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POLITICSJul 2US, Nigeria to deepen trade, investment ties as America marks 250 years of independenceMr Heffern described Nigeria as one of the United States' most important partners in Africa, noting that economic relations between both countries have continued to expand. The post US, Nigeria to deepen trade, investment ties as America marks 250 years of independence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 2Xenophobia: South African govt must act to protect Nigerians, others – OfficialOn Tuesday, South Africans marched out in droves across cities to protest the presence of African migrants in the country. The post Xenophobia: South African govt must act to protect Nigerians, others – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 2Power failure costs Nigeria jobs, investments — APFFLONBy Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has challenged the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, to translate recent assurances on electricity sector reforms into visible improvements in power supply. The group maintained that Nigerians can no longer afford the economic consequences of persistent electricity failures. In a statement […] The post Power failure costs Nigeria jobs, investments — APFFLON appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTERJul 2Fake NAFDAC registration used to smuggle drugs into Nigeria — CustomsHands over N53bn worth of seized drugs, expired pharmaceuticals to NDLEA, NAFDAC By Efe Onodjae The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered an attempt to smuggle unregistered pharmaceutical products into Nigeria using a fake registration number of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this […] The post Fake NAFDAC registration used to smuggle drugs into Nigeria — Customs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 2After On Nigeria: Who will fund democracy in Nigeria?, By Dayo OlaideFor Nigeria, this is a moment of choice for both domestic leaders and international partners. Retreating from governance now may seem fiscally prudent, but it will be politically costly. The consequences are both everyday and structural – weaker institutions, deeper cynicism, and a democracy that exists more on paper than in practice. The work of […] The post After On Nigeria: Who will fund democracy in Nigeria?, By Dayo Olaide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 2Nigeria’s public institutions and the need for young talent, By Chioma Bright-UharaNigeria’s public institutions exist to deliver education, healthcare, infrastructure, and essential services to millions of people. When talented young people consistently choose to build their careers elsewhere, those institutions lose something they cannot easily replace: fresh thinking, high expectations, and the energy of people who still believe things can be different. I did not grow […] The post Nigeria’s public institutions and the need for young talent, By Chioma Bright-Uhara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 2CPC at 105: Staying true to its founding mission, opening a new chapter in China-Nigeria friendship, By Yu DunhaiFor 105 years, the CPC has remained true to its founding mission. For 55 years, China and Nigeria have stood together through thick and thin as good friends and trusted partners. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1971, our two countries have weathered changes in the international landscape by standing firmly with each other […] The post CPC at 105: Staying true to its founding mission, opening a new chapter in China-Nigeria friendship, By Yu Dunhai appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 1Airtel CEO pushes AI, smart networks as Nigeria’s next growth engine beyond traditional telecomsDinesh Balsingh, the chief executive officer of Airtel Nigeria, has urged Nigerian businesses to move beyond viewing telecommunications as simply read more Airtel CEO pushes AI, smart networks as Nigeria’s next growth engine beyond traditional telecomsbusinessday · nigeria
WORLDJul 1Wole Soyinka university theatre fosters new talent in Nigeria and beyondAt the University of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, the Wole Soyinka Theatre stands out as a true breeding ground for talent. For decades, it has trained artists who have shaped theatre, film, and culture in Nigeria and beyond.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSJul 1Nigeria has moved from economic decline to stability – OyedeleThe Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, yesterday, declared that Nigeria has successfully moved from a period of economic decline and instability to one of macroeconomic stability. The post Nigeria has moved from economic decline to stability – Oyedele appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDJul 1Nigerian nun arrested on way to church released from US custodyA Nigerian Catholic nun, Sister Leticia Ugboaja, has been released from the custody of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after she was arrested while walking to Mass in south Texas. The post Nigerian nun arrested on way to church released from US custody appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 1Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South AfricaNigeria's High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.BBC World
