The Jim Ovia Scholarship supports undergraduate students in accredited Nigerian institutions. Learn the eligibility, required documents, and application process.

The recent petroleum industry directive issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stirred a necessary national conversation about reform, transparency and constitutional balance in Nigeria. The order, titled: “Presidential Executive Order to Safeguard Federation Oil and Gas Reserves and Provide Regulatory Clarity, 2026” seeks to tighten remittance procedures for oil revenues, an intervention aimed at […] The post Executive Order and oil industry stability appeared first on Vanguard News.

* As Afreximbank steps up with South Africa’s full membership By KEHINDE OLAOSEBIKAN There has been growing buzz over the past few weeks after Afreximbank cut ties with Fitch Ratings. Rather than relapse into emotions or unhelpful speculations to drive responses, it is both advisable and expedient to first look at the facts on the ground. […] The post Debate on African multilateral ratings presents opportunities appeared first on Vanguard News.

By transfor ming raw harvests into high-value products, agro processing holds the key to higher farmer incomes, job creation, food security, and Nigeria’s long-awaited economic diversification. In a country abundantly…

Traders in Damaturu praise Governor Mai Mala Buni for the new Yobe modern market, highlighting its benefits for security, sanitation, and business growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-traders-hail-buni-over-new-market/

“Terrifying are the weaknesses of power”— African proverb You just knew they would not turn tail and get back to the US empty-handed. All those ships and planes and everything else that can destroy a country’s critical infrastructure and terminate its leadership massed against a country, Iran. Still, Iran negotiated between being beheaded or being disarmed. […] The post The world dislikes the weak, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Vanguard News.

Niger State Governor Bago urges residents to install solar power systems to combat blackouts and frustrations with the national power grid. Read More: https://punchng.com/bago-urges-nigerians-to-ignore-aedc-get-solar-power/

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Learn how to deactivate caller tune on Airtel in Nigeria via SMS and USSD. Follow this step-by-step guide to stop Airtel Hello Tunes charges immediately.

I n a resounding affirmation of corporate prowess, BUA Cement Plc has officially joined the exclusive “Trillion-Naira Sales Club,” posting a groundbreaking N1.17 trillion in revenue for the financial year…

The Nigerian Senate has withdrawn its resolution to remove the CAC Registrar-General, Hussaini Magaji, after he offered an unreserved apology for shunning Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-rescinds-motion-to-sack-cac-registrar-after-apology/

An influential governor in the core northern Nigeria has been told the road to take between the PDP and the APC ahead of the 2027 election as realignment trends.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reaffirms his support for President Tinubu’s reelection, expressing confidence in the PDP’s future despite its current struggles. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-reiterates-tinubu-support-optimistic-of-pdp-comeback/

An Enugu scholar was arrested with the Sarikin Hausawa over an alleged N100m fraud. The 74-year-old’s detention has been called unlawful by rights groups. Read More: https://punchng.com/74-year-old-islamic-scholar-enugu-sarikin-hausawa-arrested-over-n100m-fraud/

Kano police increase security following Shi’ite protests. Authorities monitor the situation closely to prevent unrest after peaceful demonstrations. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-heighten-vigilance-in-kano-over-shiite-protests/

Two pregnant internally displaced women have died in Benue State, Nigeria, due to poverty and inadequate access to healthcare, highlighting a growing crisi Read More: https://punchng.com/two-pregnant-idps-die-in-benue-community/

A 300-level University of Ibadan medical student has died after reportedly ingesting Sniper insecticide. The UI student death was confirmed by UCH. Read More: https://punchng.com/300-level-ui-medical-student-dies-after-ingesting-insecticide/

A recent seismic shift in the global health architecture, ignited by the withdrawal of United States funding from the World Health Organization (WHO), has sent ripples across the international community.…

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Data has shown that improving macroeconomic conditions and financial systems contributes to stabilising the economy, where evidence-based policy frameworks are positioned to safeguard the soundness and resilience of the financial…

The Benue State government has begun resettling Yelewata attack victims using N1.25bn in donations for housing, healthcare, education, and security. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-receives-n1-25bn-begins-resettlement-of-yelewata-attack-victims/

Gombe ends blackout for 52 communities after a decade. Gov. Yahaya launches a solar mini-grid project to restore power and revive local businesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-residents-rejoice-as-gov-yahaya-ends-decade-long-blackout/

Governor Sanwo-Olu confirms Lagos State has cleared all outstanding liabilities for its pensioners, ensuring retirees receive their benefits promptly. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-not-owing-pensioners-sanwo-olu/

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disclosed that the state provided meals to over 1.1 million residents across the state’s eight metropolitan Local Government Areas in the first 10 days of the month of Ramadan through the state’s flagship feeding programme. The milestone was confirmed by the Chairman of the programme and Commissioner of Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-feeds-over-1-1m-residents-during-ramadan/

Who is Alison Krauss married to now? As of writing, the American musician is not married. Explore more about her personal life and career in this article.

A diaspora group rallies support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election, urging Nigerians abroad to leverage their influence and mobilise voters. Read More: https://punchng.com/diaspora-group-rallies-support-for-tinubus-2027-re-election/

Igol-Ukpagada, a community of about 1000 people in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State is fighting a desperate battle - access to clean drinking water. The post Cross River community cries out for clean water appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Nigerian tugboat sinks in stormy waters off the coast of South Africa. Authorities have rescued 12 crew members, with one confirmed dead and five missing Read More: https://punchng.com/12-rescued-one-dead-as-nigerian-tugboat-sinks-off-south-africa/

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed and police mourn the death of BATV cameraman Kabiru Ahmed, who died from injuries sustained in a tragic road accident. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-gov-police-mourn-batv-cameraman/

AN anti-suicide advocacy group, Suicide Is No Solution, yesterday, raised the alarm over Nigeria’s escalating suicide crisis, highlighting that a death occurs every 33 seconds and an estimated 15,000 to 16,000 Nigerians die by suicide annually. The post ‘Nigeria records one suicide every 33 seconds’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

The University of Ibadan (UI) withdraws 226 students for the 2024/2025 session due to a Cumulative Grade Point Average below the required 1.0 minimum. Read More: https://punchng.com/ui-withdraws-226-students-over-poor-cgpa/

The Nigerian government approves a N48bn university engineering upgrade for 12 institutions to enhance practical skills and graduate employability. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-approves-n48bn-engineering-upgrade-for-12-varsities/

Nigeria on Monday recorded a historic breakthrough in cancer care with the launch of the country’s first-ever immunotherapy clinical trial for colorectal cancer designed move to transform treatment outcomes for patients with advanced disease. The post Nigeria launches 1st immunotherapy trial for colorectal cancer appeared first on Vanguard News.

Is it photo shoot or photoshoot? Learn the correct spelling, when to use each version, and the rules behind compound words in formal and informal writing. Read More: https://punchng.com/compounding-between-photo-shoot-and-photoshoot/

The Nigerian Optometric Students Association, NOSA, has taken youth eye health advocacy to the highest levels of government, rallying policymakers, professionals and students in a three-day engagement that culminated in a landmark visual screening for internally displaced persons in Abuja. The post NOSA storms Abuja, demands nationwide school vision screening appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ogun State starts Amotekun recruitment for an additional 1,000 operatives to boost community security. Learn about the application process and requirements Read More: https://punchng.com/abiodun-boosts-security-with-1000-additional-amotekun-recruits/