UBA exceeds N500bn capital base with successful Rights Issue
By Babajide Komolafe United Bank for Africa, UBA Plc, has exceeded the N500 billion minimum capital requirement for banks with international authorisation, following the successful conclusion of its second Rights Issue, which added N157 billion to the bank’s capital base. Vanguard investigations showed that at the end of the first half of 2025, UBA had […]
PCN inducts 175 foreign-trained pharmacists, emphasises ethics, continuous training
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria ,PCN, on Friday,inducted 175 foreign-trained pharmacists into the Nigerian pharmacy profession, charging them to uphold the highest ethical standards, embrace continuous professional development, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable healthcare delivery in the country. The induction and oath-taking ceremony, which marked the completion of the second cycle […]
Dangote Refinery adopts direct sales to oil marketers buying 250,000 litres
Checks by Vanguard indicated that the new approach allows Dangote to bypass established depot networks and deliver fuel closer to retail outlets.
Jigawa, North Central States accelerate shift to Tax Reforms
Jigawa State has joined other North Central states in fast-tracking the domestication of Nigeria’s new tax reforms, as sub-national governments intensify efforts to boost revenue generation…
Against all odds: Elizabeth Nta’s memoir of survival, success
By Esther Onyegbula A new memoir by Elizabeth Nta has offered a gripping account of childhood trauma, abuse, faith and resilience, chronicling her journey from a life marked by loss and exploitation to academic success and self-discovery. The book, which reads as both a personal testimony and a social commentary, traces Nta’s life from her […]
January 8, 1983: The Day Nigeria Entered the World Cup
How the Flying Eagles of 1983 broke decades of heartbreak and opened FIFA’s doors for Nigerian football. FLYING EAGLES, Class of 1983The Team That Put Nigeria on the FIFA World Map By Paul Lucky Okoku Why We Must Tell Our Own Story January 8 stands as one of the most important dates in Nigerian football […]
