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• Forest security, mineral resources and food security

  20-07-2026 01:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By YUSUF KOLAWOLEThe sovereignty of any nation is not measured only by the strength of its military or the size of its economy; it is also reflected in its ability to control its territory, protect its natural resources, secure its food systems, and guarantee the safety of its citizens. For Nigeria, a country blessed with vast forests, abundant mineral resources, fertile agricultural land, and strategic geographic importance, the protection of these assets is directly linked to national so
  
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• M-East war: Almost 100 US troops injured in recent weeks — Pentagon

  22-07-2026 07:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency reportNearly 100 US service members have been injured over the last two weeks of escalating strikes on Iran, the Pentagon has said.
  This is even as Tehran launched a wave of reprisals to the tenth consecutive night of attacks.
  President Donald Trump vowed to take care of the Houthi rebels if the Iran-backed militant group follows through on its threatened blockade of Saudi ports.
  “If something like that happens, we take care of it,” Trump told reporters
  
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• Abacha’s regime marked by brutal repression, rights abuses, says ex-DSS operative

  22-07-2026 07:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree, has described the regime of late military Head of State, late Gen. Sani Abacha, as one of “extreme authoritarianism and brutal repression.”
  The retired intelligence officer added that Abacha’s regime was marked by widespread human rights violations and political persecution.
  Amachree made the remarks in his new memoir, ‘DSS @40: My Journey Behind the Shield,’ excerpts of which were publ
  
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• Nigeria can’t scale $1trn economy on shaky terrain of weak governance — Shettima

  22-07-2026 07:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Nkiruka NnoromLAGOS—Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria cannot achieve its $1 trillion economy target on the shaky terrain of weak compliance, regulatory laxity and ethical ambivalence, declaring that only a bedrock of flawless corporate governance could sustain the nation’s economic ambition.
  Speaking at the 3rd National Corporate Governance Summit organised by the Institute of Directors Centre for Corporate Governance, IODCCG, in Lagos yesterday, Shettima said the t
  
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• CBN retains rate at 26.5%, cites Middle East tensions

  22-07-2026 07:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  •Says banks no longer need forbearance•External reserves sustains upward trend, hit $52.5bnBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent.CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision yesterday after the 306th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja.He said the committee also retained the standing facilities corridor around the MPR at +50/-450 basis points, the Cash Reserve Ratio
  
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• Naira appreciates to N1,409/$ in parallel market

  22-07-2026 07:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,409 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,416 per dollar on Monday.
  Similarly, the naira appreciated to N1,374.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM .
  Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira fell to N1374.5 per dollar from N1378.5 per dollar on Monday, indicating N4 appreciation for the naira.
  Consequently, the margin between the parallel and official m
  
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• Tinubu’s reforms laying foundation for prosperous Nigeria, says Information Minister

  22-07-2026 07:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, yesterday declared that the far-reaching economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu were steadily repositioning Nigeria for long-term prosperity.
  He insisted that the difficult decisions taken by the administration were already yielding positive results in fiscal stability, investor confidence and national development.
  The Minister made the remarks in Abuja while receiving the leadership of th
  
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• Reps to ONSA: Explain why you ignored alert on PFIPC

  22-07-2026 06:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Demand answers on security lapses lWe rejected PFIPC’s request for collaboration – Foreign Ministry
  By Gift ChapiOdekimaABUJA — The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the alleged establishment of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC, without legal backing has summoned the National Security Adviser, NSA, and Minister of Foreign Affairs to explain how the council allegedly operated despite concerns over its legitimacy.
  The NSA
  
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• E-invoicing: NRS sets July 31 deadline for compliance

  22-07-2026 06:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Providence AyanfeoluwaThe Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, has set July 31, 2026, as the deadline for all large taxpayers to fully adopt the national e-invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System (EFS).This follows a public notice issued by the NRS on February 17, 2026, on the implementation timeline and the mandatory adoption of the national e-invoicing and EFS, otherwise known as the Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS).In the public notice, the Chairman of the NRS, Zacch Adedeji, informed all large
  
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• FGN bonds attract N1.74trn, records   45% oversubscription

  22-07-2026 06:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction in July 2026 was oversubscribed by 45 percent, or N540 billion, attracting total subscriptions of N1.74 trillion against the N1.2 trillion offered by the Debt Management Office (DMO).This reflects strong investor demand for Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) debt instruments.According to the July FGN Bond Auction results released by the DMO yesterday, investors submitted bids worth N1.74 trillion for bonds valued a
  
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• NIMASA reviews ship-port security protocols

