communities Development Trust under the acronym ‘BOPANE’ has announced a training programme for 261 youths drawn from Akwa Ibom and Rivers State The chairman Board of Trustees of the Trust, Mr Sampson Agba, disclosed this during the inauguration of the Trust Skills Acquisition programme […]

By Uko Etim  UYO—A Human Rights Activist, Dr Victor David has faulted the conduct of the 2026 All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries, warning that Nigeria is sliding into “selectocracy” where candidates are imposed by political elites rather than elected through transparent internal democracy. David, also a public affairs analyst, said the pattern observed in the […]

Chigaemezu Nkwocha, whose stage name is ExpensiveVibes had a chat with Vanguard Newspapers following the release of his new single titled “Kilimanjaro”. Here is an excerpt from the interview: I suppose, ExpensiveVibes is your stage name? If so, why did you choose the name? Yes, ExpensiveVibes is my stage name. I chose that name because […]

By Moses Nosike FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, the leading dairy company in Nigeria and makers of Peak, Three Crowns, Coast, Olympic and Nunu milk brands, during its 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on May 19, 2026 reported a strong financial recovery with significant growth across its financial year ended 31 December 2025. The AGM, […]

Gani Adams, on Friday, urged governors and traditional rulers in the South West to tackle the worsening kidnapping and insecurity in the zone