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• Lagos school alumni mark 30th anniversary with solar project

  21-08-2026 02:58 via punchng.com
  
  St. Gregory’s College Lagos alumni (1996 set) celebrate their 30th anniversary with a solar power project donation to improve the learning environment.Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-school-alumni-mark-30th-anniversary-with-solar-project/
  
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• Guinness declares N265bn revenue, PAT up 53% to N25.3bn

  21-08-2026 09:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Etop EkanemGuinness Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its confidence in the strength and future of its business, as the Company enters a new phase of growth underpinned by improved profitability, a significantly stronger balance sheet and continued investment in its brands, manufacturing capabilities and route to market.The company shared this outlook during its first half 2026 (H1’26) Investors and Analysts Call, where Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Girish Sharma, Finance and Str
  
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• NiDCOM hails ‘London bus aunty’ over UK bus stop named in her honour

  21-08-2026 09:25 via punchng.com
  
  NiDCOM celebrates Bemi Orojuogun, the ‘London Bus Aunty,’ as a UK bus stop is named in her honour, recognising her positive representation of Nigerians.Read More: https://punchng.com/nidcom-hails-london-bus-aunty-over-uk-bus-stop-named-in-her-honour/
  
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• EPL: Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Savinho from Manchester City

  21-08-2026 09:25 via punchng.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur agrees a £75m deal with Manchester City to sign Brazilian winger Savinho. Get the full details on Spurs’ latest transfer coup.Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-spurs-agree-75m-deal-to-sign-savinho-from-manchester-city/
  
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• NIWA partners Parts Central to end indiscriminate dumping on waterways

  21-08-2026 09:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Providence AyanfeoluwaThe National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), in collaboration with Parts Central Limited, has unveiled an environmental initiative to tackle indiscriminate dumping and pollution on Nigeria’s inland waterways.The programme is designed to identify sources of pollution, deploy structured waste-removal and recycling systems, improve navigability, conserve aquatic biodiversity and create jobs for riverine communities. It is also expected to support the growth of Nig
  
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• New regulatory environment kicks off at ports

  21-08-2026 09:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) has formally commenced operations, ushering in a new era designed to make Nigeria’s ports more transparent, competitive, predictable and efficient.The commencement follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026, which established NPERA as the statutory authority responsible for the economic regulation of the nation’s ports.Chairman of the NPERA Governing Board, Dr. Ibr
  
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• UN security council holds second poll to select next secretary-general

  21-08-2026 09:10 via punchng.com
  
  The UN Security Council conducts its second straw poll to select the next Secretary-General. Learn about the front-runners and the opaque selection processRead More: https://punchng.com/un-security-council-holds-second-poll-to-select-next-secretary-general/
  
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• Plane crash kills eight at US Air Force site in Alaska

  21-08-2026 09:10 via punchng.com
  
  Eight people died in a devastating Alaska plane crash at a remote US Air Force radar site. Investigations are underway into the civilian-contracted aircrafRead More: https://punchng.com/plane-crash-kills-eight-at-us-air-force-site-in-alaska/
  
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• Umeh seeks FG intervention over erosion, flooding in Anambra

  21-08-2026 09:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Vincent UjumaduAWKA — The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Chief Victor Umeh, has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the erosion and flooding threatening Obosi, the hometown of former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, and Ogidi, hometown of renowned novelist, Prof. Chinua Achebe.The two communities in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State are currently facing severe erosion and flooding, which have affe
  
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• Zulum seeks stronger UN, donor investment in Borno recovery

  21-08-2026 09:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriMAIDUGURI — Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has called for stronger collaboration and co-investment among the state and Federal Governments, the United Nations, development partners, international financial institutions and the private sector to accelerate the state’s recovery and sustainable development.Zulum made the call on Thursday at the Council Chambers of the Government House, Maiduguri, during the fourth Project Board Meeting of th
  
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• Killings: Plateau won’t surrender ancestral land — Mutfwang

  21-08-2026 09:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Bin Mper killings direct affront to me, Governor saysBy Golok NanmwaJOS — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has described the deadly attack on Bin Mper community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area as a direct attack on his person, vowing that his administration would do everything within its powers to protect the people and prevent the takeover of their ancestral lands.Mutfwang stated this on Thursday when he visited the community to sympathise with victims a
  
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• NAICOM issues licences to seven additional verified companies