  22-07-2026 06:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseIn a bid to strengthen security at Nigerian ports, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced a review of security protocols governing interactions between ships and port facilities.In a notice issued to all maritime security stakeholders, NIMASA stated that all vessels are required to submit their Security-Related Pre-Arrival Information (SR-PAI) at least 72 hours before entering Nigerian waters.Part of the notice stated that the new prot
  
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• Dangote Refinery ramps up fuel exports as crude shortages, forex squeeze bite

  22-07-2026 06:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By UdemeAkpan, Energy EditorThe Dangote Petroleum Refinery has significantly increased exports of refined petroleum products as inadequate domestic crude oil supply and persistent foreign exchange constraints continue to hamper its operations.This comes as rising global crude oil prices are expected to increase feedstock costs for the 650,000-barrels-per-day refinery, although stronger prices for refined petroleum products are providing some support for refining margins.Checks by Vanguard
  
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• Yohanna Kusau: A quiet champion of primary healthcare in Nigeria

  22-07-2026 02:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayomide Ladipo & Lois SamboThe day begins early at Kabusa Primary Healthcare Centre. Before the morning sun fully settles over the community, the waiting area is already alive with activity. The cries of babies in their mothers’ arms. Pregnant women gently rubbing their growing bellies as they wait for antenatal check-ups. Children cling to their parents, some sleepy, others restless. The air is filled with conversations, footsteps, occasional coughs, and the steady rhythm of
  
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• How did Ejiro happen to journalism: A response to “How did Sheriff happen to Delta?”

  22-07-2026 02:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By FESTUS OKUBOR Reading Ejiro Idama’s latest offering in Vanguard was like watching a gifted comedian trying very hard to pass for an auditor. The jokes landed. The arithmetic did not. It reminded me of the old Ika saying: “The man who counts another man’s yams with his eyes often forgets to count the ones in his own barn.”Ejiro asks, “How did Sheriff happen to Delta?” Permit me to ask a simpler question: How did satire become a substitute for evid
  
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• Wike: The standout FCT minister in 50 years of Abuja

  22-07-2026 02:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By KEHINDE OLAOSEBIKAN I was there. The President said it. A former FCT minister affirmed it. As a resident since 1988, I confirm it. I was at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, Friday night for the special thanksgiving banquet organized to celebrate the successful inauguration of 31 projects across the Federal Capital Territory as part of activities marking the third anniversary of the present administration. Speaking through the Presid
  
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• Keeping exams within reach of every child

  22-07-2026 02:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Government did well to suspend its proposed increase in the registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. It is a decision that reflects not only sensitivity to public opinion but also a recognition of the harsh economic realities confronting Nigerian families. We are calling for an indefinite suspension of the proposal, and the reasons for this are obvious.This is hardly the time to impose additional fi
  
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• What are the functions of ministries in a country? (Part 3), by Usman Sarki

  22-07-2026 02:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  “The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there”, John Buchan.In the hilarious and admirable British comedy series, “Yes, Prime Minister”, Dorothy Wainwright, an adviser to the fictional Prime Minister James Hacker, once delivered a devastating verdict on the Department of Education. According to her, it was not the guardian of education but its graveyard. Her remedy was as brutal as it was mirthful
  
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• Nelson Mandela and ANC’s many failures, by Ochereome Nnanna

  22-07-2026 02:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  If you ask anyone, “who is the greatest African of all time?”, the name of Nelson Mandela of South Africa will likely pop up. I took this question to three Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms: ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. They all chorused “Dr Nelson Mandela.” While Gemini and Claude held Kwame Nkrumah in second place with Mansa Musa third, ChatGPT put Mansa Musa second and Nkrumah third. In typical fashion, ChatGPT went on to rank six other greats: Julius Nyerere
  
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• Taking care of the telecoms poor, by Okoh Aihe

  22-07-2026 02:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The holy book tells us that the poor will always live with us in our societies. It means you can never wish away the poor even if you are offended by their existence. No magic wand will obliterate the presence of the poor, except concerted efforts to change their status. Apart from individual efforts, nations and societies are challenged to do something about their poor, to elevate their standard and give them an acceptable modicum of reasonable living. It is common knowledge that nations
  
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• Why the NBA physician must first heal herself, by Rotimi Fasan

  22-07-2026 02:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  With the emergence of Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) as the 33rd president of the Nigerian Bar Association, the controversies that had preceded this year’s election would seem to have subsided despite fears that the post-election period might be mired in litigation. Such fears have so far proven only partially founded, as some lawyers have allegedly headed for the courts while the losers in the presidential contest, Lateef Omoyemi Akangba (SAN) and Olumuyiwa Akinboro (SAN), seem t
  
