29 mins ago
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says there is a need to delist the Naira from cryptocurrency peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms. The acting director-general of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said this at a virtual meeting with blockchain stakeholders on Monday in Abuja. Agama said the recent concerns regarding crypto P2P traders and their impact on the…
10 hours ago
Chadians voted Monday in an election aimed at ending three years of military rule but dismissed by opponents of junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno as a fix following violent repression.
17 hours ago
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that the presence of President Bola Tinubu's son on the board of companies owned by Gilbert Chagoury constitutes a conflict of interest.
17 hours ago
Manufacturing companies, especially those under the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, have extended last year's losses into the first quarter (Q1) with financial reports of four firms in the sector reporting combined foreign exchange (FX) losses of about N300 billion.
17 hours ago
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress’s (TUC) middle-ground proposal of N615,000 national minimum wage is ambitious. But much more herculean is the likelihood of compliance by states and the private sector that struggled with the now outdated N30,000 benchmark, GLORIA NWAFOR report The agitation for a new national minimum wage, particularly…
News
22 mins ago
The Lagos State House of Assembly has faulted the position of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, that Nigeria is not ripe for state police. The House, which faulted Egbetokun’s position through a resolution at plenary on Monday, described the I-G’s position as unacceptable. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the I-G…
27 mins ago
Vice-President Kashim Shettima who was scheduled to represent President Bola Tinubu at a Summit in Dallas, Texas has aborted the trip following a technical fault with his aircraft. Shettima was to represent the President at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit organised by the Corporate Council on Africa. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to…
1 hour ago
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, adjourned two separate money laundering suits filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against British national, James Nolan, and two other companies for judgment.
2 hours ago
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has flagged off the first phase of training for 1,949 teachers to enhance teaching and learning in the state.
2 hours ago
The Presidency has accused former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar of distorting facts to discredit President Bola Tinubu's administration. Tinubu's media aide, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement, highlighted foreign investment opportunities being attracted by the government and defended the President's son, Seyi Tinubu's business interests. Onanuga criticized Atiku's opposition to key projects, saying Nigeria is aiming…
3 hours ago
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State chapter, has dismissed the report of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that the party's primary that was held on April 20 was marred with irregularities. APC described the INEC report as shocking and appealed to members of the party in Ondo state not to be wary but…
3 hours ago
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned an amended money-laundering charge instituted against Ali Bello and his co-defendant, Daudu Sulaiman, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) until June 19.
3 hours ago
The agrarian community of Ipe-Akoko in Akoko South East Local Council of Ondo was thrown into mourning following the deaths of two middle-aged men who gave up the ghost after consuming herbal concoctions during a traditional festival of the community at the weekend. The victims, Alex Ojulewa and Samuel Alonge, who arrived in the community…
3 hours ago
An Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced three convicts to death by hanging for armed robbery. The defendants, Bidemi Babalola, 28, Oluwaseun Akinwale, 26, Sola Oyebanji, a.k.a. Solademmy, 31, Azeez Jimoh, a.k.a. Asela, 31, and Babatunde Ogunlade, 28, were arraigned before Justice Lekan Ogunmoye. The five men, whose addresses were not provided, were…
Guardian TV
16 hours ago
Fuel shortages in Nigeria have raised the price of gasoline and caused huge queues in cities like the capital Abuja, in a country already grappling with high inflation and a cost of living crisis.
1 day ago
Can fashion transform reality, or is it more a question of how the real world influences fashion? Dior's response lies in a deeply feminist collection, inspired by the Swinging Sixties, when Marc Bohan was at the helm of the label.
2 days ago
Tom Parker-Bowles; a renowned journalist, food critic, and, son of the current Queen of England shares his captivating experiences in an exclusive interview with GuardianTV during his stay in Lagos. Discover his unique perspective on Nigerian cuisine and the unforgettable moments that left a lasting impression. Here is an insightful discussion with one of the world's most distinguished culinary connoisseurs.
3 days ago
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Sport
7 hours ago
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique sought to take the pressure off his side going into Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against Borussia Dortmund, telling them not to worry about having to win by two goals to reach the final.
7 hours ago
Rafael Nadal was drawn on Monday with a qualifier in the first round of the Italian Open as the 22-time Grand Slam winner continues his comeback from injury on clay in Rome.
7 hours ago
Referee Jarred Gillett will wear a camera during Monday's Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United, officials have announced.
10 hours ago
A Malaysian national footballer suffered second-degree burns after he was splashed with acid in an attack at a shopping mall over the weekend, a sports official has said.
10 hours ago
Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fuellkrug is on the brink of a Champions League final appearance at Wembley, just two years after plying his trade in the German second division, heading into Tuesday's semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.
10 hours ago
Paris Saint-Germain are bidding to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit and beat Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League semi-final return match on Tuesday, with the aim of bringing the curtain down on the Kylian Mbappe era at the club in the final at Wembley.
Latest
22 mins ago
The Lagos State House of Assembly has faulted the position of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, that Nigeria is not ripe for state police. The House, which faulted Egbetokun’s position through a resolution at plenary on Monday, described the I-G’s position as unacceptable. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the I-G…
27 mins ago
Vice-President Kashim Shettima who was scheduled to represent President Bola Tinubu at a Summit in Dallas, Texas has aborted the trip following a technical fault with his aircraft. Shettima was to represent the President at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit organised by the Corporate Council on Africa. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to…
29 mins ago
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says there is a need to delist the Naira from cryptocurrency peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms. The acting director-general of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said this at a virtual meeting with blockchain stakeholders on Monday in Abuja. Agama said the recent concerns regarding crypto P2P traders and their impact on the…
1 hour ago
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, adjourned two separate money laundering suits filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against British national, James Nolan, and two other companies for judgment.
