Author: Vardiafrica

Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Tuesday, visited Bin-Per community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State to commiserate with residents following the recent attack that claimed more than 26 lives. Obi, who was accompanied by members of his team, visited the community to sympathise with families who lost loved ones and identify with residents still grappling with the impact of the devastating incident. Addressing residents during the visit, Obi urged the people to remain strong and united, while calling on governments at all levels to take decisive action to protect lives and property.“The…

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the full automation of academic certificate evaluation and authentication, eliminating the need for applicants to visit the Ministry physically. The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, said the initiative is a major step in the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda and aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Under the new system, applicants can complete the entire credential evaluation and authentication process online through the Ministry’s dedicated platform. The reform is designed to reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, accelerate processing, improve transparency and provide more convenient services to Nigerians and…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned politicians and political parties against using abusive, intemperate or inflammatory language in their campaigns ahead of the 2027 general election, saying offenders risk heavy fines and possible imprisonment under the Electoral Act 2026. The Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, in a telephone interview, said campaign rhetoric crosses the legal threshold into electoral intimidation the moment it moves beyond robust partisan debate or policy critique and enters the realm of coercion, hate speech or the threat of harm. “Under the Nigerian legal framework, rhetoric becomes punishable intimidation when…

Thirty-eight young graduates of engineering and geosciences on Friday in Port Harcourt completed kick-off formalities for a 12-month Nigerian Content (NC) Human Capacity Development (HCD) Training Programme on the Provision of Turnkey Joint Venture (JV) Services for Workover and Recompletion of Obiafu 44 Well. Located in the Obiafu-Obrikom Field (Oil Mining Lease 61) within the Niger Delta, the Well is a strategic offshore gas-condensate asset. Structured into six months of intensive classroom instruction and six months of on-the-job training, the programme covers Basic Drilling Engineering Operations, Well Planning and Design, Measurement While Drilling (MWD), Logging While Drilling (LWD), Drilling Rigs Operation…

The Federal Government has urged Nigerian manufacturers and businesses to take advantage of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) to expand exports, access new West African markets and increase production. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the call at an ETLS sensitisation workshop for the North-East zone held in Bauchi. The workshop focused on increasing intra-regional trade through the scheme and improving businesses’ understanding of the opportunities available under the regional trade framework. The Federal Government considers the ETLS an important instrument for strengthening economic integration among ECOWAS member states. Enikanolaiye said businesses could use the scheme…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched an investigation into Uber’s abrupt withdrawal from the Nigerian market, with particular attention to services left unfulfilled for customers. The commission’s Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, disclosed this on Sunday while speaking to Bloomberg, saying the regulator was examining the circumstances surrounding the ride-hailing company’s exit. According to Bello, the investigation would focus on how Uber handled its obligations to customers before shutting down its Nigerian operations. “We are looking into the manner of their exit, particularly in respect of unfulfilled services to the customers,” he said. Uber announced on…

Senator Uba Sani commended the President of Dangote Industries Ltd., Alhaji Aliko Dangote, for being patriotic and committed to the economic development of Nigeria by always looking inwards with his investments. .He noted that investments like the ones in DPAN contribute significantly to industrial development, technology transfer, job creation, and economic growth, while reaffirming the Kaduna State Government’s commitment to supporting credible private-sector investments that create opportunities and strengthen the State’s industrial base. Backing his words with action, Gov. Sani pledged to hand over the official land title documents to the company and assured the management that he would engage his…

Uber has launched a limited robotaxi service in London, just a day after ending its 12-year ride-hailing operation in Nigeria. The global mobility company on Thursday introduced the autonomous vehicle service in partnership with Wayve, a UK-based self-driving technology company, as it intensifies efforts to make autonomous transportation a major part of its global business. The development came barely 24 hours after Uber announced its exit from Nigeria, where it had operated since 2014. The London launch marks a significant shift in the company’s strategy, with Uber increasingly investing in autonomous mobility and partnerships with technology and automotive companies. The…

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Tuesday participated actively in the Africa Local Content Programme, a key event at the ongoing Africa Oil Week held in Accra, Ghana. Africa Oil Week (AOW 2026) is a leading international conference, networking, and exhibition programme focused on Africa’s oil, gas, and upstream energy sector. The event brings together industry leaders, governments, regulators, investors, and service providers to develop policy, share discoveries, secure investment, and shape the continent’s energy future The Africa Local Content Programme themed “Building African Capacity, Competitiveness and Collaboration Across the Upstream Value Chain,” was organised in partnership with the NCDMB, the African Union (AU) and the Petroleum Commission…

The Federal Government has unveiled Nigeria’s first National Land Transport Policy, with the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu seeking to replace fragmented transport infrastructure with an integrated national network linking roads, railways, ports, inland waterways and aviation. The policy was unveiled Thursday in Abuja at the 19th National Council on Transportation, held at the National Judicial Institute, Jahi, under the theme, “Developing an Effective Transport System for Nigeria: The Role of Integrated Transportation.” Representing Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Special Adviser on General Duties to the Vice President, Dr Aliyu Modibbo Umar, said the policy was central to the…