The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), a United Nations Peace Volunteers body, has conferred the President of the Merchant Seafarers Association of USA Inc. and Nigeria, Prof. Alfred Oniye, with the Chartered Fellowship Award for Eminent Peace Ambassador. The post IAWPA honours Oniye as global peace advocate for maritime development appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Presidency has decried worsening misinformation in the country, urging the criminalisation of fake news to sanitise the polity.  The post Presidency urges criminalisation of fake news appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Researchers at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) have reported a surge in soil-transmitted helminth infections (commonly known as worms) among children in urban slums, warning of serious health and educational consequences. The post Urban slums face rising child worm infections, says NIMR appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Federal Government has said that the country's dependence on importation of critical health commodities such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices and vaccines is not only inimical to national growth but also antithetical to the overall architecture of the national drug security. The post ‘Local manufacturing of critical health commodities key to drug security’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A former Editor of The Guardian Newspaper, Abraham Ogbodo, has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to explore more result-oriented means to achieve their goals instead of strikes. The post Ogbodo urges ASUU to look beyond strikes appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management of Nigeria (NIPSMN) has conferred academic Fellowships on five members and inducted 206 into the professional graduate membership in procurement and supply management. In his address at the 2025 group A induction ceremony of new members, which was held at Lagos Airport Hotel, Prof. Mohammed Aliyu, the […]

Former Delta Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa never said that he regretted being a Vice Presidential candidate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections. The post Okowa never regretted being on joint ticket with Atiku – Aide appeared first on Vanguard News.

HASAL Microfinance Bank Limited, in partnership with AFOS Foundation and CarbonConnect Global, formally launched the Biochar Initiative at the prestigious United Nations House in Abuja. The post HASAL MFB partners AFOS Foundation, CarbonConnect on Biochar initiative appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Due to the Federal Government’s delay in the repair of the Alau Dam, which collapsed last year after heavy rainfall, Citizens Free Service Forum (CFSF) and Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) have warned of imminent disaster in Maiduguri, Borno State, with the onset of the rains. The post Alau Dam: Groups warn of impending disaster in Borno appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said the Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, will dump former Vice President Atiku Abubakar the moment money stops flowing. The FCT Minister’s Spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday that “Only someone like […] The post Atiku: Dele Momodu ‘ll soon sing another song – Olayinka appeared first on Vanguard News.

Heirs Life Assurance, the special­ist life insurance member of Heirs Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Callista Azogu as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Callista is an accomplished business leader with over 35 years of experience spanning finance, operations, human resources, and executive leadership. She previously served as the Deputy Managing Director at Ni­gerian Agip […]

Barley three months since the Nigerian Police Force, on February 1 2025, com­menced the enforcement of the Third Party Motor Insurance Poli­cies across the country, the impact as­sessment, according to the sector, has shown a significant effects both in the uptakes and the volume of business underwritten in that segment of the risk bearing business. […]

These positive developments may be enough to sustain voter support for Tinubu and the APC into 2027. Historically, inflation alone doesn’t determine electoral outcomes in Nigeria. Major political shifts usually stem from larger causes or organized movements. For instance, the op­position to Jonathan’s re-election was driven by perceptions of broken agreements on power rota­tion. Similarly, […]

Senior Partner at Candide-John­son Law Practice, Mr. Charles Adeyemi Candide-Johnson, has been appointed as a Trustee of Ikoyi Club 1938, a prestigious in­stitution known for its exclusive membership of leaders in busi­ness and public service. The appointment is a recog­nition of Mr. Candide-Johnson’s longstanding leadership in the legal profession, as well as his un­wavering commitment […]

Following the official launch of Bellazir Energy in Lagos, a new sense of optimism may be taking root in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, as the company signals intent to redefine fuel distribution through innovation, integrity, and sustainability. The post Firm debuts, unveils plans for downstream sector appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Delta State government has commenced the distribution of 3,182 million insecticide treated nets (ITNs) across the 25 local councils in the state. The post Delta distributes insecticide-treated mosquito nets in councils appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture Tourism and Creative Economy and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2025 Arabian Travel Market to boost international visitors to Nigeria. The post FG, Emirates strike deal to stimulate inbound tourism appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Speakers at ImpactHER’s 2025 World Intellectual Property Webinar have identified the role that intellectual property plays in helping entrepreneurs achieve business success. The post Experts highlight role of intellectual property in business success appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Rich in solar and wind power, and bulging in critical minerals for renewable energy technology, Australia touts itself as a leader in the race to net zero carbon emissions. The row is reminiscent of the "climate wars" -- a years-long political face-off over the need to slash carbon emissions -- that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed to end when he took power three years ago.