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Editorial
17 hours ago
It is unacceptable to subject Nigerians to excruciating pains while trying to access Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, the market of which the Federal Government claims has been deregulated. It also does not make sense for Nigerians to pay as high as N900-N1000 per litre of petrol, at a time when the cost of living is sky-high and the citizens are dejected.
Features
3 hours ago
It remains a national dent that 10 years ago - on April 14, 2014, over 200 schoolgirls were abducted from Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok. In the aftermath of this devastating event, several concerning issues have emerged, signaling a troubling descent into a crisis that demands urgent attention.
Editor's Pick
17 hours ago
Efforts by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the North East and Operation Whirl Punch (OPWP) in the North Central have continued to wipe out terrorists and destroy their structures, equipment and mobility, thus limiting their ability to attack ground troops and innocent Nigerians at will.
17 hours ago
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that the presence of President Bola Tinubu's son on the board of companies owned by Gilbert Chagoury constitutes a conflict of interest.
17 hours ago
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has promised a review of the law imposing sentencing for suicide attempts.
16 hours ago
Team Nigeria in the early hours of yesterday grabbed two tickets on day one of the World Relays, which began in Bahamas on Saturday. The World Relays is the qualification tournament for the men, women and mixed relays for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Team Nigeria began the competition on a good note with the…
Business
17 hours ago
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) posted a profit before tax (PBT) of ₦509.3 billion in its First quarter (Q1), 2024 operations, against N74.1 billion achieved in the corresponding period in 2023.
17 hours ago
Lafarge Africa Plc has assured that the firm would continue to invest in research and development as well as explore opportunities for operational optimisation, even as shareholders endorsed the company’s total dividend of N30.6 billion, culminating in N190 kobo per 50 kobo ordinary shares due to every investor of the firm for the 2023 financial year.
17 hours ago
Experts have warned the government against increasing value-added tax (VAT) in a desperate move to increase public revenue. The Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee led by Taiwo Oyedele, in its 2024 National Tax Policy (NTP) proposal submitted to the government, proposed among other things, an increase in VAT to generate more revenue.
Columnists
16 hours ago
We can’t stop lamenting the parlous state of electricity generation, distribution and transmission in Africa’s most influential country. On Sunday, April 21, rainstorm did havoc to power installations around the industrial zone of Ota, Ogun State. Electricity poles fell and mangled cable littered the expressway from Sango, onward Ota, Canaanland.
17 hours ago
On a chilly spring day, I arrived in the salubrious setting of Wellesley College in Massachusetts to honour towering Trinidadian Pan-African scholar, Selwyn Cudjoe, who was retiring from the liberal arts institution after 38 years, having earlier taught at Cornell, Harvard, Brandeis, and Ohio.
17 hours ago
In the journey of wealth accumulation, the focus has long been fixated on financial metrics—stocks, bonds, real estate, and the bottom line. However, in the pursuit of monetary success, a pivotal element often gets overlooked
Guardian Life
4 hours ago
British actor Bernard Hill has tragically passed away at the age of 79. He was well-known for his role in the iconic Hollywood trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. His agent, Lou Coulson, confirmed his death in the early hours of Sunday to British media outlets. Hill's portrayal of Captain Edward Smith in the Oscar-winning…
4 hours ago
Comedian Wofai Ewa has issued a reply to her in-laws, concerning the latest post rejecting her traditional marriage to their son Taiwo Cole. Sharing a video titled "Let love lead" on her Instagram page, She wrote, The Bride , and groom And our joy shall be permanent, Thanks to my team, I love my outfit…
5 hours ago
Life in Nigeria is ironically easy, especially with regards to getting Premium Motor Spirit, and also dealing with adulterated fuel. The current situation of getting Premium Motor Spirit, (PMS) otherwise known as fuel, has pushed many Nigerians to desperation measures. This condition has allowed many sellers and marketers to take advantage of their unsuspecting consumers.…
5 hours ago
Nigerian music sensation, Davido, has teased his fans with the announcement of an upcoming collaboration titled “MIND PT 2”. This new project will also feature talented artists Mayorkun, Peruzzi, and Dremo. In a recent post on his social media account, Davido shared: “MIND PT 2 !!! Get ready!! @Mayorkun @Peruzzi @Dremodrizzy”. However, this marks the…
Technology
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
1 May
LG Electronics has unveiled the highly anticipated K-POP Fiesta contest in Nigeria.
1 May
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Horizons Solutions Nigeria Limited, Tim Akano, has charged Nigerian youths to play big in the emerging 4th Industrial Revolution in the country.
30 Apr
I strongly believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will foster a positive transformation in Nigeria. As the country continues to navigate the complexities that this century brings, it becomes increasingly clear that technology, which the youth have fully embraced, will play a major role in directing the trajectory of the country's future. There are currently so many other fields transforming the global landscape like blockchain, 3D printing, 5G surgeries, but among these fields, AI stands out as a game-changer. Its potentials extend not only to the broader international community but also to the specific context of Nigeria. Embracing this powerful tool can unlock various transformative opportunities for growth, development, and prosperity for the nation.
29 Apr
IBM has said that identity management has come under severe attacks in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), which has strained enterprises’ breach recovery time.