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BUSINESSOct 21Dangote acquires 25% stake in Kenya pipelineAfrica’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says his company has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company in a deal valued at approximately $327 million. Dangote announced the acquisition on Wednesday at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London, according to Reuters, saying the investment would facilitate the distribution of petroleum products. “We […] The post Dangote acquires 25% stake in Kenya pipeline appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 21Kidnappers kill seven-year-old boy after demanding ₦2.5m ransomPremium Times
BUSINESSOct 21NIBSS, Transactility’s partnership delivers National Payment StackNPS is a next-generation ISO-20022 instant payments platform designed and developed by NIBSS for Nigeria’s payments ecosystem. The post NIBSS, Transactility’s partnership delivers National Payment Stack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 21Guinea Ex-Magistrate Sentenced To Seven Years In PrisonConde was overthrown in a 2021 coup that brought to power Mamady Doumbouya, who ruled first as junta chief before being elected president late last year in a vote with no substantial opposition. The post Guinea Ex-Magistrate Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 21FCT civil servants, artisans back TinubuBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Workers in the Federal Capital Territory FCT have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027, pledging to mobilise supporters across the six Area Councils for his second-term bid. The endorsement was announced by the FCT coordinator of Working People United WoPU, Comrade Musa Fadawa, on Wednesday in Abuja. Fadawa described […] The post FCT civil servants, artisans back Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 21Ebola: NCDC holds emergency meeting to conclude action plansVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21Ebola: Atiku challenges Tinubu to account for N10bnBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for the N10 billion announced for Ebola preparedness, alleging that the confirmed case in Abuja exposed serious gaps in surveillance and the protection of health workers. Atiku said the government must explain how the emergency funds were spent […] The post Ebola: Atiku challenges Tinubu to account for N10bn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 21Emerging African creatives seek greater visibility, income opportunities at Lagos festivalOrganisers say the maiden festival was created to connect talent with industry professionals and help turn creative skills into sustainable careers and businesses. The post Emerging African creatives seek greater visibility, income opportunities at Lagos festival appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 21Nigeria loses ₦1.13tn yearly to foreign cloud dependency — StudyExperts downplay fears of AI-driven job losses By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Nigeria loses about $850 million, equivalent to ₦1.13 trillion, annually through its reliance on cloud infrastructure provided by a handful of foreign companies, according to research commissioned by global technology philanthropy Luminate. The Chief Executive Officer of Luminate, Melanie Hui, disclosed this on […] The post Nigeria loses ₦1.13tn yearly to foreign cloud dependency — Study appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 21Ebola: NBMA offers experts to support NCDCVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21ADC Reps candidate, supporters attacked in AnambraBy Vincent Ujumadu The African Democratic Congress (ADC) House of Representatives candidate for Idemili North and South Federal Constituency of Anambra State, Hon. Nnamdi Ifebi, and his supporters have reportedly been attacked by suspected thugs during a meeting in Obosi. The assailants, said to be armed with dangerous weapons, reportedly stormed the venue of the […] The post ADC Reps candidate, supporters attacked in Anambra appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 21Lagos State Butchers Association unveils new executive leadership under Ismaila BabalolaThe Association further set a 7-point agenda for industry modernisation and members’ welfare The post Lagos State Butchers Association unveils new executive leadership under Ismaila Babalola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTEROct 21Cameroon's Eseka rail disaster survivors still waiting for justice, 10 years onA decade after Cameroon’s deadliest rail disaster killed 79 people and injured more than 500, survivors are still living with serious injuries, some compensation remains unpaid and an appeal against the convictions over the crash has yet to be heard. RFI spoke to survivors still living with the consequences of the disaster and to the husband of a woman whose body has never been found.RFI [en]
