SEC raises capital base for market operators, gives 18 months to comply
By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced new minimum capital requirements for operators in Nigeria’s capital market, raising thresholds for stockbrokers, dealers, fund managers, issuing houses, and digital asset companies. In a circular released on Friday, the Commission unveiled a revised capital framework to replace the 2015 structure, giving operators until […]
Gunmen kill two policemen in Enugu, operations vehicle burnt
By Anayo Okoli ENUGU –Two police officers were killed on Wednesday night after yet to be identified gunmen attacked a Police Distress Response Squad (DRS) patrol team along Agbani Road in Enugu metropolis. Enugu State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement signed by Command’s spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe. The officers were said to […]
Three killed in separate attacks by militia herdsmen in Benue LG
By Peter Duru, Makurdi At least three people have been reportedly killed in separate attacks by militia herdsmen across communities in Guma Local Government Area, LGA, leaving residents fearful and raising concerns about escalating violence. It was gathered from local sources that in Iordye village, Nzorov Council Ward, one Terlumum Mpev, was killed while working […]
Homeland Security Director commends Gov Otu for restoring peace in Cross River Central
The Cross River State Homeland Security Agency has applauded Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu for his sustained efforts in promoting peace, security, and stability across the state, with particular emphasis on the Central Senatorial District.
Firm sets ambitious 2026 target at post-budget retreat
By Adesina Wahab Leading transport and logistics company, Pomegranate Nigeria Limited (PNL) has hosted its year 2026 post-budget retreat, team-bonding experience and dinner for staff members in Abeokuta. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PNL, Mr Wole Elusakin, at the team-bonding dinner held at South Kitchen in Abeokuta on Friday, emphasised the company’s people-first philosophy, […]
Military incursion into politics erodes on our values — Akande
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Bisi Akande has said that military incursion into Nigerian politics eroded the national values.
HAAC Energy concludes 5-day training on digitized oilfield operations
HAAC Energy Ltd has successfully concluded a five-day intensive training programme on Digitized Oilfield Operations and Data Analytics, held in Lagos State from January 12 to January 16, 2026.
2027: Nigeria needs a red-eyed opposition, by Ugoji Egbujo
There are no visible electoral reforms. 2027 will be worse than 2023 on every negative scale. Because the ills of 2023 went unpunished, they have been reinforced. The perpetrators will double their efforts. 2023 and its aftermath have bestowed brazen impunity on the immediate political future. The opposition is endangered. The trajectory is predictable. Consequently, Tinubu has […]
The beauty of a sleeping baby, by Muyiwa Adetiba
To me, and to many like me, all babies are beautiful irrespective of the place, or the circumstances of their birth – they could be born in a palace or a hut; in a private hospital or a manger; through rich parents or vagrants; in chilly winter or steaming summer for all I care. These wonders of […]
Budgets: FG spends N38.2bn on Gowon, Obasanjo, IBB, others in 22 years
By the end of this year, the Federal Government would have spent, at least, N38.188 billion on the up-keep of former presidents, vice presidents and their families, over a period of 22 years, Saturday Vanguard’s checks have revealed.
AFRIMA 2026: Stunning red carpet looks that stole the show
Award shows are the ultimate fashion playground. AFRIMA 2026 was more like it, with celebs bringing their A-game in style and glamour to the red carpet, making the night unforgettable