  21-08-2026 08:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Rosemary IwunzeThe National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, yesterday, issued new licences to the seven additional insurance companies that have been confirmed and verified as compliant with the new minimum capital requirement under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Agenda (NIIRA 2025).According to NAICOM, the development marks another significant milestone in strengthening confidence, enhancing financial stability, and promoting professionalism within Nigeria’s insurance industry.T
  
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• AFRAA welcomes Enugu Air, strengthens Nigeria’s domestic aviation growth

  21-08-2026 08:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has admitted Enugu Air as Member, extending the Association’s membership base in Nigeria’s fast-growing domestic aviation market and reaffirming AFRAA’s commitment to supporting the continued development of African carriers across the continent.This was announced by AFRAA in Nairobi on Wednesday, making Enugu Air the 50th Member of the association, joining the AFRAA airline fraternity, collectively representing more than 85 per cent of
  
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• From banking to entertainment: How Nigerians consumed 6.98m TB in five months

  21-08-2026 08:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet UmehFrom transferring money through mobile banking applications to attending virtual business meetings, streaming films, watching videos, marketing products, attending online classes and chatting with friends and family, the internet has quietly become part of almost every aspect of daily life in Nigeria.
  The scale of that dependence is reflected in the country’s data consumption.
  Between January and May 2026, Nigerians consumed approximately 6.98 million terabytes, TB, of inter
  
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• Apapa Customs boosts revenue drive with N28bn daily collection

  21-08-2026 08:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Godwin OritseThe Apapa Area One Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated N28.1 billion last Tuesday, the highest single day revenue collection in the history of the Command.The latest feat surpassed the Command’s previous record of N20.1 billion, recorded in September 2025, shortly after the assumption of office of the current Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba.The new milestone came barely weeks after the Command posted an unprecedented N323 billion
  
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• Media under pressure: Battles 29 US states over alleged Facebook, Instagram harm to children

  21-08-2026 08:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  ….Zuckerberg, Mosseri expected to testify…FCCPC previously secured $220m fine against Meta, WhatsAppBy Juliet UmehSocial media is facing one of its biggest legal tests as Meta Platforms, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, battles 29 US states over allegations that it deliberately designed its platforms in ways that could harm children and teenagers.The multi-week trial, which opened Tuesday in a federal court in Oakland, California, has placed Meta’s product design, y
  
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• FG to unveil power sector scorecards, may sanction underperforming DisCos, GenCos

  21-08-2026 08:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal Government (FG) is set to introduce performance scorecards for operators across Nigeria’s electricity value chain, with underperforming distribution and generation companies (DisCos and GenCos) to face sanctions while high-performing operators will be rewarded.Meanwhile, Nigerians spent an estimated N16.5 trillion on self-generated electricity in 2023, compared with about N1 trillion in revenue generated by the national grid, underscoring the enormous economic cost of Nigeria&
  
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• Cartoon: Grammar governor, shakis governor, native doctor governor, dancing governor – what’s next?

  21-08-2026 08:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Vanguard NewsThe post Cartoon: Grammar governor, shakis governor, native doctor governor, dancing governor – what’s next? appeared first on Vanguard News.
  
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• Resist ‘Japa’, serve Nigeria, UNIOSUN VC tells medical graduates

  21-08-2026 08:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …As MDCN inducts 90 pioneer graduatesBy Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Prof. Clement Adebooye, has charged the institution’s pioneer medical graduates to resist the temptation to leave the country in pursuit of opportunities abroad, popularly known as “Japa”, and instead dedicate themselves to serving Nigeria.Adebooye gave the charge on Thursday at the induction of 90 medical graduates by the Medical and Dental Council of N
  
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•  Verification checks are turning withdrawals into a waiting game

  21-08-2026 08:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  It used to be that getting your winnings out of an online casino or betting site was almost instant. Now, though, plenty of players find themselves stuck waiting—sometimes for days—while verification checks drag out the process.Whether it’s updating your identification, confirming your address, or jumping through regulatory hoops, what should be a simple withdrawal can suddenly feel like a marathon. For many, the excitement of a win is quickly replaced by frustration as routin
  
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• Bettors are switching bookmakers the moment a payout gets delayed

