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30 innovation teams emerge in Nigerian Engineering Olympiad regional qualifiers

Vanguard Nigeria • 06 Apr 2026, 05:57

THE Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO) has selected 30 standout innovation teams to advance to the regional phase of its national competition, marking a key milestone in a 10-mon…

THE Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO) has selected 30 standout innovation teams to advance to the regional phase of its national competition, marking a key milestone in a 10-month initiative aimed at transforming academic research into commercially viable and sustainable enterprises. Chosen from 375 submissions, the teams represent Nigeria’s emerging generation of engineers, with five projects […] The post 30 innovation teams emerge in Nigerian Engineering Olympiad regional qualifiers appeared first on Vanguard News.

FG to establish cybersecurity coordination council to tackle rising threats

Vanguard Nigeria • 06 Apr 2026, 05:24

The Federal Government, FG, has announced plans to establish a national cybersecurity coordination council to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to fight growing cyber threats. In a st…

The Federal Government, FG, has announced plans to establish a national cybersecurity coordination council to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to fight growing cyber threats. In a statement the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy said the proposed council will serve as a multi-stakeholder platform to enhance coordination, information sharing, and collaboration across public and […] The post FG to establish cybersecurity coordination council to tackle rising threats appeared first on Vanguard News.

New tax law: NRS takes over collection of mineral royalties

Vanguard Nigeria • 06 Apr 2026, 05:20

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), has taken over the collection of mineral royalties from mining sector operators across the country. This was the outcome of a meeting between th…

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), has taken over the collection of mineral royalties from mining sector operators across the country. This was the outcome of a meeting between the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake and the NRS chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, held at the former’s office in Abuja, to define ways of working together. […] The post New tax law: NRS takes over collection of mineral royalties appeared first on Vanguard News.

Easter holiday: Stock market trades cautiously as investors sustain rally

Vanguard Nigeria • 06 Apr 2026, 05:13

By Peter Egwuatu   The Nigeria stock market traded cautiously last week, even as investors sustained the ongoing rally. Consequently, despite the shortened trading days …

By Peter Egwuatu   The Nigeria stock market traded cautiously last week, even as investors sustained the ongoing rally. Consequently, despite the shortened trading days of the week due to the Easter holidays, capital appreciation reached over N837 billion on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX. The NGX market capitalisation, which represents the total value of stocks listed […] The post Easter holiday: Stock market trades cautiously as investors sustain rally appeared first on Vanguard News.

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace During Easter Celebrations

Africanews EN • 05 Apr 2026, 20:04

Catholic Christians gathered around the world on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and share a message of hope.

Catholic Christians gathered around the world on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and share a message of hope.

Tinubu approves N3.3tn plan to clear power sector debts

Premium Times Nigeria • 05 Apr 2026, 19:43

The government argued that the move will stabilise electricity supply and restore investor confidence. The post Tinubu approves N3.3tn plan to clear power sector debts appeared fi…

The government argued that the move will stabilise electricity supply and restore investor confidence. The post Tinubu approves N3.3tn plan to clear power sector debts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Iran says it destroyed four US army aircraft

Africanews EN • 05 Apr 2026, 15:16

Iran’s joint command claimed on Sunday that the aircraft were destroyed during the complex rescue of an airman whose fighter jet was shot down on Friday

Iran’s joint command claimed on Sunday that the aircraft were destroyed during the complex rescue of an airman whose fighter jet was shot down on Friday

Congo to take third-country deportees from the US under new deal

Africanews EN • 05 Apr 2026, 13:48

The deportees will start arriving in Congo this month, the Congolese Ministry of Communications said in a statement, without further details on the date or the number of deportees…

The deportees will start arriving in Congo this month, the Congolese Ministry of Communications said in a statement, without further details on the date or the number of deportees expected

Gay Senegalese man seeks asylum as authorities step up crackdown

Africanews EN • 05 Apr 2026, 11:50

Senegal has enacted legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison

Senegal has enacted legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison

Africa faces growth slowdown due to war on Iran - Report

Africanews EN • 05 Apr 2026, 09:44

The conflict threatens to increase the cost of living and curtail growth on the continent, the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB) said in a report Saturday

The conflict threatens to increase the cost of living and curtail growth on the continent, the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB) said in a report Saturday

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