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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards state they will not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz until the US meets all conditions, including war compensation.
University of Ibadan offers distance learning admission to candidates denied conventional entry. Explore UI ODeL programs and apply by August 15, 2026.
Lagos Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab urges celebrities and the public to stop encouraging street urchins, highlighting how financial support undermines governm
…Says stolen Osun PVCs cannot be used to vote By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their lists of candidates for the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections sched...
As the governorship election in Osun State is set to hold this weekend, farmers under the aegis of All Farmers of Nigeria, AFAN, endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for re-election, describing him as farmer-friendly. The post Osun election: Farmers, butchers endorse Gov Adeleke app...
He said the election presented another opportunity for INEC to prove its independence and ability to conduct credible elections in Nigeria. The post Osun election: NDC chieftain tasks INEC, security agencies on fair, peaceful election appeared first on Vanguard News.
Samuel defeated the incumbent, Marie-France Dufour, at the federation’s elective Annual General Meeting, held at Rugby School Nigeria, Atlantic City, Lagos, on Saturday. The post Nigeria’s Samuel becomes president of Commonwealth Fencing Federation appeared first on Vanguard ...
The residents also condemned what they described as negligence, poor communication and indifference on the part of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) during the blackout. The post Lekki residents decry two-week power outage, urge EKEDC to restore supply appeared fir...
For millions of people around the world, obtaining citizenship in a second country can provide greater security, mobility and long-term opportunities. The post 10 countries where getting citizenship is difficult for Nigerians, others appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Ayo Onikoyi Veteran Nigerian singer Daddy Showkey has expressed disappointment over the prolonged rift between twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye of P-Square, saying the duo destroyed what he described as the biggest music brand Africa ever produced. Speaking during an intervi...
When economists discuss infrastructure, the conversation usually centres on roads, ports, railways, power and other physical assets that support economic read more Magnus Onyibe: Exploring security as economic infrastructure in new book
The NLNG in partnership with The Committee for Relevant Art (CORA) hosted the first elevenpoets longlisted for the 2026 edition read more CORA, NLNG celebrate 11 poets on 2026 longlist at book party
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged “all 19 presidential candidates announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to promptly publish details of their assets and liabilities, those of their spouses and, where applicable, th...
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts (NPCA) has announced the first-ever nominees for the Prize, which read more 11 inaugural nominees set for NLNG’s US$20,000 creative arts prize
Taraba State Commissioner clarifies state debt, stating it’s ₦85.5bn, not ₦1.2tn, based on DMO data. Learn about Taraba’s true fiscal position.
SERAP urges all 2027 presidential candidates, including Tinubu, Atiku, and Obi, to publicly declare their assets and reject vote-buying for transparency.
More than four years after the start of Russia's large-scale offensive against Ukraine, the two warring countries are ramping up long-range strikes, causing a growing number of civilian casualties. The post Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigeria’s listed oil and gas companies have delivered one of the strongest earnings performances in recent years. Combined half-year revenue read more Nigeria’s oil boom is separating value creators from leveraged players
VUKA Group has warned that xenophobia and discrimination could affect Africa’s ability to attract investment, build partnerships, and grow key read more Xenophobia threatens Africa’s investment growth, mining partnerships — VUKA Group
For Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, the protection of Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure should include investments in the welfare read more Tantita: Looking beyond oil assets protection, providing welfare investments, devt projects in host communities
With the regional title and qualification for next year’s Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Ghana at stake, there is little room for sentiment when the two West African heavyweights meet again on Sunday The post WAFU B U-20 Preview: Flying Eagles seek revenge against Burkina Faso i...
Oyebamiji gave the assurance during the Osun Youths Interactive Session held at Adolak Event Centre, Osogbo, where youths from different sectors, including students, professionals, civil society organisations, artisans, community groups and other clusters, engaged him on his vi...
Morocco will face either Nigeria or Cameroon in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after securing a 2-1 victory over South Africa on Saturday night. The post WAFCON 2026: Morocco to face winner of Super Falcons’ clash with Cameroon appeared fir...
…GTCo raises card limit twenty-fold to $20,000 Nigerian banks are loosening limits on foreign transactions for naira debit cards, providing read more Banks ease overseas spending limits as FX crunch fades
Receiving the delegation, Sule said Nasarawa was aware of the challenges Colombia had faced in the past and commended the country for overcoming them. The post Nasarawa Govt to collaborate with Colombia on counterterrorism appeared first on Vanguard News.
Algeria and Morocco have become the first African nations to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil after both secured victories in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals. The post 2 African countries qualify for 2027 FIFA Women’s Wor...
Continued attacks in the strait, which was free to transit before the war, led to the collapse of an April ceasefire. Mediators have since urged both sides to return to the terms of a June memorandum. The post Iran issues demands for reopening of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard...
Afolasade Onifade, a banking and development finance expert, has identified inadequate access to finance as the biggest obstacle to Nigeria’s read more Why financing, not farming, is Nigeria’s real agricultural frontier — Onifade
Nigeria enter the contest as defending champions and the most successful team in the history of the competition, while Cameroon have reached the knockout stage unbeaten. The post WAFCON 2026 PREVIEW: Nigeria’s dominance faces Cameroon test with World Cup ticket at stake appeare...
Twenty-five years ago, owning a mobile phone in Nigeria was still a luxury. Making a call could mean joining a read more 25 years, 92M connections: The infrastructure story behind MTN Nigeria’s rise