By Godwin Oritse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) Bill 2026, paving the way for the establishment of a dedicated economic regulator for Nigeria’s port sector. The development was disclosed by the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr Pius Akutah, in […] The post Tinubu assents Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has called for stronger national capacity to monitor seismic activities and manage geological hazards following the recent earth tremor recorded in parts of Abuja. The agency made the call while assuring residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, that the tremor recorded on August 4 had completely subsided and […]

The Chairman of the Sokoto State Football Association, Mohammed Nasir Saidu, has backed calls for greater transparency and inclusiveness in Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) elections but rejected the proposal to halt the 2026 polls, warning that direct government intervention could expose Nigerian football to FIFA sanctions. Saidu was reacting to former Green Eagles captain and […]

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have missed their second opportunity to secure a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the inter-confederation playoff in Casablanca on Thursday night. The defeat means Nigeria will miss the Women’s World Cup for the first time since the tournament began, ending […]

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has led a consortium of investors in a $2.5 billion private placement by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP), marking a major fresh capital injection into Nigeria’s biggest integrated refining and petrochemical project. The transaction, which represents DPRP’s first equity capital raise involving new investors outside its legacy ownership […]

The film adds to Akindele’s work as an actress, filmmaker and producer, following her involvement in several Nigerian hit film and television productions.

Barbara declined to reveal several details of the incident, describing them as too painful, graphic and overwhelming to discuss publicly.

“Upon receiving the complaint, the Ikara Police Division promptly mobilised officers, in collaboration with members of the local vigilante service, to raid the location,” he said.

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has confirmed seven additional insurance companies as compliant with the minimum capital requirements under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. The latest confirmation brings the total number of compliant operators to 48 insurance companies and two reinsurance companies, effectively marking the successful conclusion of the industry’s recapitalisation exercise. […]