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WORLD9h agoGlobal deforestation fell in 2025, but Congo Basin losses surgedDeforestation slowed worldwide last year, but the improvement is unlikely to last as the situation deteriorates in Central Africa and an exceptionally strong El Nino weather pattern intensifies, a new study said on Wednesday. Seven million hectares of forest – roughly the size of the Republic of Ireland – were permanently destroyed in 2025, a 15 per cent drop from the previous year, according to the annual Forest Declaration Assessment. The slowdown, however, is not enough to keep the world from...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS10h agoNAFDAC bursts Trade Fair Complex den of fake energy drinks, wine, whisky ‘manufacture’“I deal on drinks. I change the bottle of the drink. It's not that the bottle is not good. It's the drink in there, because the other one is already damaged" The post NAFDAC bursts Trade Fair Complex den of fake energy drinks, wine, whisky ‘manufacture’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH10h agoSPECIAL REPORT: Insecurity exposes Zamfara communities to recurring cholera outbreaksZamfara has been one of the states hardest hit by the insecurity that has spread across north-western Nigeria over the past decade. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Insecurity exposes Zamfara communities to recurring cholera outbreaks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS10h agoShell to sell Nigeria’s domestic gas business to Vaaris EnergyShell announced the deal in a statement on Tuesday, noting the transaction forms part of the strategy to simplify its portfolio and concentrate investments on areas of competitive strength. The post Shell to sell Nigeria’s domestic gas business to Vaaris Energy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICT10h agoUN official says ‘window of opportunity’ for peace in DR CongoThe envoy lauds the progress in diplomatic efforts despite the worsening security and humanitarian situation.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS11h agoAPC drafts PDP, Accord, APGA into Tinubu’s campaign councilTo ensure a smooth sail for President Bola Tinubu in the January 16, 2027 presidential poll, the Presidency and ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, have included leading opposition figures and governors in Tinubu’s re-election council, in spite of strong push-backs from sections of the party. The post APC drafts PDP, Accord, APGA into Tinubu’s campaign council appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS11h agoWhy many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phonesBy Miracle Onyemuwa The rising cost of smartphones in Nigeria is forcing more consumers to repair damaged devices rather than replace them with new ones. This is more so, as inflation and the depreciation of the naira continue to push phone prices higher. At Computer Village, Ikeja, phone repair shops are seeing increasing numbers of […] The post Why many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phones appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS11h agoE-commerce, championing Nigeria’s digital journey?•Online shopping sector jumps 15 points to 75% in new report•Customer satisfaction hits 71% despite service quality decline in key sectors•Power, Public Sector trail at 51%, 53%By Prince Osuagwu E-Commerce appears to be one sector in Nigeria where customers are not complaining as much as they used to.While poor service continues to dog several sectors […] The post E-commerce, championing Nigeria’s digital journey? appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECH11h agoSubscribers lament hours of disrupted mobile serviceBy Islamiyyah Adekanbi Subscribers in Lagos have lamented hours of disrupted mobile service, saying the outage affected their studies, businesses and communication with family and friends.The disruption, which was reported in Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, Delta and the Federal Capital Territory, left some users unable to access mobile data and other network services. Several subscribers said […] The post Subscribers lament hours of disrupted mobile service appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS11h agoNigeria loses $2bn yearly to cocoa value addition gap — FGBy Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo The Federal Government (FG) has said that Nigeria loses about $2 billion annually in potential value from cocoa because the country’s processing capacity is largely underutilised. Meanwhile, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), has said that West Africa needs high-yielding, climate-resilient cocoa varieties to improve productivity and protect […] The post Nigeria loses $2bn yearly to cocoa value addition gap — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS11h agoAjadi pledges ₦50m empowerment for Oyo tradersAmbassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central in the 2027 general election, has pledged ₦50 million in financial empowerment for traders and market women across the district. Ajadi also promised to pursue initiatives to improve access to business support and create employment opportunities for youths if elected. He […] The post Ajadi pledges ₦50m empowerment for Oyo traders appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS11h agoEnugu opposition parties call for probe of political violenceBy Dennis Agbo Opposition political parties in Enugu State have called on security agencies to investigate reports of violence and intimidation involving their members and supporters and take appropriate action against anyone found culpable. The parties made the call at a joint press conference attended by representatives of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives […] The post Enugu opposition parties call for probe of political violence appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS11h ago2027: Atiku should back Obi, Uzodinma can’t speak for Ndigbo — Eme Okoro. Faults APC’s treatment of S’East, urges Igbo leaders to unite for Kanu’s release By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Former Abia State Secretary to the Government, Dr Eme Okoro, has urged former Vice-President and the candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for the 2027 presidential poll, Atiku Abubakar, to support Peter Obi’s presidential ambition […] The post 2027: Atiku should back Obi, Uzodinma can’t speak for Ndigbo — Eme Okoro appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS11h ago2027: Bende traditional rulers disown rotation agreementTraditional rulers in Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State have distanced themselves from a document circulating on social media as a purported 2019 agreement on the rotation of the constituency’s seat in the House of Representatives. The document, which has featured in discussions surrounding political representation in the constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections, […] The post 2027: Bende traditional rulers disown rotation agreement appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS11h agoGombe 2027 : MURIC protests omission of Pantami’s name by INECBy Adesina Wahab A group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has described the omission of the name of Prof. Ibrahim Isa Ali Pantami as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe after a court-ordered fresh primary as an act of impunity and contempt of court. The group therefore called for the […] The post Gombe 2027 : MURIC protests omission of Pantami’s name by INEC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH11h agoAt NIFST AGM: NAFDAC DG charges food scientists on food safety, quality.Says it impacts public health By Adesina Wahab The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has charged food scientists and others involved in the production of edible items to ensure the safety and quality of their products, saying it impacts on public health. She […] The post At NIFST AGM: NAFDAC DG charges food scientists on food safety, quality appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD11h agoSuspected vehicle thief arrested in Ondo after fleeing Port HarcourtBy Dayo Johnson, Akure A suspected vehicle thief, Bamidele Rowell Lodi, has been arrested in Ondo State after allegedly fleeing Port Harcourt, Rivers State, with his employer’s car. The suspect, said to have worked as a security guard in Port Harcourt, was arrested following a complaint that a motorist purchased fuel worth ₦100,000 at a […] The post Suspected vehicle thief arrested in Ondo after fleeing Port Harcourt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS11h agoNDPA endorses Tinubu for second term, demands 25% derivationBy Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Niger Delta Progressives Alliance (NDPA) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, while calling for an increase in the derivation fund for the Niger Delta from 13 per cent to 25 per cent. The National President of NDPA, Victor Udoh, made the declaration during a […] The post NDPA endorses Tinubu for second term, demands 25% derivation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS11h agoFalana urges governors to utilise ₦267bn basic education fundsHuman rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged governors of the 36 states and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to utilise ₦267 billion in released intervention funds and access over ₦65 billion in counterpart funding for basic education. Falana, who is the chairman of the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), […] The post Falana urges governors to utilise ₦267bn basic education funds appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD11h agoBuild Public confidence through professionalism, AIG tells policeBy Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Commandant of the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano State, AIG Auwal Musa Muhammad, has urged police officers in Jigawa State to build public trust and confidence through professionalism, discipline and respect for citizens’ fundamental rights. Muhammad made the call while addressing officers and men of the Jigawa State Police […] The post Build Public confidence through professionalism, AIG tells police appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS11h agoCheap transport fare: FG visits 2 CNG vehicle manufacturing firms in Anambra, seeks collaboration…Auto makers hail FG’s new policy on patronageBy Vincent Ujumadu Two auto makers in Anambra State, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, IVM, Nnewi, and Kojo Motors Auto Assembly, Umunya, have hailed the Federal Government’s new policy that has made it mandatory for Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, to patronize locally made vehicles. Officials of the two companies, […] The post Cheap transport fare: FG visits 2 CNG vehicle manufacturing firms in Anambra, seeks collaboration appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS12h agoLocal, Intl stakeholders’ hails Oyedele on fiscal reformsBy Henry Ojelu Some local and international stakeholders in the petroleum and economic sectors have commended the Federal Government’s interventions to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices, while calling for transparency and effective implementation to ensure Nigerians benefit. The commendations followed recent measures announced by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the […] The post Local, Intl stakeholders’ hails Oyedele on fiscal reforms appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS12h agoS’ Court ruling: INEC gives Oct. 24 deadline for parties to submit omitted candidatesThe Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has given political parties that believe their candidates were wrongly left off the final list for the 2027 governorship election until 24th October, 2026 to notify it. The post S’ Court ruling: INEC gives Oct. 24 deadline for parties to submit omitted candidates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARY12h agoEmmanuel Macron and Chad's Mahamat Idriss Déby revive military cooperationAfter the rift caused by the expulsion of French troops from Chad, presidents Emmanuel Macron and Mahamat Idriss Déby have rebuilt ties over the past year. The French military is quietly regaining a foothold in its historic stronghold.Le Monde [en]
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