Vanguard Latest News Tuesday 28th April 2026
Vanguard Latest News Today and headlines on some of the happenings and news trend in the Country, today 28/04/26
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target=_blank>Low MSMEs participation in support programmes worrisome — SMEDAN
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, has expressed concern over the low participation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, in available government support programmes, despite huge interventions aimed at boosting business growth. Director General of SMEDAN, Mr. Charles Odii, raised the concern during a working visit to Falcon Chemicals Ltd in
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target=_blank>Fiscal policy, tariff amendments’ll boost local manufacturing —CPPE
By Yinka Kolawole The 2026 Fiscal Policy measures and Tariff Amendments recently approved by the Federal Government will engender a boost in domestic manufacturing and import substitution in the country, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has stated. The measures include revisions to the Import Adjustment Tax (IAT) covering 192 tariff lines, selective
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target=_blank>‘My in-laws, bad English comment misquoted’ – Kenyan President Ruto tell Nigerians
President William Ruto of Kenyan has explained that his remarks on Nigerian English were misinterpreted and taken out of context.
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target=_blank>Manufacturers decry low export share despite N85.13trn trade boom
By Yinka Kolawole Manufacturers in Nigeria have lamented the persistently low contribution of manufactured goods to the nation’s export basket despite a rise in total exports in 2025, warning that structural bottlenecks continue to undermine the country’s competitiveness in the global market. Exporters under the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group, MANEG, disclosed that although Nigeria’s
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target=_blank>How Nigeria can unlock $74bn Livestock Economy — Maiha
•Unveils FG’s 10-point strategy, seeks private investment •Targets productivity, financing, infrastructure gap The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has outlined a comprehensive roadmap for unlocking Nigeria’s projected $74 billion livestock economy, stressing that bold reforms, strategic investments and stronger private sector participation are critical to achieving the target by 2035. Speaking at
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target=_blank>Austrian suspect admits plot to attack Taylor Swift concert
A 21-year-old Austrian man has pleaded guilty to involvement in a planned attack on a 2024 concert by Taylor Swift in Vienna, authorities have confirmed.
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target=_blank>Nigeria spends $6bn annually on imported clothing
•Commends local producer By Gabriel Ewepu The Federal Government, FG, has indicated that Nigeria’s textile industry is struggling with massive importation, poor infrastructural backbone against local manufacturers and trade malpractices. Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday, Minister of Industries, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olajumoke Oduwole, said as a result of weakened domestic production, Nigeria spends about
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E2%82%A668bn-maiduguri-power-plant-approval/ target=_blank>Ndume praises Tinubu over ₦68bn Maiduguri power plant approval
The funding, to be released in phases from March 2026 to December 2028, aims to address power shortages in Borno State, exacerbated by insurgent attacks on infrastructure.
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target=_blank>Video: Why I quit drinking alcohol – Osinbajo
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has opened up about the personal experience that led him to give up alcohol, describing it as a defining moment in his spiritual journey.
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target=_blank>FIFA may reduce yellow card player suspensions at World Cup – Report
FIFA is reportedly planning to change how yellow card suspensions work at the 2026 World Cup to make things fairer for players.
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