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POLITICSOct 26Nigerian govt disburses N38.93 billion to 166 tertiary institutionsShe said the disbursement was under the Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund, covering 79 universities, 46 polytechnics and 41 colleges of education. The post Nigerian govt disburses N38.93 billion to 166 tertiary institutions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 26Nigeria must manufacture meters locally, secure sustainable financing — ExpertsBy Esther Ihejirika Electricity sector experts have called for increased local meter manufacturing, sustainable financing and wider adoption of smart technology to accelerate meter deployment and close Nigeria’s metering gap. They made the call during a webinar on rapid meter rollout, stressing the need for a coordinated national metering plan to improve revenue collection, reduce […] The post Nigeria must manufacture meters locally, secure sustainable financing — Experts appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 26NiMet forecasts Nigeria’s weather for next three daysIt said thunderstorms accompanied by light rain were expected across most parts of the southern region later on Tuesday. The post NiMet forecasts Nigeria’s weather for next three days appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 262027 : I Want To Leave Aso Rock To Enjoy Nigeria In My 70 Remi TinubuRemi Tinubu has expressed a desire to leave Aso Rock in 2027 to enjoy Nigeria in her seventies. This indicates her future political intentions or retirement plans.leadership.ng · Nigeria
POLITICSOct 26Justice, fairness, peace and Nigeria’s 2027 electionBy ANTHONY OGBEIFUN As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general election, the country stands again at a familiar crossroads: the choice between narrow, sectional calculation and the broader national demand for justice, fairness and peace. Elections are not merely contests for power. In a plural society such as Nigeria, they are also referendums on whether citizens […] The post Justice, fairness, peace and Nigeria’s 2027 election appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 25Does Nigeria truly have over 103 million voters?, By Chidi Anselm OdinkaluAhead of Nigeria’s general elections in January and February 2027, Africa Confidential warns that “turnout in the elections is likely to be even lower than the average 26.7% four years ago. Nigerian voters are among the least enthusiastic in the world…. Out of more than 93.4 million registered voters, 24.9 million total votes were cast. […] The post Does Nigeria truly have over 103 million voters?, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHOct 25CBD COP17: Nigeria, six others each win $50,000 grant for biodiversity projectsNigeria and six other countries have won $50,000 seed grants each to accelerate biodiversity conservation efforts and advance their respective 30x30 targets under the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People. The post CBD COP17: Nigeria, six others each win $50,000 grant for biodiversity projects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 25Motorbike gunmen kill at least 20 in Nigerian villagetaipeitimes.com · Taiwan
POLITICSOct 25Were Young People Removed From Nigeria’s Voter Register?My proposal to INEC is to publish a detailed age-cohort analysis explaining changes between the 2015, 2019, 2023 and 2026 registers, including new registrations, age transitions, removal of dead and unqualified persons from the register and other adjustments. The post Were Young People Removed From Nigeria’s Voter Register? appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHOct 25Ebola: NCDC warns misinformation could undermine Nigeria’s responseThe Director-General of the NCDC, Jide Idris, gave the warning during a briefing in Abuja on Sunday, where he provided an update on the country’s response to the confirmed case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) The post Ebola: NCDC warns misinformation could undermine Nigeria’s response appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 25CBD COP17: Nigeria, France Push for Faster Action on 30×30 Biodiversity TargetNigeria and France have called for stronger political leadership, increased financing and collective action to accelerate the implementation of the global target to protect 30 per cent of the world’s land and seas by 2030. The call was made at a Target 3 Action Day during CBD COP17 in Armenia. The post CBD COP17: Nigeria, France Push for Faster Action on 30×30 Biodiversity Target appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARYOct 25Algeria Senate Approves Deployment Of Troops To NigerChannels TV
HEALTHOct 25UPDATED: Ebola: Nigeria identifies 53 contacts linked to confirmed casePremium Times
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 25JUST IN: Ebola: Nigeria identifies 53 contacts linked to confirmed casePremium Times
CONFLICTOct 25CNG protest rocks Niger as motorists storm NNPC mega station with placardsThis persistent shortage has imposed additional financial burdens on vehicle owners, who now face increased transportation costs while struggling to keep their vehicles running. The post CNG protest rocks Niger as motorists storm NNPC mega station with placards appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 252027: PDP Pledges to Tackle Insecurity, Unemployment, Poverty in Niger – Dan’azumiThe deputy governorship candidate believes his party is growing stronger in the state and is capable of winning the general elections. The post 2027: PDP Pledges to Tackle Insecurity, Unemployment, Poverty in Niger – Dan’azumi appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARYOct 25Algeria: Parliament votes for military intervention in NigerLa chambre haute du Parlement algérien a voté, ce 25 octobre, en faveur d’une proposition visant à déployer des troupes au Niger.Jeune Afrique
HEALTHOct 25Nigerian student dies after asthma attack while celebrating birthday with friends in LondonA 26-year-old Nigerian international student, Obanyeli Jesse Chima, has died after suffering an asthma attack while preparing to celebrate his birthday with friends in London. The post Nigerian student dies after asthma attack while celebrating birthday with friends in London appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 25Nigerian businesses need more than bank loans to thrive – Finance MinisterAccording to the minister, patient capital, investor networks and institutional support are needed to help small businesses expand as seven startups share $277,000 in awards. The post Nigerian businesses need more than bank loans to thrive – Finance Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARYBREAKINGOct 25The Algerian parliament votes to send troops to NigerLe Figaro International
MILITARYOct 25Algerian parliament’s upper house approves troop deployment to NigerVote to send forces comes after a recent defence pact between the two neighbouring countries.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 25What happens at a polling unit? A step-by-step guide to voting in NigeriaFor many Nigerians, understanding what happens at a polling unit can help them prepare for election day and know what to expect when they arrive to vote. The post What happens at a polling unit? A step-by-step guide to voting in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 25Niger imposes curfew on petrol sales amid national fuel shortagePetrol stations are not allowed to sell fuel between nine at night and six in the morning to enable suppliers to restock them.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 25Nigeria's Tinubu defends policies as he launches re-election bidAmid a cost-of-living crisis, President Bola Tinubu held his first campaign rally on Saturday as he hopes to win a second term in office in the January polls.Africanews [en]