The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, Khalil Halilu, has said that Africa’s transformation must be anchored on production, innovation, and industrial capability. The post Why Africa’s transformation must be anchored on production, innovation, industrial capability- Halilu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s Federal Government bans cash tax collections and roadblocks for revenue enforcement, introducing new regulations for a transparent tax system. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-bans-cash-tax-collections-revenue-roadblocks/

Anambra government enforces salary deductions for workers observing the Monday sit-at-home. Civil servants report huge, irregular cuts from February pay. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-cuts-february-pay-for-workers-over-monday-sit-at-home/

Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq reveals six aspirants are eyeing the Kwara gov seat for 2027, dismissing rumors of anointing a successor for an open primary. Read More: https://punchng.com/six-aspirants-eye-kwara-gov-seat-abdulrazaq/

The All Progressives Congress (APC) inaugurates new state and LG executives nationwide following consensus-driven state congresses. See the full list of ne Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-inaugurates-state-lg-excos-after-consensus-polls/

Capitalfield Group has achieved the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, demonstrating its commitment to safeguarding client data and information security. Read More: https://punchng.com/capitalfield-group-bags-iso-certification-for-data-protection/

An investment firm highlights how value-addition and agro-processing can transform the Ondo economy, citing successful factory revivals and job creation. Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-urges-value-addition-to-boost-ondo-economy/

Over 180 communities in Niger State now have 24-hour power thanks to new solar mini-grids, a major step in ending prolonged blackouts. Read More: https://punchng.com/solar-mini-grids-transform-electricity-access-in-niger/

Escalating Israel-Iran tensions lead to massive airline financial losses, with carriers in Nigeria losing over N7.5bn due to grounded flights and airspace Read More: https://punchng.com/israel-vs-iran-tensions-airlines-lose-over-n7-5bn-amid-grounded-flights/

Despite positive financial stats from Tinubu’s economic reforms, labour unions argue the gains are not felt by ordinary Nigerians facing high living costs. Read More: https://punchng.com/gains-of-tinubus-economic-reforms-still-elusive-labour/

Governor Alex Otti has ordered the restoration of electricity to Ukwa East Local Government Area, nearly 20 years after the oil-producing council was plunged into darkness due to vandalism. The post Otti orders restoration of power to Ukwa East after 20-year blackout appeared first on Vanguard News.

Reports indicate there was no prior warning or siren, leaving personnel little time to seek cover. The facility lacked full overhead hardening, raising questions about force protection measures in forward-deployed logistics hubs amid heightened regional threats.

Suspected kidnappers attempting to abduct a Catholic Parish Priest in Aguibeje, Enugu Ezike, have killed two members of the Enugu Neighbourhood Watch Group and seriously injured another. The post Enugu: Two neighbourhood watch members killed, others abducted in failed kidnapping appeared first on Vanguard News.

With the current Nigerian politicians, each week, if not each day, comes with its own drama. After their comprehensive defeat in the Abuja municipal election and the bye-election in Rivers and Kano (and I say this without any sense of triumphalism- I had neither horse in the race nor do I care who won or lost […] The post ‘We must oppose this government’, by Rotimi Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.

Technology expert and Country Head, Zoho Nigeria, Kehinde Ogundare, has stressed that digital trust has become a strategic necessity for small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, across Africa as Artificial Intelligence, AI, adoption deepens. The post Digital trust now central to survival of African SMEs – Expert appeared first on Vanguard News.

Experts explain why foreign financiers avoid Nigerian aviation investment, citing governance concerns, unresolved disputes, and weak investor protections. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-foreign-financiers-are-wary-of-nigerian-aviation-experts/

For years, many people have worried about the rise of Artificial Intelligence, AI, in healthcare. A common fear has been that machines might one day replace doctors. But across Africa, a different story is beginning to take shape. The post AI in healthcare: A partner, not a replacement for doctors appeared first on Vanguard News.

Verve International, a subsidiary of Interswitch Group, has unveiled a next-generation tokenization solution aimed at strengthening transaction security, reducing fraud risks and accelerating digital commerce adoption across Africa. The post Verve’s tokenization solution to boost transaction security, curb fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.

