With just five years remaining until the 2030 deadline, a new UN report shows only a third of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) show adequate progress, with experts calling for the removal of barriers that make it difficult for countries to implement the goals. The post SDG: UN raises alarm on slow progress, seeks acceleration in Africa appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Tech firms led another rally in Hong Kong stocks Wednesday after US titan Nvidia said it would resume exports of key chips to China after Washington pledged to remove licensing curbs.

With the nationwide rollout of the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine scheduled for October this year, the Centre for Well-Being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions (C-WINS) has called on political leaders and technocrats to take urgent steps in mobilising resources, aligning key agencies, and sustaining momentum. The post Measles-Rubella vaccine: Political leaders urged to mobilise ahead of October rollout appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

In a revealing intersection of popularity and risk, Houston has emerged as the top U.S. tourist destination where crime poses a real concern to overseas travellers. The post Houston leads in 10 most dangerous U.S. cities for tourists appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

•Group plans largest deep sea port for Olokola President and Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has urged wealthy Nigerians to invest in the country as this The post Dangote urges wealthy Nigerians to invest in Nigeria appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Tribune Online AI not a threat, but a partner in innovation —NITDA DG The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa, has called on business leaders to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a collaborative partner in driving innovation and economic growth, rather than viewing it as a threat to human jobs. Speaking during a high-level panel session titled “Builders of the New […] AI not a threat, but a partner in innovation —NITDA DG Tribune Online

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has highlighted the Federal Government’s commitment to creating a stable and secure environment for investment.  She spoke  during an Investors The post ‘Fed Govt committed to stable investment environment’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Evangelist Tor Ujah, has canvassed the immediate disbanding of internally displaced persons (IDP) camps nationwide. The post Outlaw IDP camps, cleric tells FG appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Cyberspace Limited is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of consistent innovation, transformation and service offerings. The post Cyberspace lists achievements in three decades of operation appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

More than 2,280 seafarers aboard 222 vessels have been abandoned so far in 2025, a 30 per cent spike from last year — in what the International Transport Workers’ Federation The post Seafarer abandonment up 30% appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Equally attractive and commend­able is that under the current governor, Ekiti has witnessed peace across the board. Deliber­ately, he has lived to demonstrate the Omoluabi ethos through his constant engagement…

The Consul General of France in Lagos, Laurent Favier, has said that Nigeria is the first trading partner for France in sub-Saharan Africa and remains the main destination for French investments in West Africa, with approximately 60 per cent control. The post Nigeria emerges French top trade partner in sub-Saharan Africa appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Accion Microfinance Bank (MfB) has launched AccionMonie, a transformative digital financial services platform designed to empower individuals, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and low-income households. Through AccionMonie, the microfinance The post Accion MfB unveils Accion Monie app to empower MSMEs, others appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Managing Director of Mudiame International Limited, Prof. Sunny Eromosele, has criticised the Nigerian oil and gas sector for its failure to build and enforce quality assurance systems around welding and fabrication, essential pillars of upstream gas infrastructure. The post Nigeria’s energy sector undermined by welding gaps, poor standard appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Mr. Jonny Baxter, has assured of the British government’s commitment to unlocking new opportunities that benefit Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK). The The post UK to unlock mutually beneficial opportunities with Nigeria appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, YEA Nigeria Chapter, has donated a solar-powered water facility to Oko-Oba Abattoir community in Lagos.   Designed by young Nigerian engineers, it The post Engineers donate water facility to Lagos community appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Rising Afrobeat star, Imanjozzy, has spoken about realities confronting upcoming musicians – the financial and hurdles between talent and mainstream success. The artist, known for blending streetwise lyricism with Afrobeat The post Talent isn’t enough, says Afrobeat sensation Imanjozzy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Onikoyi Family of Lagos yesterday rejected ‘imposition of Prince Adekunke Fafunwa as Onikoyi of Ikoyi and Mobaland, saying it violated the chieftaincy declaration and laws of Lagos State. The family The post Obaship tussle: family rejects imposition appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen Forum has paid tribute to the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari. The forum said he was ‘a towering figure in Nigeria’s political and democratic The post APC state chairmen mourn Buhari appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Delta Queens have won the fourth Grassroots Discovery of Women in Sports Competition by defeating Divine Speed Academy Warri, 30–14. The competition: Miss Amnesty Nigeria Basketball Championship, sponsored by Tracy The post Delta Queens win Miss Amnesty basketball tournament appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ollie from Love is Blind UK became a standout with his charm, emotional depth and evolving relationships. Discover his background, love life and what he’s doing now.

