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POLITICS4d agoRussia not behind waving of Russian flags during 2024 protests in Nigeria — LavrovAccording to him, Russia and Nigeria share a strong relationship dating back to the Soviet Era. The post Russia not behind waving of Russian flags during 2024 protests in Nigeria — Lavrov appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS4d agoFive countries seek Nigeria’s support for climate finance reformsIn her opening remarks, the Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Leilani Bin-Juda, said Nigeria’s voice would help build momentum for practical reform ahead of COP31. The post Five countries seek Nigeria’s support for climate finance reforms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS4d agoDeaths in detention cells in Nigeria were entirely preventable, inquiry findsOvercrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths of 33 detainees in a prison cell in Minna state.BBC World
POLITICS4d agoUS Visa Bond: Full list of countries, including Nigeria, required to pay up to $20,000The United States has listed 50 countries whose citizens must pay a visa bond of up to $20,000 when applying for certain visitor visas, including Nigeria, according to the US Department of State. The measure applies to eligible applicants for B-1 business and B-2 tourist visas travelling on passports issued by the listed countries. The […] The post US Visa Bond: Full list of countries, including Nigeria, required to pay up to $20,000 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoWike to ADC: We can’t hand over Nigeria to political gamblers in 2027Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and the national leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nyesom Wike, has declared that Nigerians will not hand over power to what he described as ‘’political gamblers’’ in 2027. The post Wike to ADC: We can’t hand over Nigeria to political gamblers in 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoInsecurity gradually reducing in Nigeria – Kano RepThe member representing Bichi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abubakar Kabir Bichi, has said insecurity in the country is gradually reducing. The post Insecurity gradually reducing in Nigeria – Kano Rep appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoTinubu transmits bill to Senate to allow transfer of convicted Nigerians abroad back homeThe proposed legislation would empower the Nigerian government to enter into agreements with other countries for the transfer of convicted offenders to Nigeria. The post Tinubu transmits bill to Senate to allow transfer of convicted Nigerians abroad back home appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS4d agoNigeria’s economic crisis predates Tinubu, says ex-minister, IkohBy Steve Oko Former Minister of State for Science and Technology and Abia State Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh, has said Nigeria’s economic crisis predates President Bola Tinubu’s administration, urging Nigerians to assess the government’s reforms against the country’s longstanding structural challenges. Ikoh, who made the submission in a statement by […] The post Nigeria’s economic crisis predates Tinubu, says ex-minister, Ikoh appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoNigerian newspapers review: [NESG] We’re rewriting Nigeria’s story of underperformance – TinubuIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with President Bola Tinubu saying at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in Abuja that his administration is rewriting Nigeria’s decades-long story of economic underperformance through far-reaching reforms designed to dismantle structural barriers, unlock the nation’s enormous potential and deliver jobs, productivity and shared prosperity. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [NESG] We’re rewriting Nigeria’s story of underperformance – Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoCBD COP17: Nigeria’s environment minister arrives Armenia for biodiversity talksNigeria’s Environment Minister, Balarabe Lawal, has arrived in Yerevan, Armenia, for the high-level segment of the UN Biodiversity Conference, where ministers are expected to address funding gaps and accelerate implementation of global biodiversity targets. The post CBD COP17: Nigeria’s environment minister arrives Armenia for biodiversity talks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS5d agoOyedele seeks lasting rules to safeguard Nigeria’s economic reformsThe proposed framework would guide economic decisions across successive administrations, with public consultation scheduled to end on 27 November before the document proceeds for consideration by government institutions. The post Oyedele seeks lasting rules to safeguard Nigeria’s economic reforms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS5d ago“Be The First Confidence Builders”: UN Deputy Chief Amina Mohammed Urges Nigerians To Own Development NarrativeDespite acknowledging the structural bottlenecks hindering accelerated growth, the former Nigerian Environment Minister made a passionate plea for citizens and business leaders to highlight incremental progress, describing internal skepticism as a key barrier to foreign direct investment. The post “Be The First Confidence Builders”: UN Deputy Chief Amina Mohammed Urges Nigerians To Own Development Narrative appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS5d agoWe’re not responsible for hunger in Nigeria – PDP fires back at APC“The PDP considers these statements as attempts to evade responsibility and divert public attention from the pressing challenges