  21-08-2026 08:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  For most bettors, a fast payout isn’t just nice to have—it’s what they expect every single time. The second a withdrawal drags or winnings don’t appear, frustration sets in fast.Across major betting markets, it’s now common for players to abandon a bookmaker at the first sign of a delay. Some might wait and hope it’s just a glitch, but more and more simply leave without warning. Patterns in forums and feedback show this isn’t a rare reaction anymore. As
  
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• Goronyo Boat Tragedy: Shagari mourns victims, demands urgent safety measures

  21-08-2026 08:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSOKOTO — The Chairman, Governing Board of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Alhaji Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat mishap in Gorau Village, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, which reportedly claimed several lives.Shagari described the incident as a painful and devastating tragedy, saying the loss of innocent lives was deeply distressing to the Sokoto State Government, the people of Goronyo Local Gov
  
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• Kano receives returned migrants almost weekly — AHIP

  21-08-2026 08:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Hadiza YusufKano State receives returned migrants almost every week, with stakeholders warning that the state’s location along major migration routes exposes many young people to irregular migration, human trafficking and forced labour.The Project Manager of the Adolescent Health and Information Project (AHIP) ROOTS Programme, Halima Kasim Usman, disclosed this on Thursday during the second quarterly review meeting of the programme’s Technical Working Group in Kano.Usman said Kan
  
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• Adeleke’s re-election reflects Osun people’s confidence, says Ogiyan

  21-08-2026 08:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinThe Ogiyan of Ejigboland in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Omowonuola Oyeyode Oyesosin II, MFR, has described the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke as a reflection of the confidence reposed in his administration by the people of the state.In a congratulatory letter dated August 18, 2026, and made available to journalists in Ilorin, the traditional ruler said Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 governorship election demonstrated the people&rs
  
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• FG spends N700m to certify 7,000 Nigerian artisans

  21-08-2026 08:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Golok NanmwaJOS – The Industrial Training Fund says it has committed over N700 million to the international certification of more than 7,000 Nigerian artisans under the Federal Government’s Skill-Up Artisans, SUPA, programme.
  The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of ITF, Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun, disclosed this while monitoring the ongoing international certification examination at the ITF Centre of Excellence in Jos, Plateau State. Ogun said the examination was being
  
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• How Taraba Poly student who lost both hands to high-tension wire survived

  21-08-2026 08:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Begs Governor Kefas, philanthropists for help
  By Femi BolajiJalingo – On the morning of May 21, 2025, the air in Jalingo was electric with anticipation. Flags fluttered along the restricted Government House corridor as the city prepared to host the prestigious Taraba State International Investment Summit (TARVEST) and welcome Vice President Kashim Shettima.
  Among the crowd stood Iorhee Saanmoyol Paul, a vibrant National Diploma student at Taraba State Polytechnic, holding aloft a
  
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• Police intensify bush clearance, dislodge criminals from Kogi forests

  21-08-2026 08:16 via punchng.com
  
  Kogi State Police Command intensifies bush clearance operations, dislodging criminals from forests linking Kabba/Bunu, Obajana, and Lokoja. Residents’ confRead More: https://punchng.com/police-intensify-bush-clearance-dislodge-criminals-from-kogi-forests/
  
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• Morning recap: States get N435bn for security, Atiku’s subsidy push opposed, other top stories

  21-08-2026 08:16 via punchng.com
  
  Catch up on Nigeria’s top stories: states get N435bn for security, opposition to Atiku’s subsidy plan, NFF funds probe, and UK travel warning. Get your NigRead More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-states-get-n435bn-for-security-atikus-subsidy-push-opposed-other-top-stories/
  
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• Inside Ayetoro, Nigerian fishing community slowly swallowed by Atlantic

  21-08-2026 07:59 via punchng.com
  
  Explore Ayetoro, a Nigerian fishing community battling severe coastal erosion. Learn how the Atlantic Ocean is slowly swallowing homes and livelihoods.Read More: https://punchng.com/inside-ayetoro-nigerian-fishing-community-slowly-swallowed-by-atlantic/
  
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• Champions Arsenal embrace being ‘hunted’ as Premier League returns

  21-08-2026 07:59 via punchng.com
  
  Champions Arsenal are ready to be ‘hunted’ as the Premier League returns. Mikel Arteta’s side aims to cement their position as English football’s preeminenRead More: https://punchng.com/champions-arsenal-embrace-being-hunted-as-premier-league-returns/
  
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