For regulators, fintech integration may also solve one of the industry’s oldest headaches: transparency. Real-time transaction monitoring, automated reporting systems The post How Fintech fuels Nigeria’s gaming boom appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works,on Wednesday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with two construction companies, Messrs Hitech Africa Limited and Infiouest International Limited as part of the Renewed Hope Administration’s ongoing legacy road projects across the country. The minister of Works Engr. David Umahi described the occasion as another milestone in […]

Osun State University officially appoints Mrs. Victoria Samson of BOVAS & Company Ltd as its new Chancellor, recognizing her business leadership and philan Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-varsity-presents-appointment-letter-to-new-chancellor/

Congratulatory messages have continued to pour in for Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi after the monarch and his first wife, Olori Mariam Ajibola, welcomed a set of twins. The traditional ruler announced the arrival of the babies in a post shared on his Instagram page, where he expressed gratitude to God for the safe delivery. “God be [...]

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has intensified its campaign against child abuse and harmful traditional practices, warning that violations of children’s rights in communities across Nigeria remain a major threat to the country’s future. At a community sensitisation programme in Pegi Community, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, the executive secretary of the […]

“The President is dedicated to providing the necessary logistics and equipment for this new setup,” he stated.

Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has spoken up on family dynamics and stepping down from being the primary breadwinner in his home.

The faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Bala Gombe has distanced itself from a statement allegedly issued by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the national publicity secretary of the ADC led by Senator David Mark, over claims that more than N800 billion was generated through deductions from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) […]

Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has opened up about how irregular electricity supply in Nigeria shaped her childhood, saying many children across Africa still struggle with limited access to power. The singer, whose real name is Oyinkansola Sarah, spoke during a conversation on equitable energy access at Global Citizen NOW in New York City, where she [...]

A total of 27,000 women petty food vendors are targeted to benefit from the N879,965,000 empowerment grant approved by the Jigawa State Executive Council. The state commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Sagir Musa, revealed this during a briefing to reporters on the outcome of the state executive council meeting. He said the […]

The senior apecial assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Community Engagement (North Central), Dr Abiodun Essiet, has won the Senior Special Assistant of the Year (Public Engagement & Delivery) award at the 100 Most Influential Progressives Award 2026, organised by The Progressives Magazine. The award recognised her contributions to grassroots engagement, peacebuilding, community development, […]

By Yinka Kolawole The Financial Market Dealers Association (FMDA) has projected Nigeria’s headline inflation rate to rise to 16.42 per cent year-on-year in April 2026, reversing months of steady moderation as rising food prices, higher energy costs and worsening global commodity conditions continue to pressure domestic prices. According to the April 2026 Inflation Forecast report released […] The post FMDA forecasts 16.42% April inflation rate amid fuel, food prices surge appeared first on Vanguard News.

A private security firm, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) responsible for the protection of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) and the Eastern Gas Network (EGN) has empowered 3,000 women from 216 communities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Imo and Abia States. The women were given cheques ranging from N250,000 to N1,000,000 through the empowerment scheme, intended to […]

A US passenger from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise is in a precautionary Pitcairn Island quarantine. Learn about the situation on this remote is Read More: https://punchng.com/passenger-from-hantavirus-cruise-quarantines-on-remote-pitcairn-island/

Bauchi State commissioner of police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has expressed concern over the increasing security threats facing schools across the country, noting that educational institutions have become targets of criminal activities such as banditry, kidnapping, violent attacks, cultism, drug abuse, and other acts capable of disrupting academic activities. The commissioner stated that these threats have […]

Reports cited sources alleging Spears screamed and “barked” while walking past another table holding a knife. Entertainment journalist Jeff Sneider described the scene on X as a “WILD experience”, with one diner reportedly fearing for their safety.

By Obas Esiedesa The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has raised concerns over rising illicit financial flows in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, warning that weak regulation, illegal mining and opaque ownership structures are undermining the industry’s contribution to the economy. In a policy brief released on Thursday in Abuja titled, “Stemming the Scourge of Illicit […] The post NEITI raises alarm over illicit financial flows in solid minerals sector appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos State government, in collaboration with development partners and maternal health experts, has doubled down its efforts to tackle maternal mortality through a coordinated healthcare strategy. The new initiative is aimed at improving services for pregnant women and strengthening collaboration across the state’s health system. It brought together permanent secretaries, programme managers, professional associations, and […]

A Nigerian man has been sentenced to 115 months in a U.S. prison for a decade-long romance scam and money laundering scheme that defrauded 23 victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-jailed-115-months-for-700000-romance-scam-in-us/

•Middle East crisis boosts demand, prices •Meet beneficiaries of subsidy regime •Plans expansion plans across Africa •We sell stakes to attract investors •We are not overstretching financially •Civil unrest, policy inconsistency, other risks By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has alleged that some influential fuel importers fought […] The post How mafia fought to frustrate $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery—Aliko Dangote appeared first on Vanguard News.

In the ongoing crackdown on criminal elements, operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed a suspected armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate, arresting one of the ring leaders with firearms and charms. Disclosing this to journalists at Command’s Headquarters at Ikot Akpanabia, Uyo, the State capital, yesterday, the spokesperson of the command, DSP […]

Kogi State government, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has warned traders, motorists and transport operators against actions contributing to traffic congestion around the International Market in Lokoja. The warning was issued on Wednesday during a joint road safety sensitisation led by the senior special assistant to the Governor on Road Safety, […]

The Nigerian naira recorded a mixed performance against the United States dollar on Friday, May 15, 2026, across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as traders monitored forex liquidity and demand pressures. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 15, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

In a state frequently confronted by humanitarian challenges, natural disasters and communal crises, the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has within the last three years of Governor Agbu Kefas‘s administration emerged as one of the leading institutions coordinating emergency response, humanitarian interventions and disaster management across Taraba State. The agency, which is under the […]

He died in his residence in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 92. The post Segun Osoba, renowned Marxist historian and activist, dies at 92 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Amba argued that colleges of education should attract only the most capable students to ensure quality teacher training and improved learning outcomes.

The National Judicial Council, NJC, has forwarded 12 High Court Judges to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as Justices of the Court of Appeal ahead of the litigations that may arise in the 2027 general elections.  The recommendations of the judges to the Presidency for elevation into the intermediary Appellate Court Bench was made […]  NJC sends Omotosho, Nwite, 10 other judges to Tinubu for appointment as Appeal Court Justices

May 15, (THEWILL) — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s drive to reposition Nigeria as a leading investment destination in Africa gained fresh momentum on Thursday as global port and logistics giant APM Terminals announced plans to inject $600 million into the country’s maritime and logistics sector. The investment, which will focus largely on the modernisation of […] The post APM Terminals to Invest $600m in Apapa Port, Logistics Infrastructure as Tinubu Seeks Deeper Global Partnerships appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu has opened up on the reason he fell out with Desmond Elliot, lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The issue between the duo had been discussed in political circles, but it became public after Elliot declared his interest in a fourth […]

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has said it is intensifying efforts to ensure that women in both rural and urban communities actively participate in the 2027 general elections as part of moves to break gender barriers in politics. The chairperson of the association, Hajiya Rashida Yusuf, disclosed this during a one-day capacity-building workshop […]

May 15, (THEWILL) — The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its House of Representatives primary election for the 2027 general elections by one day, shifting the exercise from Friday to Saturday, May 16, 2026, while retaining previously announced dates for all other primaries. In a statement issued on Thursday by its National Publicity […] The post APC Postpones House of Representatives Primaries to Saturday appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

By Mathew Johnson The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over a major seizure of illicit substances valued at N16. 7 billion to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), following a successful joint intelligence-led operation. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the Command, the Customs Area Controller, Tincan Island […] The post Customs hands over illicit substances worth N16.7bn to NDLEA appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian afrobeats singer Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has spoken to youths about staying in the country, fueling the migration agenda.

By Yinka Kolawole, with agency report The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, known as OPEC+, are planning to continue a gradual increase in oil production quotas with a target of fully restoring a 1.65 million barrels-per-day output cut introduced in 2023 by September this year. According to a Bloomberg report yesterday, the alliance […] The post OPEC+ plans oil quota hikes to restore 1.65m bpd cuts appeared first on Vanguard News.

Six aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Kaiama Local Government Area seeking the party’s House of Representatives ticket for the Baruten/Kaiama Federal Constituency in Kwara State have jointly rejected what they described as attempts to impose a candidate on the constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. The aspirants, known as concerned Kaiama […]

By Mariam Eko The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, said it recorded about 276 vandalized infrastructure from 2022 to 2025 nationwide. Speaking at the public sensitization on the ills of vandalism of TCN infrastructure held at Itori, Ewekoro, Local government area, Ogun State, the General Manager, TCN, Lagos region, Engr. Adeshina Adeonipekun noted: “I can recall […] The post ELECTRICITY: TCN records 276 tower vandalism in 3 years appeared first on Vanguard News.