…Yakubu retired from the Nigerian Army after 35 years of service, during which he participated in several local and international operations. "His service record includes participation in operations linked to the MASSOB and IPOB crises, peacekeeping assignments in Sierra Leone and Sudan, as well as deployments in Nigeri…

…by assisting returnees to settle back into their communities. "There is no doubt in my heart that these strong Nigerians will fit in soon. "The great spirit of hard work and perseverance for which Nigerians are known will see to the re-emergence of these great men and women," he said. Amb. Catherine Udida, Director of…

…reporting risk losing access to international capital, export markets and strategic partnerships as investors increasingly demand transparency beyond traditional financial statements. Speaking at the 5th Annual Nigeria Employers' Summit organised by the Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association in Abuja on Tuesday, t…

…Africa’s oldest fintech companies, is deepening its push into wealth products through a partnership with blockchain infrastructure startup TBook that will allow users to invest in tokenised real-world assets (RWAs). The partnership will connect Paga’s payment and compliance infrastructure with TBook’s marketplace for t…

Between 2020 and 2024, official figures show a gradual increase in membership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), with more than 80% of new members under the age of 35.

…5G services, eSIM technology, fibre connectivity products and its Home and Office Smart Connect broadband platform. The operator also expanded its financial services business, with Airtel Money’s market share rising from about 2% to 11% over the four years, according to company figures. Data from the Communications Aut…

…into his own hands. For three days, he used his social media platforms to hold all parties accountable. "Residents have endured years of suffering on this road due to neglect by successive administrations," Ovweh said. "They are not prepared to accept any disruption to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's commitment to fix th…

…legal advisers and general counsel in the petroleum industry to serve as strategic partners in promoting investment, rather than becoming obstacles through unnecessary regulatory bottlenecks. According to him, "we will not be judged by the number of regulations we produce or the volume of guidelines we issue. We will b…

…after the completion of the necessary documentation. Under the 30-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement, facilitated by Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, the concessionaire will finance, rehabilitate, expand, operate and manage the airport. However, in a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, ILT rejected…

…flooding and pose serious public health risks. The residents said the situation is particularly severe at Ologede, where refuse allegedly dumped by traders and waste handlers from the Ikole Central Market has obstructed drainage channels and waterways. Prince Oluwole Fagbewesa, on behalf of the community members, told…

…agriculture and ensuring sustainable food systems. According to her, "CGIAR is ready to partner with the Oyo State Government to identify the key challenges and bottlenecks across agricultural value chains and develop science-driven, evidence-based solutions that will attract investment and accelerate agricultural grow…

…National Electoral Commission, INEC, not to recognise the NDC as a political party pending when all legal issues surrounding it are resolved. The NDC has maintained that it remains a legally recognised political party despite the recent judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, assuring its members and supp…

…most markets at the June launch event. If that changes for Nigeria, we will update this article. Full specs The Spark 50 Pro brings a mix of upgrades and trade-offs. Here's a full breakdown of its specs. 1. Display The phone has a 6.78-inch IPS LCD screen with HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. This is a…

Cet article est aussi disponible en français First published June 28, 2026 The first generation of African digital lenders believed it had found banking’s blind spot. Millions of people earned money, ran businesses and moved cash around every day, yet remained invisible to lenders because they lacked collateral, formal…

…as “intimidation” amid tensions with the government. Delly Sesanga, who heads the Envol party and is an ex-minister and former lawmaker, is a leading member of a new coalition against moves to amend the constitution paving the way to allow the president to stay in power. More than two years before the DRC next holds pr…

…life easy in the first game of the day in Houston. “We need to play with our heads and hearts, and be clear about what we want to do. We need to be ready for everything that can happen in a knockout tie,” said Ancelotti, who insisted his players were “confident” but prepared for the prospect of extra time and penalties…

…Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Okoye said the operation was part of efforts to eliminate criminal elements and restore security across the state. According to him, Commissioner of Police Mr Audu Bosso led the operation on Saturday with local vigilance operatives. He said the action followed a di…

…by making payments faster and replacing many physical banking functions with smartphones. Now, they are becoming banks, or at least a particular kind of bank. This year, Nigeria's biggest fintechs have accelerated their push into banking through microfinance bank (MFB) licences as they seek to expand beyond their core…

…that the next evacuation flight bringing Nigerians home from South Africa will depart on Tuesday as efforts continue to ensure the safety of citizens following fears of possible xenophobic attacks. Speaking with Vanguard on Monday, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said an Air Peace…

Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major title, winning the KPMG Women's PGA Championship by two shots over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club.

…or negotiate with terrorists but with how to defeat them. Yet defeating terrorism starts long before the first gunshot. It begins in the home, the classroom and the community. It begins by bringing into the world only the number of children we can nurture, educating those children, equipping them with marketable skills…

…in your mind come with stress, isolation, moral compromise? Write it all down. The ugly parts. The parts that don't make logical sense. The parts you're ashamed of. Because you cannot change what you refuse to see. Now choose the one that feels most true, most like it's been running your life. Rewrite it. If your belie…

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA - The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State, Dr Maurice Vunobolki, has said political godfathers do not decide election outcomes in the state, insisting that Adamawa voters have consistently shown they make up their own minds at the ballot box. With po…

…and yet, the Nigerian passport remains one of the least respected travel documents on earth. Not because Nigerians are unwelcome wherever they go. But because Nigeria, as a government, has repeatedly allowed itself to be the party that gives more than it gets. The subject of visa reciprocity, the principle that two cou…

…In a statement released over the weekend, NIMASA said that the portal was unveiled as part of activities marking the 2026 Day of the Seafarer celebration in Lagos, themed "Carrying the World Trade. Carrying the Risk," underscoring the Agency's commitment to improving service delivery, enhancing maritime safety standard…