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15 hours ago
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with personnel from Nigeria Police, Department of State Services, and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have conducted a successful special clearance operation across the general areas of Udda
15 hours ago
The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Richard Teng said Nigeria has set a dangerous precedent after its executives were invited to the African country and detained as part of a crackdown on crypto.
15 hours ago
The Senate has resolved to investigate the stalled $18.5 billion Abuja Centenary Economic City project. Adopting a motion sponsored by Yisa Ashiru Oyelola (APC: Kwara State), the upper legislative chamber agreed to set up an ad hoc committee
16 hours ago
Contempt proceeding has been instituted against the Manager of Abuja office of Multi-Choice Nigeria Ltd, Mr Mohammed Sani, over alleged disobedience to the order made by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT).
16 hours ago
Police detectives attached to the Zonal anti- piracy squad, Lagos have arrested a suspected fake medical practitioner, Tayo Shakirudeen in the Ikorodu area of the state.
16 hours ago
The Police in Ogun State have intensified search of gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, who killed a yet-to-be-identified traveler and abducted seven others along Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway.
15 hours ago
The federal government may have traded this year’s 95 per cent financial inclusion and the cashless economy drive, following the imposition of more taxes on electronic payments on which the ambitious goals rest their wings.
16 hours ago
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has vowed to take urgent actions to streamline export procedures, promote ease of documentation for exporters and lead the removal of 4,837 overdue export containers abandoned at Apapa port for years.
16 hours ago
Olaniyi Adeyemi Titiloye, has called on the three tiers of government in the country to explore culture and arts as means of youth development. He said Yoruba arts and crafts as parts of Nigeria's general cultural promotion, is a goldmine.
16 hours ago
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria is positioned to tap into the global outsourcing market worth over $360 billion. He stated this in Abuja, yesterday while delivering his address at the fourth Nigerian Academy
19 hours ago
The adoption and usage of Nigeria’s .ng rose by 16.5 per cent in the last one year. According to data obtained from April 2023 and April 2024, adoption rose by 31,605, from 191, 215 to 222,820.


News

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Olowo-Ex Pay, a solution to financial problems, stands out as a leader when it concerns international remittance in the world of digital financial services. It provides seamless and secure transactions for its customers in Nigeria and overseas. With a broad focus on innovation and reliability, Olowo-Ex Pay takes pride in delivering comprehensive financial solutions, particularly…
43 mins ago
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with The Coca-Cola Foundation, is pleased to announce the launch of the Nigeria Plastic Solutions Activity (NPSA).
Police parades the suspected killers of a 200L Delta State University student, Faith Omodon
1 hour ago
The Delta State Police Command said it has arrested the suspected killers of a 200L Delta State University student, Faith Omodon. The Delta State Police announced the arrest of the suspects in a statement on Wednesday. "It would be recalled that on April 1, 2024, one Faith Omodon, a 200L student of Delta State University,…
2 hours ago
Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) says it has concluded arrangements for the conduct of customer enumeration exercises in its franchise areas. This is contained in a statement by the Spokesman of the company, Dr Adakole Elijah, on Wednesday in Gombe. He said the exercise billed to commence soon would cover Bauchi and Gombe States, respectively. According…
2 hours ago
The Police Command in Anambra has refuted a story trending on social media and in some national dailies that 21 soldiers were killed in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the denial is contained in a press release by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Anambra police spokesperson, and made available to journalists…
3 hours ago
Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has said he will not extradite the former leader of the Central African Republic, Francois Bozize, who is the subject of an international arrest warrant over possible crimes against humanity. A special UN-backed court in the CAR's capital Bangui said last month it had issued an arrest warrant for Bozize…
Obinna Nwosu has left the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressive Congress (APC)
3 hours ago
Obinna Nwosu, an ardent supporter of the Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has announced that he has decamped to the All Progressive Congress (APC). Announcing this on his X handle on Wednesday, Nwosu said he has officially joined APC at the ward level. READ ALSO: Abia Speaker loses to Labour Party greenhorn "Our country…
3 hours ago
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the suspension of processing fees on deposits within some thresholds. This is according to a statement by Adetona Adedeji, acting director of the Banking Supervision Department, on Wednesday in Abuja. Adedeji said that the suspension of two per cent and three per cent previously charged on cash…
3 hours ago
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has announced the withdrawal of Nigerian Army troops from Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area. Oborevwori, in a statement on Wednesday, said he has spoken with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Monday, May 6th, and as of today, May 8, 2024. Oborevwori said…

