Paper mills collapse: Nigeria loses ₦674bn annually to foreign producers
NIGERIA may be losing about ₦674 billion annually to foreign paper mills as the domestic primary producers closed shops over the past 26 years.
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Ukraine slams Israel over shipments of grain ‘stolen’ by Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday slammed Israel for allegedly accepting shipments of Ukrainian grain “stolen” by Russia, which occupies swathes of Ukrainian agricultural land.
10:51 am
US says examining latest Iran proposal
The White House said on Monday that it was examining Iran’s latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, two months after a US and Israeli offensive sent shockwaves through the global economy.
10:28 am
Trump not satisfied with Iran’s new peace proposal – Report
US President Donald Trump is not satisfied with Iran’s latest peace proposal, which seeks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. naval blockade of Iran’s ports, US media reported, citing several White House officials.
10:22 am
King Charles to urge Trump to ‘come together’ with Britain
The US leader and First Lady Melania Trump will then host the royals in the Oval Office behind closed doors. In the evening they will return to the White House for a grand state dinner.
09:43 am
Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against Arsenal
Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone have regularly tasted the sting of disappointment, even in what is the club’s golden age.
09:27 am
Akpoti-Uduaghan declares re-election bid, urges PDP unity in Kogi
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has formally declared her intention to seek re-election for a second term, citing wide consultations and sustained support from constituents and family.
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OPay Leads the Conversation on Africa’s Next Financial Frontier at BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026
OPay, a leading financial technology company in Nigeria, took center stage as the Headline Sponsor of the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. The summit, themed “The Next Financial Frontier: Intelligence, Infrastructure & Inclusion in Africa’s Digital Money Economy,” brought together key players across the financial […]
09:24 am
New Housing Minister targets 20m deficit, vows affordable homes push
The newly appointed Minister of Housing, Engr. Muttaqha Darma, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling Nigeria’s estimated 20 million housing deficit through the delivery of affordable homes nationwide.
09:20 am
Iran says US no longer in position to ‘dictate’ policy to other nations
While a ceasefire has halted the fighting between Iran, the US and Israel, talks on bringing a permanent conclusion to the conflict have been inconclusive.
09:13 am
A’Ibom: Police recover explosives in custodial centre
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has recovered explosive materials within the Ikot Ekpene Custodial Centre, its spokesman has said.
Politics
‘Tinubu put me in charge of Abia APC’ – Orji Kalu, Okezie Kalu claim
"The highest ranking political office holders, like the Deputy Speaker takes care of the affairs in Abia state"
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 28, 2026
The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady yet cautious position against the US Dollar as the market opened for trading today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Vanguard Economic Discourse
Stakeholders urge FG to tackle insecurity, boost youth inclusion in Agriculture
The concerns were raised during a panel session at the 9th edition of the Vanguard Economic Discourse held in Lagos on Wednesday.
Metro
Gateman absconds as 67-year-old man is found murdered in Ajah residence
Tragedy has struck in the Ajah area of Lagos State as a 67-year-old man, Chief Augustine Nwalieze, was killed by his gateman under yet-to-be-ascertained circumstances.
Vanguard awards
Tunji-Ojo, Dantata win Vanguard Personality of the Year Award
The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has been named Vanguard Personality of the Year, decisive reform and institutional strengthening.
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Entertainment
Nollywood Actor Solomon Akiyesi dies after brief illness
Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi has died in his sleep after a brief illness, throwing the Nigerian film industry into mourning.
ICYMI
World leaders react to Washington gala shooting; suspect named, detained
World leaders react to Washington gala shooting; suspect named, detained
Business
80% of businesses owned by women lack access to formal credit — FG
•Gender gap in financial inclusion has widened — SEC By Obas Esiedesa The Federal Government has disclosed that over 80 per cent of women-owned businesses in Nigeria operate without access to formal credit, limiting their ability to scale and contribute optimally to economic growth. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, HajiyaImaanSulaiman-Ibrahim, made the disclosure […]
Sports
Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against Arsenal
Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone have regularly tasted the sting of disappointment, even in what is the club's golden age.
Special Report
AMASEIKUMOR 2026: Splendour of culture, dance of the gods in Delta
Splendour, artistic brilliance and spectacular display were the hallmarks of the Amaseikumor festival which was held in the sacred Egbesu Temple
West Africa’s healthcare investment momentum builds as WHX returns to Nigeria
Nigeria’s healthcare sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with forecasts predicting a 7.1% expansion and an anticipated market value of US$161.7 million by 2027. This growth is fuelled by a US$1.2 billion Federal Ministry investment in infrastructure and workforce, major oncology and diagnostic expansions by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, and increased imports under the African Continental Free Trade Area […]
Stealing of catalytic converters: China-made alternatives offer relief
China-made catalytic converters are increasingly providing relief to automobile owners who have lost theirs to fraudulent mechanics and unscrupulous used car dealers
Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report
The 2026 World Happiness Report says people who are more inclined to use social media seem to be less satisfied with their lives.
Technology
PalmPay reports 35 million users, deepens role in Nigeria’s digital finance ecosystem
The digital banking platform, PalmPay, has said it now has over 35 million users, six years after launching operations in Nigeria’s financial services market.
Building on rented land: How Nigeria loses N60bn yearly to foreign domains
Nigeria is quietly losing an estimated N60 billion every year to foreign domain registrations and web hosting services, a steady outflow that highlights a deeper structural weakness in the country’s digital economy.
Resilience gaps in submarine cable systems threaten West Africa’s digital economy, WATRA warns
Executive Secretary, West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly, WATRA, Aliyu Aboki has said that West Africa’s growing digital economy is increasingly exposed to systemic risks due to weak resilience in submarine cable infrastructure and fragmented regional coordination.
Nigeria may not make shishi from two new satellites in 2029 unless
By 2029, Nigeria would have launched two communications satellites into space. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), Jane Egerton-Idehen, one will go up in 2028 and the other in 2029.
Education
FG introduces school textbooks ranking system
This ranking, officials say, will determine the most suitable and highest-quality textbooks for each subject and level of education.
NASU, CONUA, NAPTAN to FG: You can’t scrap ‘irrelevant courses’ in varsities
Abuja—The federal government yesterday stirred the hornet’s nest with a declaration to phase out from the university system courses it deemed irrelevant to the country’s economic future
NASU, CONUA, NAPTAN to FG: You can’t scrap ‘irrelevant courses’ in varsities
The federal government yesterday stirred the hornet’s nest with a declaration to phase out from the university system courses it deemed irrelevant to the country’s economic future, an indication that several social science programmes could be on the chopping block.
‘Where is your cooler of food?’ – Weird demands at postgraduate defences
“I was given the mandate to provide refreshment and drinks. Besides the supervisor, other workers in the department were also taken care of”