facing the country under the APC-led administration. The post We’re not responsible for hunger in Nigeria – PDP fires back at APC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoFG’s reforms rewrite Nigeria’s economic underperformance story – TinubuPresident Bola Tinubu says his administration is rewriting Nigeria’s decades-long story of economic underperformance through far-reaching reforms designed to unlock the country’s enormous economic potential. The post FG’s reforms rewrite Nigeria’s economic underperformance story – Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoNigerians need president with competence, capacity, compassion, commitment – Peter Obi“If we fail to bring water for you in two years, if we open our mouth to say, vote for us again, please don't vote for us" The post Nigerians need president with competence, capacity, compassion, commitment – Peter Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d ago2027: FOOG women DG urges Nigerians to support Tinubu’s re-election bidChief (Mrs) Esther Orighomisan Okotie-Eboh, Director-General of FOOG Women Support for Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, urging critics of the administration to present credible alternatives to its policies. Okotie-Eboh said those opposing the Tinubu administration should go beyond criticism and explain how their proposed policies would […] The post 2027: FOOG women DG urges Nigerians to support Tinubu’s re-election bid appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoOtti celebrates Ebitu Ukiwe at 86, urges Nigeria to recognise his contribution to democracyGovernor Otti recalled how Commodore Ukiwe resigned his exalted position as the number two citizen of the country to uphold his principles and reputation, describing him as a rare gem who should be referenced as a great example to the present generation of politicians and public office holders. The post Otti celebrates Ebitu Ukiwe at 86, urges Nigeria to recognise his contribution to democracy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS5d agoNiger APC raises 525-member campaign council, targets 2m votes for Tinubu/BagoBy Clare Nnabuike Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has declared that his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), is targeting 2 million votes to defeat the opposition parties in the 2027 presidential and governorship elections. The governor made this known on Monday at the inauguration of a 525-member State Presidential/Gubernatorial Campaign Council of the […] The post Niger APC raises 525-member campaign council, targets 2m votes for Tinubu/Bago appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoADC to APC: Nigerians suffer, your youth leaders ride N1bn SUVsThe African Democratic Congress, ADC, has slammed the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, over the reported distribution of seven luxury sports utility vehicles (SUVs) worth about N1 billion to its youth leaders, accusing the ruling party of prioritising political mobilisation over the hardship facing Nigerians. The post ADC to APC: Nigerians suffer, your youth leaders ride N1bn SUVs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoAPC accuses ADC of owing staff salaries, urges Nigerians to reject AtikuAlake described the alleged failure to pay the workers as “wicked and reprehensible”, questioning the party’s capacity to manage the country’s affairs if it could not meet its obligations to its own employees. The post APC accuses ADC of owing staff salaries, urges Nigerians to reject Atiku appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d ago‘Atiku majored in hygiene, cannot rule Nigeria’s modern economy’ — Shettima“I dare to put forward that his skill set — he was trained in sanitation at the Kano School of Hygiene — so he doesn't have the skill set to govern a modern economy. That's the painful truth,” Shettima said. The post ‘Atiku majored in hygiene, cannot rule Nigeria’s modern economy’ — Shettima appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoNigeria’s NELFUND better than US, UK education loan models – UNIBEN VCHe said NELFUND was unique in every aspect, including the process of accessing it, the provision of a moratorium before repayment starts, and the percentage to be deducted when the repayment starts, saying that it was almost like a grant for education. The post Nigeria’s NELFUND better than US, UK education loan models – UNIBEN VC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoLuxury SUVs for APC youths insult to struggling Nigerians – Atiku slams Tinubu“At a time families cannot afford food, transport and other basic necessities, these gifts are a brazen insult to the people. The government has found a way to provide luxury SUVs for APC youth leaders, yet millions of Nigerians are still waiting for meaningful relief from the cost of living crisis,” he said. The post Luxury SUVs for APC youths insult to struggling Nigerians – Atiku slams Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoFrom vision to abandonment: Nigeria’s unfinished development, By Dipo Baruwa…addressing Nigeria’s challenge of abandoned projects demands more than increased funding or renewed political rhetoric. It requires systemic reform anchored in strong authority, effective coordination, well-aligned incentives, and unwavering commitment. By embedding these principles into the country’s development framework, Nigeria stands a better chance of breaking the cycle of unfinished ambitions, both physical and programmatic, […] The post From vision to abandonment: Nigeria’s unfinished development, By Dipo Baruwa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times