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WORLDOct 22SPECIAL REPORT: Beyond tuition, extra school charges deepen financial strain on Nigerian parentsFrom Abuja to Lagos, Kaduna, Katsina and Benue, parents described additional bills for graduation ceremonies, textbooks, costumes, feeding, extra lessons, photographs, parties and other activities. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Beyond tuition, extra school charges deepen financial strain on Nigerian parents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 22Why Nigeria’s improved growth forecasts still aren’t enough, By Posi OlatubosunA growth rate measures the pace at which total output expands, not how evenly that growth is distributed. Nigeria’s population grows by approximately 2.5 per cent annually. With the economy expanding at just over 4 per cent, output per person increases by perhaps 1.5 to 2 per cent a year. At that rate, average income […] The post Why Nigeria’s improved growth forecasts still aren’t enough, By Posi Olatubosun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 22Search Launched for Seven Ghanaian Fishermen Stranded off Benin – Ghanamma . comA search operation has been launched for seven Ghanaian fishermen stranded off the coast of Benin. This is an urgent maritime incident involving missing persons.ghanamma.com · Ghana
SCI & TECHOct 22Electricity , internet pose challenges to AI infrastructure – FG – Daily TrustThe Federal Government identifies electricity and internet access as significant challenges for AI infrastructure development. This indicates potential barriers to technological advancement in the region.dailytrust.com · Niger
WORLDOct 22Austrian, Swiss women kidnapped in Niger are freed — reportAn Austrian woman and a Swiss woman kidnapped in Niger have been freed after 18 months in captivity, local reports say.DW News [en]
CONFLICTOct 22Tigray resumes daily life amid fears of wider warMekelle’s reopening offers little relief as instability and economic hardship persist.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTOct 22What is the FDLR, and why does its anti-Tutsi ideology endure?Four former FDLR officers reveal how its anti-Tutsi ideology took root and endured in Africa.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 22ABUAD decorates United Nigeria Airlines, Cavista Holdings chairmen with honorary degrees…as varsity graduates 2,194 students at 14th convocation …as Canadian, US universities decorate Afe Babalola with honorary law degrees By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti–Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has conferred honorary degrees of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) on the Chairmen of United Nigeria Airlines and Cavista Holdings, Professor Obiora Okonkwo and Niyi Olajide, in recognition of […] The post ABUAD decorates United Nigeria Airlines, Cavista Holdings chairmen with honorary degrees appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTOct 22What a New Rebel Alliance Means for CongoForeign Policy
WORLDOct 22UNILAG school teachers begin work-to-rule over arrearsBy Adesina Wahab Teachers of the International School, University of Lagos (ISL), on Wednesday began a work-to-rule action over delays in implementing a National Industrial Court judgment, payment of outstanding salary arrears and restoration of their names to the university’s payroll. The teachers are demanding the implementation of the court judgment, payment of outstanding Consolidated […] The post UNILAG school teachers begin work-to-rule over arrears appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 22FUTATH mourns Fasoranti, describes him as dependable voice for justice, equity, federalism— Says role in FUTA teaching hospital will be remembered – CMD By Dayo Johnson Akure The Federal University of Technology Akure Teaching Hospital (FUTATH) has mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, describing him as a dependable voice for justice, equity, true federalism and good governance. The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of […] The post FUTATH mourns Fasoranti, describes him as dependable voice for justice, equity, federalism appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 22Deji of Akure mourns Fasoranti, says he was more than elder statesmanBy Dayo Johnson, Akure The Deji of Akureland, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has mourned the death of the Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, describing him as more than an elder statesman and a father figure whose contributions to the Yoruba nation and Nigeria would endure. The monarch, in a statement in Akure, Ondo State, said the […] The post Deji of Akure mourns Fasoranti, says he was more than elder statesman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 21Over 100 Ogun students hospitalised after suspected gas emissionsVanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 21Only 108 of 39,000 underage candidates meet JAMB criteriaBy Joseph Erunke, Abuja Only 108 of about 39,000 underage candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have met the Federal Government’s screening requirements for possible admission into tertiary institutions. The candidates emerged from a multi-stage assessment designed to determine whether exceptionally young applicants possess the academic ability and psychological, emotional and […] The post Only 108 of 39,000 underage candidates meet JAMB criteria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 21Police arrest three suspects, recover gun in JigawaBy Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects and recovered a locally fabricated pistol, ammunition and other weapons along the Nguru–Birniwa Road. The command’s spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the arrests in a statement made available to journalists. He said operatives of Operation Salama apprehended the suspects on October […] The post Police arrest three suspects, recover gun in Jigawa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21EFCC chairman, Mbah, Umahi to grace Enugu NUJ Press WeekBy Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede; Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah; and the Minister of Works, David Umahi, are among the dignitaries expected at the grand finale of the 2026 Press Week of the Enugu State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists […] The post EFCC chairman, Mbah, Umahi to grace Enugu NUJ Press Week appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 212027: Ebonyi opposition must unite against godfatherism — EzehBy Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Labour Party candidate for Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency, Dr Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh, has urged opposition political parties in Ebonyi State to unite ahead of the 2027 general elections to challenge what he described as political godfatherism and the concentration of power among a privileged few. Ezeh accused influential political actors in […] The post 2027: Ebonyi opposition must unite against godfatherism — Ezeh appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 21Nigeria’s first Ebola case matches DR Congo strain, health officials sayAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 21‎2027 : Atiku , Obi , Duke near consensus deal to challenge TinubuPolitical figures Atiku, Obi, and Duke are reportedly close to a consensus deal for the 2027 elections, aiming to challenge Tinubu. This indicates potential shifts in future political alliances and opposition strategies.theeagleonline.com.ng · Nigeria
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 21 ( UPDATED ) Ebola : Fed govt activates emergency response , isolates contacts of infected travellerthenationonlineng.net · Nigeria
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 21Nigeria’s first Ebola patient is diplomat’s wife who holidayed in Uganda — Africa CDCPremium Times
POLITICSOct 21Lawal urges Nigerians to learn to live together peacefullyThe governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to peaceful coexistence, equal treatment and cooperation among residents of diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds in the state The post Lawal urges Nigerians to learn to live together peacefully appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 21‘You’ll see our father through us’ — Ogogo’s daughters seek fans’ supportThe late actor’s daughters pledged to preserve his Nollywood legacy and appealed to fans to support their films as they had supported him. The post ‘You’ll see our father through us’ — Ogogo’s daughters seek fans’ support appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 21Ebola: Keyamo directs airlines to bar 46 persons linked to outbreak from flyingVanguard Nigeria