Introduction What is our understanding of the critical concept in the topic: “Poverty”? I suggest that poverty may be de­fined from four main dimensions, namely: — Poverty of economic insecurity (survival) — Poverty of physical insecurity, — Poverty of marginalisation and exclusion from opportunities to par­ticipate in political decision-making processes, and — Poverty of criminalisation […]

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said that President Bola Tinubu's increased fiscal capacity to states has been fuelling and aiding developmental projects across states. The post Aiyedatiwa hinges devt projects on Tinubu’s fiscal support for states appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report The latest Forbes report has highlighted how tech giants, such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and America’s wealthiest individuals, collectively lost more than $300 billion in the first 100 days of President Donald J. Trump’s second term. Since January 20, Musk’s fortune has shrunk by more than $45 billion, […] The post Elon Musk, other billionaires lose $300bn In Trump’s first 100 days — Forbes appeared first on Vanguard News.

Police operatives attached to the Tactical Squad and the Eko Strike Force have arrested eight suspects, including a woman, in connection with cult-related killings at Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) and its environs. The suspects include Adeyemo Abdulsamad, 24, also The post Police arrest eight over cult-related killings in Yabatech appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

In an exclusive interview with Ogun State Tele­vision on the New Dawn Programme of 21st April, 2025, as reported by Oluwatobi David Adeleke, the Social Media Manager of Professor Ademola Ojo Emmanuel Foundation, Prof Ojo Ademola Emmanuel, the first Nigerian profes­sor of cybersecurity and information technol­ogy management, sheds light on the escalating challenges and outlines […]

The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), Pyrates Confraternity at the weekend advocated regular prostate cancer checks for men above the age of 35. The post Group champions free prostate cancer screening in Lagos appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Kano State Executive Council has approved N51.6 billion to fund projects and programmes aimed at bolstering governance and improving the quality of life for its citizens. The post Kano govt approves N51.6b for infrastructure, education, others appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Japanese stocks rose Thursday as the central bank kept its key interest rates steady as expected, in thin trade with most Asian markets shut for the May 1 holiday. Several markets were shut in Asia for holidays on Thursday, including in Hong Kong and mainland China.

The Bank of Japan on Thursday left its key interest rate unchanged but revised down its growth forecasts, warning that US trade tariffs are fuelling economic uncertainty. Bank officials began lifting borrowing costs last year after nearly two decades of ultra-loose monetary policies aimed at kickstarting torpid economic growth in Japan.

Proxy wars, a phenomenon where ex­ternal powers support opposing sides in a conflict in order to influence the outcome of the conflict and advance their own strategic interests, have become a defining feature in geopoli­tics. From the Middle East to Eastern Europe and Africa, these conflicts are destabilizing regions, causing extrem­ism and threatening global security. […]

As part of its commitment to enhance learning, innovation, and clinical excellence in rehabilitative healthcare, a United States-based health technology company, IfeanHealth, has announced plans to support more than 10 outstanding students currently pursuing prosthetics and orthotics degrees at select The post Firm targets advance learning, clinical excellence in prosthetics, orthotics practice appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The recent arrest of Aisha Achimugu, a high-profile Nigerian business exec­utive and socialite, has ignited vigorous debates across Nigeria and the global community about justice, the rule of law, and human rights protections. The circumstances surrounding her detention raise urgent questions about due process, governmental accountability, and Nigeria’s com­mitment to fair legal procedures— issues that […]

 Haruna Kankara, Na­tional President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), recently lamented the failure of about 20 state govern­ments to pay the N70,000 Minimum Wage agreed between the Federal Government, state governments, private sector employers and la­bour in July 2024. According to Kankara, “We truly have the challenge of so many states, […]

A chieftain of the Labour Party, LP, and close ally of Mr Peter Obi, LP presidential candidate in 2023, Prince Emeka Mamah, has given reasons he and others defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State. The post Why we defected to PDP — Emeka Mamah appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would perform the groundbreaking for the establishment of the biggest cotton and polyester processing factory in the world at the Special Agro Processing Zone located at the Gateway International Airport, Iperu/Ilisan area of the State. Speaking while receiving the former Accountant General […] Tinubu to unveil world’s biggest cotton factory in Ogun – Abiodun

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused media personality and Ovation publisher, Dele Momodu, of being financially motivated in his continued support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In a strongly worded statement issued on Wednesday, Olayinka […] Atiku’s influence on Dele Momodu driven by financial ties  – Wike’s aide

After the 2023 general elections, the Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau, was locked in sober reflection about the fate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kano State, a state reputed for its high population and formidable voting strength.  The post How Barau is piloting APC membership drive in Kano appeared first on Vanguard News.