“The Governor had repeatedly made it clear at every public event that the peace of the State is paramount to him, and that he would pay any price to secure and sustain peace in the State, as it is only in an atmosphere of peace and security that governance and development can thrive.”
The coalition noted that while some individuals are raising the issue of zoning, the matter has not been formally discussed at its meetings.
“I’m asking Canadians for a strong, positive mandate to deal with President Trump,” Carney said, adding that the Republican “wants to break us, so America can own us. We will not let that happen.”
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says the tax reform bill will eliminate regulatory bottlenecks and boost micro small and medium enterprises’ (MSMEs) growth. Charles Odii, SMEDAN’s director-general (DG), spoke on Friday during a stakeholder engagement on tax reforms organised by the agency in Abuja. The event, themed “Understanding the Tax Reform […]
By Yinka Kolawole, with agency report The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) says it has secured N100 billion through the MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF) to finance affordable housing. MOFI had earlier in December 20, 2024 announced that the N150 billion MREIF series one bond was fully subscribed. With the N100 billion series 2 offering […]
By Peter Egwuatu The volatility in the Nigerian stock market continued last week with market recording a fourth consecutive week downturn following losses recorded by highly capitalised stocks across the sectors. Analysts have emphasised that the volatility experienced last week were compounded by the global economic uncertainties, coupled with the political upheaval in Rivers State […]
A Police Inspector, one Effiong Bassey, ran amok, yesterday, shooting indiscriminately, killing one civilian identified as Mrs. Ijoema Obot and injuring two others in Calabar, Cross River State capital.
The incident Vanguard learned occurred about 6a.m. when the policeman who went to night beat at a Microfinance Bank in Calabar South returned to the Atakpa Divisional Police station and allegedly started behaving strangely.
Nigeria’s manufacturers are counting their losses to the drastic macroeconomic changes being executed by the Federal Government, FG.
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—The Anambra State Police command has secured the release of a Catholic priest, Rev Fr Stephen Echezona, who was abducted in Ichida, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Tochukwu Ikenga said the priest was released unhurt after an encounter with his abductors in Ihiala. […]
CATHOLIC Archbishop of Abuja Emeritus, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has taken a swipe at political leaders in the executive, legislature and judiciary arms of government who misuse power to oppress people, warning them to kn ow that power belongs only to God, to whom they would answerable.
From the East to the West and North to South, rice traders across Nigeria share a common story of struggle.
If the current trend continues, 27 million additional girls could undergo FGM by 2030. This is unacceptable
Under the Petroleum (Amendment) Act No. 23 of 1996, enacted during Etete’s tenure, the President of Nigeria had the power to declare an oil field with about 10,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd) a marginal field
A disturbing trend has emerged, threatening the fabric of society.
Coding is always the buzzword in Nigeria and most developing economies when it comes to tech career or jobs.
To groom local technology talent and drive financial inclusion through homegrown solutions, the fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company, GTCO, HabariPay Limited, hosted its flagship innovation event, Take on Squad Hackathon 2.0.
To nurture innovation in North Western Nigeria, and foster creative solutions to real-world challenges using space technology, the Nigerian Communications Satellite, NIGCOMSAT, Ltd. is set to launch a Regional Space-Tech Hackathon and VSAT Training Programme in Jigawa State.
Google said Tuesday it will acquire cloud security platform Wiz for $32 billion, citing the need for greater cybersecurity capacity as artificial intelligence embeds itself in technology infrastructure.
By Elizabeth Osayande The 73rd Annual Council Meeting of The West African Examinations Council, WAEC concluded with a celebration of academic excellence and the recognition of exceptional students in the sub-region. The meeting, held from March 17 to March 21, 2025, was graced by the presence of Liberia’s President, His Excellency Joseph Nyumah Boakai, who […]
“In most of the advanced nations, primary and secondary school education is free. So, if you now see Nigerians abroad, not minding that fact, and sending their children and wards back home”
By Adesina Wahab Founder of Grande Oakbridge Montessori School, Lekki, Lagos, Mrs Hannah Royeke Obalade, has said education that will be beneficial to the child and the society at large should be one that helps the child unleash his innate talents and potential. Obalade, whose school is celebrating its 20th anniversary, said education must both […]
GPE, hosted by the World Bank, has said 118 million girls are out of school worldwide and that limited education opportunities for girls amounts to about $30 trillion loss