WORLDOct 21Kano police recover ₦8m stolen car, arrest mechanicBy Hadiza Yusuf The Kano State Police Command has recovered a Kia Optima valued at ₦8 million and arrested a 24-year-old mechanic, Mubarak Muktar, in connection with the stolen vehicle. The black 2014-model car was reportedly stolen on October 4, 2026, after the owner’s wife parked it in front of Ziha Health Care in Karkasara […] The post Kano police recover ₦8m stolen car, arrest mechanic appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21INEC violates Electoral Act, fails to publish voter register 90 days before electionSince the 2027 general elections are scheduled to begin on 16 January 2027, with the presidential and National Assembly elections, the deadline for INEC to announce the seven days for displaying the voters’ register was Sunday, 18 October. The post INEC violates Electoral Act, fails to publish voter register 90 days before election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTEROct 21Vehicle accidents, congestion worsen on Abuja roads as traffic lights malfunctionCommercial drivers say malfunctioning traffic lights at some of the intersections are creating confusion and increasing the risk of road crashes. The post Vehicle accidents, congestion worsen on Abuja roads as traffic lights malfunction appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 21Sowore’s AAC asks Tinubu for Villa venue, logistics for 5,000 campaign council members“We believe that granting this request would demonstrate the Presidency's commitment to fairness, equal access, and the principle that public institutions must serve all Nigerians without partisan discrimination,” the AAC said. The post Sowore’s AAC asks Tinubu for Villa venue, logistics for 5,000 campaign council members appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 21Our political differences will not diminish my affection for Kwankwaso — TinubuPresident Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on his 70th birthday, saying their political differences will not diminish his affection for the former Minister of Defence. Tinubu, in a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, described Kwankwaso as a longtime friend and political associate whose contributions to […] The post Our political differences will not diminish my affection for Kwankwaso — Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21He’s a Northern kid — Sowunmi slams Baba-Ahmed for calling Tinubu ‘a failure’Baba-Ahmed had described Tinubu as a failure, arguing that although the president inherited a poor country with weak institutions, poverty and insecurity, he had spent three and a half years in office without delivering the expected results. The post He’s a Northern kid — Sowunmi slams Baba-Ahmed for calling Tinubu ‘a failure’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 21Dele Cole & Emmanuel Uduaghan: Memories of two departed great men, By Mathew Hassan KukahBishop Kukah shares personal memories of Dele Cole and Emmanuel Uduaghan, two eminent Nigerians who recently passed away. The post Dele Cole & Emmanuel Uduaghan: Memories of two departed great men, By Mathew Hassan Kukah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 21Loan Scheme Based On Students’ Genuine Need For Assistance, Not Compulsory — NELFUNDIt urged tertiary institutions, student leaders and other stakeholders to provide accurate information about the scheme and guide students appropriately The post Loan Scheme Based On Students’ Genuine Need For Assistance, Not Compulsory — NELFUND appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 21RMAFC reviews Anambra’s ₦70bn request to tackle insecurity, erosionBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced a review of Anambra State Government’s request for ₦70 billion from the Stabilisation Fund to address insecurity, erosion, infrastructure deficits and rising public service costs. The request, covering security, environmental management, healthcare, education, agriculture, solid minerals and tourism, is […] The post RMAFC reviews Anambra’s ₦70bn request to tackle insecurity, erosion appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 21FG urges Nigerians to embrace self-care, prevent diseasesBy Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to adopt self-care practices, including regular health checks, proper hygiene and responsible management of medical conditions, to prevent diseases and improve health outcomes. The government said evidence-based self-care could strengthen primary healthcare, reduce pressure on health facilities and accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage in […] The post FG urges Nigerians to embrace self-care, prevent diseases appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21[VIDEO] ‘This Govt Has Normalised Lack Of Empathy,’ Rhodes-Vivour Condemns Use Of Tear Gas At #EndSARS AnniversaryGbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, who is the governorship candidate of the ADC, accused the APC-led Federal Government of normalising the lack of empathy for Nigerians who lost their lives during the October 2020 protest against police brutality. The post [VIDEO] ‘This Govt Has Normalised Lack Of Empathy,’ Rhodes-Vivour Condemns Use Of Tear Gas At #EndSARS Anniversary appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV