Marine litter is becoming a global concern, threatening the gains of the blue economy. The post Overcoming marine litter under Nigeria’s blue economy agenda appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

At least five African countries have repatriated citizens or are working towards repatriation from South Africa. The post Xenophobia: These African countries have repatriated their citizens from South Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

"Strong reforms over the past three years have yielded improved macroeconomic outcomes and built resilience," the IMF said in a statement after its annual review of the Nigerian economy. The post Nigeria’s economic reforms working, but poverty increasing – IMF appeared first on Vanguard News.

Many have picked the Portugal versus Nigeria clash today, in Leiria, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s last chance to remind Portuguese The post Portugal vs Nigeria: Super Eagles plan to spoil Ronaldo’s last home party appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector recorded a sharp decline in foreign capital inflows in quarter one of 2026, despite The post Foreign capital inflows into manufacturing sector drop by 50.7% in Q1 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Manufacturers and industry stakeholders have expressed opposition to the recently proposed Customs and Excise Tariff (Amendment) Bill The post Manufacturers, others oppose proposed changes in sugar tax appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The United States has announced more than $240 million in humanitarian and disaster response assistance to Catholic Relief Services (CRS). The post U.S. pledges $240 million in assistance to catholic relief services appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Fans at the 2026 Access Bank/UNICEF Charity Shield Polo Tournament held in Kaduna at the weekend left the arena in high spirits The post Access Bank, Danmarna, others share spoils at UNICEF Charity Polo tourney appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

In the past couple of days, Nigeria’s news media have been inundated with a story saying that capital importation into Nigeria The post Pros and cons of Nigeria’s $10b surge in capital importation appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

We live in an age of uncertainties. Global uncertainties. National uncertainties. Local uncertainties. The post Uncertainty and the future of the Republic appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigerian clubs Enyimba and Remo Stars are set to receive a share of FIFA’s $355m Club Benefits Programme for releasing players for the 2026 World Cup quali Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-enyimba-remo-to-benefit-from-fifas-355m-windfall/

The Board of Directors of Seplat Energy has appointed Tony Elumelu as the next Chairman of the company. The post Elumelu to take over as Seplat chairman appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

President Tinubu inaugurates the Outer Southern Expressway in Abuja, praising the FCT’s infrastructure drive and commitment to completing projects for econ Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-inaugurates-road-hails-infrastructure-drive-in-fct/

Exporters at Lagos Island, including the Irewolede market, have called on the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment The post Exporters decry local govt’s harassment, seek FG’s intervention appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Governor Mbah warns that substance abuse poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s security, education, and economic development. Learn about collective efforts Read More: https://punchng.com/substance-abuse-threatening-nigerias-security-mbah/

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has convened a two-day validation The post TCN, AfDB advance battery storage plan to stabilise national grid appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Anambra residents are urging Governor Soludo to intervene as soaring house rents, averaging N1.5m annually for two-bedroom flats, create an affordability c Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-residents-seek-soludos-intervention-over-soaring-rent/

Senator Emma Nwaka, an APC chieftain, declares support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and endorses Governor Alex Otti for a second term in Abia St Read More: https://punchng.com/im-backing-tinubu-endorsing-otti-for-second-term/

Hundreds of teenage girls in Apomu Kingdom received free menstrual pads and practical health education on Tuesday as Dr Sekinat Bola -Oyebamiji, wife of APC governorship aspirant and President of Medical Women Association, Osun State Chapter, donated 2000 menstrual pads in a community outreach on menstrual hygiene and girl-child welfare. The teenage girls and young […] The post APC aspirant’s wife gives out 2,000 pads, sensitises girls in Osun appeared first on Vanguard News.

Barely 24 hours after the rescue of 416  residents of Ngoshe community in Borno State, abducted during an invasion by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists three months ago, a fresh wave of relief and emotion has swept across parts of the state ,as another set of captives regained freedom. The post After rescue of 416 captives in Borno, 11 more kidnapped women regain freedom appeared first on Vanguard News.

The House of Representatives, yesterday, summoned Service Chiefs and the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy to appear before it and provide a detailed account of funds released to the military,... The post Reps summon service chiefs, Finance minister over security spending appeared first on Vanguard News.

THE Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; rights activist, Mr Femi Falana, SAN; the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Mr Tony Ojukwu, SAN; a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Abdu Aboki, yesterday, proffered ways of deepening Nigeria’s democracy The post June 12: How to deepen Nigeria’s democracy —Akpabio, Falana, others appeared first on Vanguard News.

he Federal Government yester day mounted robust defence of President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda, declaring that Nigeria is steadily emerging from economic fragility and laying the foundation for long-term prosperity,... The post Nigeria moving in right direction —FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

The House of Representatives has summoned the NSA and ministers to explain defence spending amid rising insecurity and kidnappings across Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-reps-query-defence-spending-summon-nsa-ministers/

By Progress Godfrey  Nigeria recorded a 91 per cent, year-on-year, YoY increase in trade surplus to N7.55 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, Q1’26 from N3.95 trillion in the same period of 2025, Q1’25,  driven by a sharp decline in imports and a modest rise in exports.   The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this yesterday in […] The post Nigeria’s trade surplus rises 91% to  N7.55trn in Q1’26 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Yinka Kolawole  Foreign investment into Nigeria’s production and manufacturing sector declined sharply by 50.7 percent quarter-on-quarter to $152.27 million in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), down from $308.93 million recorded in the preceding quarter (Q4’25), according to the latest Capital Importation Report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report revealed that […] The post Foreign investment in manufacturing slumps 50.7% to $152m in Q1’26 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government and six state governments have urged investors at the ongoing Invest in Lagos 3.0 Summit to channel funds into critical sectors, promising attractive returns and improved business conditions. The summit, themed “Lagos: The Business Gateway to Africa,” featured presentations from representatives of the Presidency and the governors of Lagos, Imo, Abia, Plateau, Taraba […] The post FG, 6 states woo investors at ‘Invest in Lagos 3.0’ Summit appeared first on Vanguard News.

An Ondo State court has remanded a pastor, a chief, and a surveyor over allegations of land grabbing. The Anti-Land Grabbing Task Force intensifies enforce Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-court-remands-pastor-two-others-over-land-grabbing/

Gani Adams and Yoruba One Voice Worldwide call on traditional rulers to unite against rising insecurity in Yorubaland, urging collaborative action and dece Read More: https://punchng.com/gani-adams-mobilises-yoruba-monarchs-against-rising-insecurity/

Inspector General of Police deploys DIGs to geopolitical zones, orders immediate crackdown on unregistered vehicles nationwide to curb crime and enhance se Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-deploys-digs-orders-crackdown-on-unregistered-vehicles/

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele proposes a bill for a single six-year term for presidents and governors to boost governance focus. Learn more about this con Read More: https://punchng.com/bamidele-pushes-six-year-single-term-for-presidents-govs/

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named the winner of the African category at the 2026 Banker Technology Awards, recognised for its innovations in digital payments, e-business, and the use of artificial intelligence to drive seamless cross-border banking across more than 20 African markets. In its assessment of UBA’s winning entry, The Banker noted […] The post UBA wins 2026 ‘Banker Technology’ award for AI innovation, launches upgraded app appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was among political leaders who supported the adoption of rotational presidency in Nigeria following the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. According to the SGF, the annulment of the June 12 election, won by the late Read More: https://punchng.com/june-12-atiku-backed-rotational-presidency-deal-insists-akume/

•Promote healthy consumption without harming businesses — ACCI By Yinka Kolawole & Progress Godfrey Opposition to the proposed increase in excise duties on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) intensified yesterday as the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) warned of severe economic consequences. MAN cautioned that the proposed levy could […] The post SSB tax threatens 33% manufacturing output, 1.5m jobs — MAN appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Adeleke and APC trade blame over political violence in Osun State, leaving three shot and several injured. Investigations are underway. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-violence-adeleke-apc-trade-blame-as-three-shot/

•Says 63% of Nigerians live in poverty By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Federal Government against the proposed $5 billion loan from the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FADB) of the United Arab Emirates, warning that the financing arrangement carries significant risks. Speaking during the Nigeria 2026 Article IV […] The post IMF counsels FG against $5bn UAE loan, seeks higher taxes appeared first on Vanguard News.