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Lebanon faces Israeli airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after a rare evacuation order. Thousands flee Dahiyeh as traffic blocks roads across the capital.

Somalia's banking sector has seen rapid expansion over the past 10 years but structural weaknesses mean the sector remains fragile. Mohamed Ibrahim analyses how the industry can build on its current growth to ensure long-term stability and growth.

By Yinka Kolawole,  with agency report Not less than 12 states have enacted the tax harmonisation law considered a crucial  part of the broader tax reform agenda introduced by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in Abuja yesterday, the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms  and Minister of State for […] The post 12 states have enacted tax harmonisation law — Oyedele appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Yinka Kolawole Activities in Nigeria’s cotton, textile and garment industry continued to trend downward in 2025, with the industry’s contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, declining to N4.384 trillion, reflecting persistent structural challenges confronting the sector. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that the sector’s output has recorded a steady […] The post Decline in textile sector persists as GDP contribution falls 3.6% in 2yrs appeared first on Vanguard News.

•NISO blames poor gas supply By Mariam Eko The crisis in Nigeria’s power sector worsened yesterday with further decline recorded in power generation.   Data obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO, showed that generation stood at 2,898 megawatts, MW, yesterday, a shortfall of 11 percent from 3,222MW recorded on Monday. The sharp drop forced electricity Distribution […] The post Power crisis worsens as generation drops 11% to 2,898 MW appeared first on Vanguard News.

They demanded government help bring their sons home and ban the recruitment of Kenyans for Moscow's war.

The presidency said the agreement paves the way for a development that could add approximately 150,000 barrels per day to the country's production capacity. The post Tinubu announces ‘historic’ deal to end decades-long OPL 245 controversy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Shareholders of Vitafoam Nigeria Plc , have approved a N125 million capital injection through a bonus share issue and endorsed a N3.75 billion dividend payout, signalling strong investor confidence in the company’s improving financial performance. The post Vitafoam shareholders endorse N3.75 bn dividend, bonus shares appeared first on Vanguard News.

To continue helping Nigerians “Always Stay Active,” vivo officially introduced the vivo Y31d, a well-rounded smartphone designed for users who value long-lasting battery performance, durability, and everyday usability. The post vivo launches smartphone with battery durability in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

Experts in the insurance and financial services sector have called for stronger regulation, improved public awareness and digital distribution channels The post Experts seek sector reforms to deepen insurance penetration in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.