BUSINESSJul 1World Bank approves $1.25bn for Nigeria to boost reforms, investment, jobsBy Yinka Kolawole, with agency report The World Bank has approved a fresh $1.25 billion financing package for Nigeria to support ongoing economic reforms, stimulate private investment and accelerate job creation. The funding, approved under the Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration (NAIJA) programme, forms a key component of the World Bank’s new Country […] The post World Bank approves $1.25bn for Nigeria to boost reforms, investment, jobs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDJul 1Nigerian sprinter, Oghenebrume jailed 27 months in US for illegal firearm possessionNigerian sprinter Godson Oghenebrume, 23, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison after being convicted for possession of a firearm while admitted to the United States on a non-immigrant F-1 student visa. The post Nigerian sprinter, Oghenebrume jailed 27 months in US for illegal firearm possession appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 1Causes Of Nigeria’s Civil War Still Persist, Says ObasanjoHe said that despite whatever justifications some people may advance, Nigeria cannot afford another civil war and must do everything possible to prevent a recurrence. The post Causes Of Nigeria’s Civil War Still Persist, Says Obasanjo appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSJul 1Nigeria has moved from economic decline to stability, says OyedeleBy Inncent Anaba The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria has successfully moved from a period of economic decline and volatility to one of increasing stability, adding that the Federal Government is now focused on accelerating inclusive growth that delivers tangible benefits to citizens and businesses. […] The post Nigeria has moved from economic decline to stability, says Oyedele appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 1Beyond The Khaki: Inside Nigeria’s Biggest NYSC Reform In 53 YearsOver 6.4 million corps members have been deployed to various locations in Nigeria since inception. The post Beyond The Khaki: Inside Nigeria’s Biggest NYSC Reform In 53 Years appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSJul 1IMF raises concerns over unrecorded spending in Nigeria’s recent fiscal accountsThe IMF's Resident Representative in Nigeria, Christian Ebeke, disclosed this on Wednesday during a meeting with business executives in Lagos. The post IMF raises concerns over unrecorded spending in Nigeria’s recent fiscal accounts appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 1Four groups launches suit in suit over TotalEnergies’ oil asset divesement in NigeriaThe gorups requested documents would enable them to determine whether TotalEnergies has complied with France's Duty of Vigilance Law, which requires large companies to identify and prevent serious human rights and environmental risks linked to their operations and business relationships. The post Four groups launches suit in suit over TotalEnergies’ oil asset divesement in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 1Four groups launch lawsuit over TotalEnergies’ oil asset divestment in NigeriaThe groups requested documents would enable them to determine whether TotalEnergies has complied with France's Duty of Vigilance Law, which requires large companies to identify and prevent serious human rights and environmental risks linked to their operations and business relationships. The post Four groups launch lawsuit over TotalEnergies’ oil asset divestment in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 1FG secures release of five Nigerians detained in Côte d’Ivoire prisonBy Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has secured the release of five Nigerians who were detained for about 10 months in MACA Prison, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, following diplomatic intervention by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by her Special Assistant […] The post FG secures release of five Nigerians detained in Côte d’Ivoire prison appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 1FTSE Russell blocks Nigeria’s upgrade to new settlement cycleUntil the reclassification this March, Nigeria had been excluded from frontier markets for 30 months, following a sharp devaluation of its currency and other FX reforms. The post FTSE Russell blocks Nigeria’s upgrade to new settlement cycle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 1FTSE Russell halts Nigeria’s frontier market upgradeUntil the reclassification this March, Nigeria had been excluded from frontier markets for 30 months, following a sharp devaluation of its currency and other FX reforms. The post FTSE Russell halts Nigeria’s frontier market upgrade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 1Nigeria must never experience another civil war, Obasanjo warnsBy James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday warned that Nigeria must never experience another civil war, saying many of the factors that led to the 1967–1970 conflict still exist within the country’s institutions and among its people. Obasanjo spoke at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while receiving […] The post Nigeria must never experience another civil war, Obasanjo warns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria