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WORLD46m agoDakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: Nigeria joins historic openingNigeria’s 19-member team marched into the opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Saturday, with sprinter Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo serving as flagbearer. The post Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: Nigeria joins historic opening appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD2h agoNigeria vs Venezuela Preview: Flamingos target another U-17 World Cup Semi-Final returnFor Nigeria, victory would secure a place in the semi-finals for the first time since their historic third-place finish at the 2022 edition in India. It would also take the Flamingos to four victories in regular time at a single edition of the competition, setting a new national record The post Nigeria vs Venezuela Preview: Flamingos target another U-17 World Cup Semi-Final return appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD10h agoCongolese singer Agressivo Nyandoro targets Nigerian marketCongolese singer and songwriter Agressivo Nyandoro has identified Nigeria as one of the African markets he hopes to reach as he seeks to expand his music beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The post Congolese singer Agressivo Nyandoro targets Nigerian market appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD18h agoNigeria, Ghana fly Africa’s flag in U-17 Women’s World Cup Quarter-Final showdownsWith representatives from four continents still in contention, the last-eight fixtures promise a fascinating battle for places in the semi-finals. The post Nigeria, Ghana fly Africa’s flag in U-17 Women’s World Cup Quarter-Final showdowns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD1d agoWhy the Nigerian man has become a global Romantic Fascination, by Stephanie ShaakaaThe internet has developed a remarkable appetite for intercultural romance, and one figure keeps appearing in the conversation. The Nigerian man. The post Why the Nigerian man has become a global Romantic Fascination, by Stephanie Shaakaa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD1d agoFBI offers over N6m reward for information on wanted Nigerian womanThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $5,000 (approximately ₦6.7 million per exchange rate as of when this report was published) reward for information leading to the arrest of a Nigerian woman, Emuobosan Emanuella Hall, who is wanted in the United States for failing to report to prison to serve a 96-month sentence over money laundering and fraud offences. The post FBI offers over N6m reward for information on wanted Nigerian woman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD1d ago‘I was warned not to buy car or house’ — Nigerian Pastor recounts ritual wealthPastor Joel Olasunkanmi, an Ogbomoso based cleric, has recounted how his pursuit of wealth through ritual practices allegedly led to a life changing car accident that resulted in the amputation of his leg. The post ‘I was warned not to buy car or house’ — Nigerian Pastor recounts ritual wealth appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD2d agoAdamu makes history as first Nigerian CAF General Secretary“This is, indeed, very good news. I am so happy for Samson Adamu on his confirmation, and I know he is going to make Nigeria and Africa proud,” Ikpeme said. The post Adamu makes history as first Nigerian CAF General Secretary appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD2d agoSamson Adamu makes history as CAF confirms Nigerian as General SecretarySamson Adamu has been confirmed as the substantive General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, becoming the first Nigerian to hold the position in the organisation's 70-year history. The post Samson Adamu makes history as CAF confirms Nigerian as General Secretary appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD2d agoIOM unveils 25-year migration plan for NigeriaThe IOM noted that it had provided humanitarian assistance to more than 2.5 million people since 2014 and supported nearly 500,000 displaced people with shelter. The post IOM unveils 25-year migration plan for Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD2d agoNigeria poised to tackle women’s barriers in cross-border tradeDespite this, women still face limited access to trade finance, border security concerns, and gaps in digital and trade literacy, according to Mr Okewole. The post Nigeria poised to tackle women’s barriers in cross-border trade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD2d agoYoung Nigerian Cyclist Earns Guinness World Record For Riding 2.9-Metres-High BicycleThe achievement, recognised by Guinness World Records, was celebrated at the Kebbi State Government Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, where officials commended the cyclist for showcasing the ingenuity and potential of Nigerian youths. The post Young Nigerian Cyclist Earns Guinness World Record For Riding 2.9-Metres-High Bicycle appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLD3d agoNigeria vs Mexico Preview: Flamingos target U-17 World Cup Quarter-Final spot after historic DPR Korea winThe Flamingos enter the knockout encounter with renewed confidence after ending DPR Korea’s remarkable unbeaten run in regulation time at the competition. Mexico, however, have also found their rhythm after recovering from an opening defeat to win their final two group matches The post Nigeria vs Mexico Preview: Flamingos target U-17 World Cup Quarter-Final spot after historic DPR Korea win appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD3d agoNigeria renews 2030 gas flaring pledge despite enforcement, methane monitoring gapsNigeria has renewed its pledge to end routine gas flaring by 2030, but PREMIUM TIMES investigations have documented constant flaring at oil facilities, weak enforcement of anti-flaring laws and gaps in independently verifying methane emissions. The post Nigeria renews 2030 gas flaring pledge despite enforcement, methane monitoring gaps appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD3d agoHow community-based schools could help Nigeria tackle out-of-school children crisis – dRPCThe approach, pioneered by the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) in Kano and Jigawa states, involves establishing small, community-run centres where children can learn through play, close to their homes. The post How community-based schools could help Nigeria tackle out-of-school children crisis – dRPC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD3d agoNigeria’s Future Eagles thrash New Caledonia 7-0 to reach U-15 World Cup Round of 16Nigeria’s Future Eagles scored seven goals against New Caledonia to advance to the Tier C Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. The post Nigeria’s Future Eagles thrash New Caledonia 7-0 to reach U-15 World Cup Round of 16 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD3d agoFIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos, Ghana, Morocco, Kenya lead Africa’s Quarter-Final chargeNigeria, Ghana, Morocco and Kenya have kept Africa’s hopes alive after navigating the group stage, but the challenge becomes even tougher in the knockout rounds, where there is no room for a slip-up The post FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos, Ghana, Morocco, Kenya lead Africa’s Quarter-Final charge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD3d agoNigerian artist reframes children with albinism as heroesNigerian artist reframes children with albinism as heroesAl Jazeera [en]
WORLD3d agoNEMA Receives 180 Nigerian Returnees From LibyaThe returnees arrived at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, aboard an Air Buraq Airlines flight with registration number 5A-BAE at the Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State. The post NEMA Receives 180 Nigerian Returnees From Libya appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLD3d agoThe missing middle in Nigeria’s youth employment pushThe gathering, a roundtable titled From Funding to Outcomes, brought together foundations, non-governmental organisations and development partners from across Nigeria. The post The missing middle in Nigeria’s youth employment push appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD4d agoYouth Olympics: Nigeria names 19 athletes for Dakar 2026Nigeria will field 19 athletes, comprising 12 women and seven men, in six sports at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which begin in Senegal on 31 October. The post Youth Olympics: Nigeria names 19 athletes for Dakar 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD4d agoCBD COP17: Nigeria urges developed countries to fulfil $30bn annual biodiversity funding pledgeNigeria has urged developed countries to fulfil their commitment to mobilise $20 billion annually by 2025 and $30 billion by 2030 to support biodiversity conservation in developing countries. The post CBD COP17: Nigeria urges developed countries to fulfil $30bn annual biodiversity funding pledge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD4d agoWe’re not behind waving of Russian flags during 2024 protests in Nigeria – Russia Foreign MinisterAccording to him, Russia and Nigeria enjoy a robust relationship dating back to the Soviet Union. The post We’re not behind waving of Russian flags during 2024 protests in Nigeria – Russia Foreign Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD4d agoNigeria’s women and girls impacted the most by British and US funding cuts, committee is toldThe country is among the hardest-hit as Western governments slash overseas development budgets to increase defence spendingThe Telegraph