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HEALTHJul 2HIV Cases in Lagos Reach Highest in Nigeria: Why More People Are Choosing Private STI ScreeningIf you live in Lagos—or visit the city often—this is worth your attention. According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s State of the Health of the Nation Report 2025, Lagos recorded the highest number of HIV diagnoses in Nigeria in 2025, with 10,430 cases documented through testing. As Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos […] The post HIV Cases in Lagos Reach Highest in Nigeria: Why More People Are Choosing Private STI Screening appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 2Tinubu committed to closing Niger Delta Education gap, says OtuaroBy John Alechenu ABUJA — The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said President Bola Tinubu is committed to addressing the human capital deficit in the Niger Delta through sustained investment in education. Otuaro stated this on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), United Kingdom, in […] The post Tinubu committed to closing Niger Delta Education gap, says Otuaro appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 2Why Nigerian bettors are moving beyond simple sign-up bonusesSports betting reaches a wide audience across the country. TGM Research’s Nigeria betting data says 64.9% of respondents prefer online or app-based sports betting, while 83.5% want to bet in real time during games The post Why Nigerian bettors are moving beyond simple sign-up bonuses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDJul 2At least 16 arrested as Niger expands anti-LGBTQ measuresNigerian authorities have arrested at least 16 people following the introduction of harsh new penalties for same-sex sexual relations, marking a significant escalation in the country's stance on LGBTQ rights.Africanews [en]
DISASTERJul 2Police confirm 18 killed in Niger land disputeVanguard Nigeria
DISASTERJul 2Death toll climbs to 18 in Niger land disputePremium Times
CONFLICTBREAKINGJul 2UPDATED: Death toll climbs to 18 in Niger land disputePremium Times
CONFLICTBREAKINGJul 237 students missing in Nigeria after yet another jihadist kidnappingFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 2US-based Nigerian engineer pleads guilty to diverting $1.64m to family’s bank accountA former building inspector with the City of St. Louis, Adebanjo Popoola has pleaded guilty to diverting about $1.64 million meant for repairing dilapidated buildings to himself and his relatives. The post US-based Nigerian engineer pleads guilty to diverting $1.64m to family’s bank account appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDJul 2Niger Tornadoes Unveils Kabiru Dogo As Technical Adviser On Three-Year DealDogo pledged to build a competitive side capable of meeting the club's aspirations. The post Niger Tornadoes Unveils Kabiru Dogo As Technical Adviser On Three-Year Deal appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSJul 2Nigerian newspapers review: Why APC ditched Suswam, 25 NASS candidatesVanguard also reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo said Nigeria must not witness another civil war. The post Nigerian newspapers review: Why APC ditched Suswam, 25 NASS candidates appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTBREAKINGJul 2Police Confirm Two Dead In Fresh Communal Violence In Niger StateChannels TV
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 2ICC 'concerned' over withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and NigerThe International Criminal Court has voiced concern over the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, saying it undermines the global pursuit of justice.Africanews [en]
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
CONFLICTJul 148 killed in farmers, herders clash in Niger StatePremium 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