By Cynthia Alo & Efe Onodjae The Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency, NPERA, has warned that corporations found in breach of its port regulations and operational standards will now face fines of up to N20 million, as it moves to enforce stricter compliance and boost efficiency in support of Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy target. The […]
Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has said that one of his regrets in office as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, was delaying the entry of telecommunications companies (telcos) into financial services. Sanusi spoke on Wednesday at the launch of the 2026 Access to Financial Services in Nigeria (A2F) survey […]
•Rejects one-size-fits-all net-zero pathway By Obas Esiedesa, Bangkok Nigeria is targeting a significant expansion of its natural gas production to supply up to 70 per cent of Africa’s gas demand, leveraging its estimated 215 trillion cubic feet (TCF) reserves to address energy poverty across the continent, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said. […]
You saved a pin with a recipe, a makeup tutorial or an idea for the bedroom. Three weeks later you open it and all that’s left on screen is a grey box: the account deleted the video and your board is holding a dead link. It happens all the time, because a board saves the […]
The party also criticised public officials for maintaining what it called extravagant lifestyles from public funds while demanding continued sacrifice from ordinary citizens, arguing that an economic reform “that continuously makes the people poorer is not working.”
By Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo More than five billion people worldwide rely on forests to some extent for their livelihoods, yet its contribution to food security and nutrition remains largely overlooked in national statistics and policy frameworks, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has said. The FAO made this known […]
By Godwin Oritse The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reiterated that developing indigenous capacity in Nigeria’s maritime sector under the Cabotage regime remains a priority of the administration. Mobereola stated this on Tuesday during a tour of Marine Platforms’ African Pioneer Lagos vessel. The African Pioneer […]
•Marketers explain why By Mariam Eko The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), otherwise known as cooking gas, increased by 8.3 percent on a Month-on-Month, MoM, bases to N1,300 per kilogram (kg) as at September 16, 2026 from N1,200 it was sold in the corresponding period of August 2026. Checks by Vanguard confirmed that the […]
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has paid a visit to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Abuja. Atiku disclosed the meeting in a post on his social media platforms on Wednesday, describing the visit by the widow of former President Muhammadu Buhari as “warm and deeply appreciated.” […]
Atiku said the encounter reminded him of the responsibility facing those seeking to lead Nigeria, particularly the need to prioritise the welfare and dignity of citizens.
Pundits argue that Kaduna is small enough to ignore at a casual glance, but big enough to ruin your entire calculation
By Femi Adesina It was the radiance of kings last Saturday at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo as His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, led a battery of traditional rulers from far and near to install a new Balogun (war leader, Captain) for the kingdom. Dr Adesola Adeduntan, FCA, was an […]
…Prosecute sellers of substandard cables — Coleman MD By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Economic hardship, ignorance and dwindling purchasing power are fuelling the growing trade in fake and substandard goods in Nigeria, with consumers increasingly settling for cheaper products without fully understanding the risks involved, stakeholders have said. They said the situation had become particularly troubling as […]
Bishop Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture, used the occasion of the respected cleric’s 81st birthday to examine Nigeria’s electoral system
•ALTON hails gesture, says it’ll enhance digital education in NigeriaBy Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has launched a Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content initiative, offering eligible users up to 100MB of free data daily to access approved educational websites and platforms. Access to digital learning The initiative, launched […]
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi The need for greater cybersecurity awareness resurfaced again, weekend, as the Lagos State Civil Service Commission held its Career Week 2026.The Career Week, themed “Driving Business Process Automation in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) within the Lagos State Public Service,” focused on digital transformation, workplace readiness and the changing nature of work […]
By Prince Osuagwu A new social media platform, Lifteller, has launched in Nigeria, combining social networking with peer-to-peer giving to help Nigerians support people in need with dignity and transparency.Unveiled in Lagos over the weekend, the platform allows users to “Offer a Lift,” “Request a Lift” or “Raise a Lift” for individuals and communities.Support can […]
By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has raised the alarm over the resurgence of call masking in the country’s telecommunications industry, warning that the practice threatens industry revenues, national security and the integrity of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. The telecom regulator described call masking as an act of economic sabotage capable of adversely affecting […]
As primary and secondary schools reopen across the country today parents and guardians are going to contend with paying higher school fees, as most private schools have increased fees by between 30 and 40 per cent, checks by Vanguard have shown.
….Fuel price hike may hamper school run ..School owners rue unpaid bills, high running cost …Parents should not be discouraged – NUT ..Uncertainty over resumption in unity colleges By Adesina Wahab and Dayo Johnson As primary and secondary schools reopen across the country on Monday, parents and guardians are set to contend with higher school […]
Checks showed that parents have to pay more than they did last session, as their children resume for new academic session
The 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies of LASU turned out to be a glorious way to celebrate Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the outgoing VC
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