Muslim Association of Visually Impaired of Nigeria (MAVIN) has condoled with the Federal Government and Nigerians on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. It said in a statement, ‘‘we The post PWDs console family, eulogises Buhari for disablity law appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Renowned Nigerian strategist and diaspora advocate, Dr Yewande Aina-Marshall, has resolved to apply research to shape systems, policies, and lives. She has a doctorate in Business Administration from Teesside University The post Diaspora advocate: research should shape policies appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

LAGOS – The Out-of-Home Advertising Association of Nigeria (OAAN), is set to hold it’s 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos. The event is to be held at the OAAN…

Stakeholders have advocated need for Nigeria to produce more business-oriented graduates rather than mere certificate holders. They spoke at 2025 Founders’ Day of St. Joseph’s Secondary School Agege. The event, The post Foundation pledges N20m for entrepreneurial studies appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

National President of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo), has hailed to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for reinstating activities of the union in The post NURTW chief gives Abia govt kudos for reinstating union activities appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Africa’s leather industry was the focus at the eighth Lagos Leather Fair (LLF 2025), at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island. The two-day event: “Designing for Tomorrow,” is a defining moment The post Africa leather sector makes bold moves appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

•Administrator swears in members of three other commissions’ boards The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has inaugurated Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC). He also swore in The post Ibas inaugurates RISIEC, seeks credible council polls appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Tribune Online Bayelsa govt sacks palace aides, stops royalty payments to Opuama monarch Bayelsa State government has announced the immediate termination of all appointments made by the paramount ruler of Opuama Clan in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, His Royal Highness, Kenneth Engo Opukeme. It also directed the stoppage of all payments of royalties due to Opuama through Chief Opukeme’s personal bank account, describing recent actions by […] Bayelsa govt sacks palace aides, stops royalty payments to Opuama monarch Tribune Online

•Four exco members swap portfolios Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has carried out a minor Executive Council (Exco) reshuffle, as part of efforts to reinvigorate his administration’s performance and realign The post Nwifuru reassigns commissioners appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Oyo State House of Assembly has granted concurrent approval to a €55 million concessional loan facility requested by Governor Seyi Makinde. The move, according to the lawmakers, is expected to The post Oyo Assembly okays €55m French facility appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The European Commission will kickstart two years of tense negotiations when it unveils its proposal Wednesday for the EU's long-term budget including funding reforms that risk renewed confrontation with farmers. Centralising "funding into a single fund may offer some budgetary flexibility, but it risks dissolving" the CAP with "fewer guarantees", pan-European farmers' group Copa-Cogeca has said.

Stepping up the campaign against cult-related violence among Edo youths, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has taken the battle to secondary schools in the state. The agency’s directorate in the The post NOA steps up anti-cult campaign in Edo schools appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

In commemoration of this year’s World PR Day, The Newmark Group, a  Pan-African integrated marketing communications firm, will today host an  hybrid event in Lagos. Themed: “Building Bridges & Navigating The post Agency hosts PR Day in Lagos appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Bashir Bello KANO — The Kano State Government has enrolled more than 7 million vulnerable individuals into its social register, marking a significant step towards targeted poverty alleviation and equitable distribution of social protection initiatives. This was disclosed by the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Planning and Budget, Abdulmumin Ajumawa, during a […] The post Kano registers over 7m vulnerable individuals in social protection database – Official appeared first on Vanguard News.

Abia State Governor Alex Otti will today launch the rehabilitation of the moribund Aba Regional Water Scheme, located on the premises of Christ the King (CKC), Aba. The exercise, The The post Otti to reactivate Aba water scheme appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.