Tinubu to address world leaders at UN September 23
The 81st session of the UN General Assembly will open on Sept. 8 while the general debate holds from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28.
Tinubu: Stronger corporate governance key to unlocking capital for African businesses
By Adesina Wahab The Group Chief Executive, Oando Plc; Jubril Adewale Tinubu, has that African businesses must strengthen corporate governance, transparency and institutional structures if they are to attract the long-term capital required to scale globally. Tinubu, who spoke during a discussion organised by the Royal African Society in London on the future of mining, […]
Accesstech urges JAMB Registra to reintroduce computer-based testing for blind
Mr. Opeolu Stephen Akinola, CEO and co-founder of Accesstech Innovation and Research Centre GTE Ltd., today congratulated Professor Segun Aina on his appointment as the new Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). In a statement issued in Lagos, Akinola expressed his enthusiasm that the new JAMB boss belongs to […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 19, 2026
The Nigerian naira remained relatively firm against the United States dollar on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with the currency trading around the N1,350 per dollar level at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while the parallel market maintained a wider spread.
As elections campaign kicks off Our Will puts last touches to mobilisation
By Lawani Mikairu As the Presidential election campaign officially started today, Wednesday 19th August, Our Will, a support group for the election of Hon Kingsley Chinda, the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the coming governorship election in Rivers State, is putting finishing touches to its strategies to mobilize supporters and votes for the […]
Don’t dismiss US 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, BudgIT tells FG
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief BudgIT, a civic-tech organisation promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public finance, has urged the Federal Government not to dismiss the United States Department of State’s 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, which scored Nigeria low for the second consecutive year. The organisation made the call in a statement by its Country […]
US lifts 12-year entry restriction on Nigerian vessels
By Godwin Oritse The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has lifted the Condition of Entry (CoE) imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, ending a 12-year regime of enhanced security requirements on ships calling at Nigerian ports. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development, describing it as […]
Why Tinubu must withhold assent to tobacco ammendment bill – Rights groups
The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), the Initiative for Community Development and Advancement of Social Orientation (ICODASO) and the Cedars Refuge Foundation have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to refuse assent to the National Tobacco Control Act (Amendment) Bill 2025. The groups said that the amendments proposed by the promoters of the Bill, if passed into law, […]
Beyond the final whistle: Africa’s position in global sports hospitality strengthened by Integral
The just concluded FIFA World Cup marked another important chapter in the growth of sports hospitality across Africa, providing people with opportunities to experience the world’s biggest sporting event through premium and professionally managed hospitality services. At the centre of this experience was Integral, the exclusive sales Agent of On Location in Nigeria for the […]
Teaching Yoruba, History vital for national cohesion, cultural preservation — Adams, Ogun tourism commissioner
By Henry Obetta The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has called for the strengthening of Yoruba language studies in universities across the South-West and the reintroduction of History as a core subject in Nigerian schools. Adams made the call yesterday at the 2026 Kakanfo Festival in Ifo, Ogun State, stressing that teaching […]
NOUN activates nationwide health insurance for students, names four new HMOs
The National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, has stepped up efforts to improve students’ welfare with the nationwide activation of the Tertiary Institutions Social Health Insurance Programme, TISHIP, giving thousands of students across the country access to organised health insurance coverage.
24 killed, many injured in fresh Plateau attack
JOS—No fewer than 24 persons have been killed and several others injured following gunmen attack on Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Junaidu emerges CVSN Provost, pledges reforms in veterinary sector
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Professor Abdulkadir Usman Junaidu of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has emerged as the new Provost of the College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria (CVSN), pledging to reposition the institution and strengthen specialist veterinary practice in the country. Junaidu, a Professor of Veterinary Public Health, emerged from an election conducted […]
NSCDC, Sokoto Govt strengthen security partnership, Ajayi says
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining its frontline role in protecting lives, critical national assets and communities in Sokoto State, even as the state government continues to provide operational support to security agencies. The NSCDC State Commandant, Mr A.A. Ajayi, stated […]
IBB, IGP, Ike Nwachukwu, Osoba, Obaigbena, others for ‘Vanguard at 40’ book launch
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, retd, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, ex-Minister of External Affairs, General Ike Nwachukwu, retd., and former Ogun State governor, Chief Segun Osoba and Publisher of ThisDay/Arise Media, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, are among the eminent Nigerians expected at the 40th anniversary book launch and reunion of Vanguard Newspapers. The […]
Suspected B-Haram terrorists kill police inspector, seven others in Adamawa
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Monday night attacked Gaya community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing a police inspector and seven civilians. Chairman of Hong council, Aliyu Sa’ad, confirmed the attack, yesterday. Sa’ad said the attackers invaded the community at night, set two houses ablaze and killed eight people. He said: “The attackers […]