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• Owie mourns Mary Amaechi

  22-07-2026 02:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Senator Rowland Owie KSJI JP, former Chief Whip of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of Mrs Mary Amaechi, the beloved  mother of his brother Knight, His Excellency Rt Honourable Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi KSJI.Mrs Amaechi passed away peacefully on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at the age of 89.Senator Owie said: “I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of Mrs Mary Amaechi, a devout Christian, respected community leader and
  
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• Adesina emerges Three crowns mum of the year 2026

  22-07-2026 02:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Three Crowns Milk, one of Nigeria’s most trusted dairy brands from FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC has announced Olaide Adesina as winner of the Three Crowns Mum of the Year 2026 at the grand finale of its flagship mum wellness initiative, held on Sunday, 19 July 2026, at Classique Event Centre, Oregun, Lagos.Now in its 8th edition, Three Crowns Mum of the Year competition has become one of Nigeria’s leading initiatives dedicated to celebrating and recognising mothers.This year&r
  
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• Nigerians urged to embrace summer cruise holidays

  22-07-2026 02:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Royal Caribbean Nigeria has urged Nigerians seeking a refreshing summer getaway to consider cruise holidays, saying it is a convenient way to explore multiple destinations without the hassle of repeatedly packing and unpacking.The call comes amid growing recognition of the importance of leisure and recreation to human well-being.The World Leisure Organisation states that leisure plays an essential role in individual, community and national development, contributing to quality of life and overal
  
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• Tinubu approves new army battalion for Kwara to strengthen security

  22-07-2026 01:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army battalion in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, as part of efforts to strengthen security in the state.The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor, Mashood AbdulRafiu Agboola.The new military formation is expected to enhance security operations, particularly in parts of Kwara State affected by ba
  
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• Sokoto Govt warns against fertiliser diversion as Kebbe receives 3,600 bags for farmers

  22-07-2026 01:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoThe Sokoto State Government has warned against the diversion, hoarding or resale of fertiliser meant for farmers as the distribution of free agricultural inputs under Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration continues across the state.The warning was issued during the distribution of fertiliser allocated to Kebbe Local Government Area, where six trucks carrying a total of 3,600 bags of fertiliser were received for onward distribution to farmers ahead of the 2026 wet
  
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• Decomposed body in singer D4vd’s car was ‘unrecognizable’, court hears

  22-07-2026 00:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The body of a teenage girl found in the trunk of US singer D4vd’s car had been decomposed to the point it was “unrecognizable,” a police detective testified in a Los Angeles court on Tuesday.The 21-year-old D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, faces several charges including murder in the horrifying death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.Her body was discovered in Burke’s Tesla last September within days of what would have been her 15th birthday.Los Angeles Police Det
  
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• External reserves stand at $52bn – CBN gov, Cardoso

  22-07-2026 00:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, says Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves has presently risen to 52.52 billion dollars.Cardoso said this on Tuesday in Abuja, while presenting a communique issued at the end of the 306th meeting of the apex bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).He had earlier announced the decision of the MPC to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent.The committee also retained the Standing Facilities Corridor around th
  
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• Tinubu’s reforms repositioning Nigeria for long-term prosperity – Information Minister

  21-07-2026 23:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the bold reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu are repositioning Nigeria for long-term prosperity through growing economic stability, improved investor confidence and accelerated national development.The minister said this on Tuesday when the leadership of the APC Forum of Former Presiding Officers of State Houses of Assembly (FOPSHA) paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.The forum was led by its Chairman, Sen. Wasiu
  
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• Morgan Rogers says happy to join ‘biggest club in London’ Chelsea

  21-07-2026 23:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emmanuel OkogbaChelsea have confirmed the signing of England international Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, with the 23-year-old forward joining the Blues on a contract that runs until 2033.The Premier League club announced the transfer on Tuesday, saying Rogers will link up with head coach Xabi Alonso’s squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.Speaking after completing the move, Rogers expressed his excitement about joining the West London club.“I’m so excited. For me, Chelsea are
  
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• ITF begins screening of 100,000 artisans

  21-07-2026 23:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) on Tuesday kicked off its annual screening of 100,000 Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA), capturing over 3,000 participants in Lagos.The exercise is aimed at equipping artisans with free technical training, internationally recognised certification, and job placement support across trades like plumbing and tailoring, among others.Speaking during the training, Mr Hassan Sauman, Technical Vocational Skills Training Development Department, ITF, said that the progr
  
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