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Vanguard Ban all foreign textile materials from entering Nigeria, Senate tells FG

The red chamber urged the Federal Government to provide additional funds to the Bank of Industry, BOI, to be dedicated to textile...

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Vanguard Reps summon Service Chiefs, Finance Minister over security spending

….. urge President Tinubu to deploy aggressive strategy against bandits, kidnappers By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Repre...

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Vanguard NDC moves to resolve Kano crisis, says no candidate will be imposed

According to the statement, a delegation of the national leadership of the Kwankwasiyya Movement held a closed-door meeting with t...

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Vanguard Xenophobia: First Batch of Nigerians to arrive from S’Africa Thursday

The Federal Government has announced that the first batch of Nigerian nationals being evacuated from South Africa following recent...

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Vanguard Nigeria’s foreign ministry denies issuing letter to Liberia

According to the ministry, the letter falsely claimed to convey Nigeria’s position on statements attributed to a Nigerian religiou...

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Vanguard N50bn spent as Nigerian UK Work Visa applications crash by 68% in one year

Nigeria's applications for UK work visas plunged by nearly 68 per cent in 2024, falling from a record 93,000 in 2023 to just 29,80...

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Vanguard Insecurity: IGP orders redeployment of DIGs to respective zones

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olatunji Disu, has ordered the deployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs)...

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Vanguard IMF counsels FG against $5bn UAE swap deal

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has counselled the federal government against the proposed $5billion Total Return Swap (TRS)...

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Vanguard Energy sector leaders to dialogue on opportunities at Practical Nigerian Content Forum

The 15th edition of the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) forum for 2036 is set to open to drive industry dialogue on the opportuni...

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Vanguard Senate Public Accounts Committee not to witch-hunt anyone – Bamidele

Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, defended the oversight...

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Vanguard ‘Explain whereabouts of undeployed funds,’ Obi tells Tinubu

"President Bola Tinubu's administration has engaged in remarkably imprudent borrowing, escalating Nigeria's total debt to approxim...

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Vanguard ‘World Cup of chaos’, says Ian Wright after referee denied US entry

Former England striker Ian Wright has criticised the organisation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the tournament as a “Worl...

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Guardian Nigeria Agbor Train Tragedy: Oborevwori mourns victims, orders immediate rescue

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed profound grief over the tragic train accident in Agbor, Ika South...

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Guardian Nigeria Ebonyi police dismisses report of Fulani invasion

The spokesperson of Ebonyi State Police Command SP Joshua Ukandu has dismissed a vire video currently circulating on social media...

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Guardian Nigeria Bandits kill Civil Defense officer, kidnap daughter in Kogi

An officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), identified as Mr. Ayo, has been killed by gunmen suspected to...

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Guardian Nigeria ACCI seeks halt to proposed sweetened beverage Tax

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called for the suspension of the proposed Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) t...

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Guardian Nigeria Cross River recovers public assets, boosts revenue base — Otu Aides

The Cross River State Government says it has intensified efforts to recover public assets, protect government property and strengt...

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Guardian Nigeria Two killed in suspected communal attack in Cross River

Tension has gripped parts of Cross River State following the killing of two farmers in a suspected attack along the Ekpenti Farm R...

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Guardian Nigeria Court to hear suit seeking disclosure on NASENI’s multi-billion naira funds, foreign investments

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is facing increased scrutiny over its management of public...

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Guardian Nigeria Strengthen efforts aimed at disrupting terrorism financing,’- COAS urges banks

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called on the Nigerian banking sector to strengthen efforts aimed at di...

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Guardian Nigeria NBA, business leaders demand measurable Impact from Tinubu’s reform drive

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and key stakeholders in the business and legal sectors have urged policymakers to move beyond t...

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Guardian Nigeria Ayra Starr’s ‘Bloody Samaritan’ earns UK Silver Certification

Four years after its release, Ayra Starr’s breakout single “Bloody Samaritan” has earned a UK Silver certification from the Britis...

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Premium Times ICC suspends chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations

This decision is the latest development in the case that has been ongoing for two years. The post ICC suspends chief prosecutor Ka...

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Premium Times Reps summon service chiefs, Ribadu over worsening insecurity

Lawmakers called for stronger security measures, increased investment in technology, the recruitment of forest guards and renewed...

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