Guardian TV

1 hour ago
Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Thursday.
1 day ago
Barrister Oluwatodimu Ige, a legal practitioner spoke with GuardianTV about paternity fraud and when it becomes a crime according to the Nigerian legal framework.
1 day ago
It is the second leg of the finals before the final for the UEFA Champions League coming your way this midweek as the big four Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-German, and Borussia Dortmund battle for a spot in the final of this season's Champions League. Ayomide Sotubo and Bank-Johnson Ifeoluwa on GuardianTV preview the UEFA Champions League semi-final games.
2 days ago
Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Tuesday.

Sport

16 hours ago
Record title holders, Shooting Stars of Ibadan, will meet Lobi Stars in the round of 32 of the President Federation Cup slated to hold on May 22 and 23nationwide.
17 hours ago
Nigeria will meet Burkina Faso in their opening game of the WAFU B Africa U-17 Cup of Nations qualifiers, which kicks off on May 15 at the University of Ghana Stadium, Accra.
17 hours ago
Top table tennis stars nationwide have taken over the Ikoyi Club, Lagos, in search of honours at the fifth NNPC-NUIMS tournament, which has a brand-new Toyota Corolla as the star prize.
18 hours ago
Ibrahim Babayo has been elected as the new Captain of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja. This appointment comes at a pivotal time for the club, as it aims to elevate its status to a global level and make significant strides in the world of golf.
1 day ago
Mats Hummels headed in the only goal as Borussia Dortmund stunned Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final second leg on Tuesday, winning 1-0 on the night and advancing 2-0 on aggregate to next month's final at Wembley.
1 day ago
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, has described the performance of the country’s relay teams at the 2024 World Athletics Relays in Bahamas as a sign of good things to come at the Paris Olympics.

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Olowo-Ex Pay, a solution to financial problems, stands out as a leader when it concerns international remittance in the world of digital financial services. It provides seamless and secure transactions for its customers in Nigeria and overseas. With a broad focus on innovation and reliability, Olowo-Ex Pay takes pride in delivering comprehensive financial solutions, particularly…
26 mins ago
It was a breathe of fresh air and galore of great minds at No 98 Okigwe road, Owerri, Imo State as the South East chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) led by Sir Ali Odefa, South East Chairman of the PDP alongside other officials and Chieftains of PDP Inaugurates a 17 Man Caretaker Committee…
43 mins ago
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with The Coca-Cola Foundation, is pleased to announce the launch of the Nigeria Plastic Solutions Activity (NPSA).
51 mins ago
Davido, the Nigerian music icon, has dropped the official music video for his chart-topping track 'Kante'. The song features the talented artist Fave who also appears in the video. Premiering on May 8, 2024, this release marks the conclusion of Davido's fourth studio album, ‘Timeless’ era. Directed by Dammy Twitch, the 'Kante' music video showcases…

Editorial

16 hours ago
Despite the hazards migrants face crossing the desert and the Mediterranean Sea to Europe, recent years have witnessed a steady increase in the number of Africans, mostly youth, exploring the deadly routes and losing their lives in their desperation to relocate

Features

2 hours ago
About $8bn is required annually to sustain the fight against HIV/AIDS in the country. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Control, Amobi Ogah, stated this at the opening of the 2024 Nigeria HIV prevention conference organised by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS in Abuja, He…

Editor's Pick

15 hours ago
The gross inefficiencies at terminals have caused substantial financial strains on truckers, with losses estimated at N14 million per truck. The aggrieved truckers have expressed that these terminal inefficiencies, persisting for over three months...
17 hours ago
Nigeria will meet Burkina Faso in their opening game of the WAFU B Africa U-17 Cup of Nations qualifiers, which kicks off on May 15 at the University of Ghana Stadium, Accra.
16 hours ago
Nigeria may witness a fresh price hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise called petrol as President Bola Tinubu, who doubles as the Minister of Petroleum Resources, struggles to keep supply of the commodity amidst denial of subsidy payment.
16 hours ago
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, yesterday, explained that President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the country is not due to medical reasons.

Business

15 hours ago
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Apapa Branch, has lamented the worsening state of infrastructure in the Amuwo-Odofin and Apapa axis, the activities of non-state actors and multiple legal and illegal taxes
16 hours ago
The National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently reform the clearance process for unentered and overtime goods at Nigeria's ports and government warehouse in Ikorodu, Lagos
16 hours ago
Seafarers under the auspices of the Merchant Seafarers Association of Nigeria (MESAN) have expressed concerns regarding recent claims about the increase in Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) with shipping companies and manning agents

Columnists

4 hours ago
Certain disagreements may be considered healthy, perhaps even useful to ensure a robust perspective on various matters. However, when conflicts turn family members to rivals and parties are willing to take extreme measures, conflict becomes a trigger for significant damage. For family offices that are concerned with preserving multigenerational wealth and managing legacies, unresolved conflicts…
15 hours ago
Inferred from its nomenclature, Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs) are contracts which govern the relationship between two countries relative to mutually-beneficial access to their respective commercial aviation markets/routes.
16 hours ago
Reports have it that at Harvard Business School, United States of America (USA), the code of belief about entrepreneurship is quite simply this: It can be taught, and it can be learned.

Guardian Life

51 mins ago
Davido, the Nigerian music icon, has dropped the official music video for his chart-topping track 'Kante'. The song features the talented artist Fave who also appears in the video. Premiering on May 8, 2024, this release marks the conclusion of Davido's fourth studio album, ‘Timeless’ era. Directed by Dammy Twitch, the 'Kante' music video showcases…
Wall Gecko
3 hours ago
In many cultures, gecko lizards have been traditionall viewed as harmless creatures, often revered and protected from harm. The Igbos call it Agu Uno, in Hausa land they call it Tsaka, and Ọmọ onílé in Yorùbá. However, recent accounts shared online have painted a different picture, casting these once-friendly house guests in a negative light.…
Simi
4 hours ago
Simisola Kosoko, known by her stage name Simi, has responded to comments made by fellow artists, Brymo and Samklef. The controversy started when Brymo made a provocative statement suggesting he desired a sexual encounter with Simi in exchange for a music collaboration. In a similar vein, Samklef admitted to having feelings for Simi during their…
4 hours ago
During a sitting on 8th May 2024, Spanish prosecutors moved to close Shakira’s tax fraud case after months of opening the proceedings against the Latin pop star over an unpaid tax worth over $7 million. "The Barcelona provincial prosecutor's office for financial crimes has requested the closure of proceedings against Shakira," stated the prosecutor's office,…

Technology

16 hours ago
Techy Accountants have concluded plans to host the 2024 AccountTech Summit, which is designed to navigate the evolving landscape of the finance industry in the digital era.
16 hours ago
As the 2024 Regtech Africa Conference draws to a close, the spotlight shines brightly on the pivotal partnership between 9PSB, UBA, FITC, Network International and MainOne.
17 hours ago
Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) has received funding from the United Kingdom government through the Digital Access Program (DAP) of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to implement a multilayered initiative to mitigate the environmental impact
18 hours ago
There are indications that Microsoft African Development Centre (ADC) may shut down its West Africa operation, located in Lagos, Nigeria. Industry sources in the know revealed this to The Guardian on Tuesday, though no official statement from Microsoft yet.
1 May
Google has opened applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme.
1 May
The Director-General of the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, Seye Oyeleye; a Professor of Statistics at the University of Ibadan, Olusanya Olubusoye; the United Kingdom-based engineer, Georgina Ayoola