archive2025

The World Bank has warned that extreme poverty is growing rapidly in Nigeria and 38 other economies affected by conflict and instability, worsening hunger and pushing development goals further out of reach. The bank made this known in a statement released on Friday titled “Extreme Poverty is Rising Fast in...

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr.Taiwo Oyedele, has clarified reports in the media about the monthly income tax to be paid by Nigerians under the tax reform bills signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday. Oyedele was quoted on Channels Television’s...

Nigeria’s total public debt rose to N149.39 trillion as of March 31, 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of N27.72 trillion or 22.8 per cent compared to the N121.67 trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. The Debt Management Office's (DMO) latest figures also indicate a quarter-on-quarter increase of N4.72...

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has commended Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje for resigning as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Ganduje submitted his resignation letter to the party’s National Working Committee...

The NGX All-Share Index and Market Capitalization appreciated by 1.57% and 1.92% to close the week at 119,995.76 and N 75.962 trillion respectively. Similarly, all other indices finished higher with the exception of NGX Oil and Gas Index, which depreciated by 2.23% . A total turnover of 3.903 billion shares...

Anambra State, the Light of the Nation, is set to beat to a thrilling new rhythm on Saturday, 28th June 2025, as Governor Charles Soludo will formally unveil the magnificent, sprawling Solution Fun City in Awka. Tagged 'Anambra Megafest,' the grand opening of the Solution Fun City promises to be...

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has resigned from his position, Saturday Vanguard has learned. Although the exact circumstances surrounding his resignation remain unclear as of press time, a senior party official confirmed the development, stating simply, “Yes, it is true. He has resigned.”...

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has lauded Governor Charles Soludo for his security initiatives, which have led to a remarkable improvement in the safety of the people and the peace being experienced in Anambra State. Prof. Yakubu made this announcement during his opening...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, June 26 is, 2025, opposed an application filed by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, seeking leave of court to travel abroad for medical treatment. The application was presented before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja,...

Amid the raging uncertainties across the globe, the management of Investdata Consulting Limited, on Friday announced plans to hold its long-running Master Class this Saturday, June 28, 2025. The Master Class for the 2025Q3, holding virtually, is scheduled to begin at 9 am prompt. As usual, equity market and economic...