The savage attack that took place in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 could be a sign that Nigerians might be in for a violent campaign and general election season. African Democratic Congress, ADC, leaders, including former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, gathered in the home of one of the party’s national […] The post Gun attack on ADC leaders in Edo appeared first on Vanguard News.

An Imo APC councillor donates over 3,000 school bags, textbooks, and uniforms to pupils and students in his Owerre-Ebeiri ward as part of his empowerment p Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-apc-councillor-donates-educational-materials-to-constituents/

Discover how Nigerian football prospects Feranmi Oduyoye and Tomisin Obayemi earned Player of the Month honours at the UK’s FCV International Football Acad Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-earn-honours-at-uk-based-fcv-academy/

“The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters”—  Antonio Gramsci I recall vividly that I was in New York City when Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were locked in their historic contest for the American presidency in 2016. Within diplomatic circles, media houses, academic institutions, […] The post From the Abnormal to the Post-Normal: The Trumpian New World (Dis)Order, by Usman Sarki appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Imo State Government is taking steps to resolve a tense leadership succession dispute in Umuderim Autonomous Community to restore peace and order. Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-intervenes-in-feud-over-community-leadership-positions/

MOUAU’s first female VC, Prof. Ursula Ngozi-Akanwa, pledges to promote President Tinubu’s agricultural policies and turn the university into a hub for inno Read More: https://punchng.com/well-promote-tinubus-agricultural-policies-mouau-female-vc/

Governor Alex Otti says his administration prioritizes measurable impact over publicity, arguing that residents’ experiences are the true billboards. Read More: https://punchng.com/expressions-on-peoples-faces-tell-our-story-otti/

Diaspora groups unite to endorse President Bola Tinubu’s second term bid for 2027, aiming to mobilize millions of voters for Nigeria’s future. Read More: https://punchng.com/diaspora-groups-endorse-tinubu-for-second-term/

Governor Alex Otti lays the foundation for the first Abia General Hospital in Ukwa East, a project set to transform rural healthcare and save lives. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-begins-construction-of-first-lg-general-hospital/

The Rivers State House of Assembly has invited nine commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara for screening to become members of his cabinet. The post Rivers Assembly invites nine Fubara commissioner nominees for screening appeared first on Vanguard News.

Our elders certainly have a well of wisdom. When they say the young shall grow, they obviously know what they are talking about. That, it is the child whose growing up makes life a continuum and stretches it into eternity. It is the child’s achievement tomorrow that accounts for the future. The young really shall grow. […] The post PIN, ‘Gbenga Sesan and a child’s understanding of pain, by Okoh Aihe appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission has suspended its Jerusalem pilgrimage exercise due to recent developments and a state of emergency in Israel. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncpc-suspends-jerusalem-pilgrimage-after-final-batchs-return/

Learn about the causes of persistent market fires in Nigeria and discover actionable solutions for governments and traders to prevent these costly disaster Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-market-fires/

The All Progressives Congress in Jigawa State elects Ahmad Garba as its new chairman and 35 others in a peaceful, consensus-driven state congress. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-apc-elects-state-chairman-35-other-executives/

  A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, has emerged as the new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State. Babatunde was elected by consensus among delegates, alongside 35 other members of the State Working Committee (SWC), at the party’s congress held at the International Centre for Culture […] The post Hon. Babatunde Emerged New Ondo APC Chairman appeared first on OsunDefender.

By EJIRO OFOYE The transition of leadership at the Nigeria Police Force is never a routine administrative exercise. It is a solemn institutional moment, rich in symbolism, discipline, and continuity. That is why the recent handover by the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, conducted while dressed in a suit rather than police uniform, deserves serious […] The post Former IGP and power of the uniform: A wrong signal at a defining moment appeared first on Vanguard News.

Edo State Police have arrested three Edo kidnap suspects and recovered the corpse of a victim, Edafe Oghenekome, in Ovia South-West Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-kidnap-suspects-recover-victims-corpse-in-edo/

By JUSTICE FALOYE In the interest of cultural harmony and enlightenment, ASHE Foundation deems it necessary to answer questions raised by Ochereome Nnanna’s article, ‘Southern Rulers Council by who, for who? Though Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi responded that the Southern Nigeria Rulers Council is optional, it is necessary to answer some pertinent questions to […] The post Right of Reply – Re: Southern Rulers Council by who, for who?  appeared first on Vanguard News.