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POLITICS1d agoIn Benin, Romuald Wadagni takes on the presidential mantle, in the shadow of Patrice TalonCent jours après son investiture, Romuald Wadagni impose sa marque : sobriété de style, mesures sociales, activisme diplomatique. Mais l’ombre de Patrice Talon, désormais président du Sénat, plane sur le palais de la Marina.Jeune Afrique
WORLD1d agoCAFWCLQ: Edo Queens battle USFA for final ticketEdo Queens will face hosts USFA of Burkina Faso in the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers on Wednesday, with a place in the final and a step closer to continental qualification at stake. The post CAFWCLQ: Edo Queens battle USFA for final ticket appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS1d agoBanks’ borrowing drops 89% to N126bnBanks’ borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Standing Lending Facility, SLF, declined by 89 percent to N126 billion in August 2026 from N1.19 trillion in July 2026, reflecting higher liquidity in the banking system. The CBN has two short term lending windows for banks: the      Standing Lending Facility (SLF) and Repo […] The post Banks’ borrowing drops 89% to N126bn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoMalawi : Chakwera Account of the Day Chilima Died No Longer Adds UpQuestions are being raised about the account provided by President Chakwera regarding the day Chilima died in Malawi. This suggests a developing political controversy.allafrica.com · Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoZambia's president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detainedHakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in detention charged with treason.BBC World
WORLD1d ago“Everything is in our hands” — Ilechukwu turns focus to Champions League after Katsina drawFor Ilechukwu, the result was not the performance he had prepared for, but he believes Rangers can use the opening fixture as a learning experience ahead of their continental assignment The post “Everything is in our hands” — Ilechukwu turns focus to Champions League after Katsina draw appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS1d ago$14.86m Fraud: EFCC summons wanted ex-gov, Sylva for questioningSylva said he was conscious that his resignation could lead to additional pressure from the anti-graft agency but maintained that he was prepared to face the consequences. The post $14.86m Fraud: EFCC summons wanted ex-gov, Sylva for questioning appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoYobe Organises Media Summit , Workshop For Governor Media Assistants On Digital StorytellingYobe is organizing a media summit and workshop for the governor's media assistants. The event focuses on training in digital storytelling techniques.leadership.ng · Nigeria
BUSINESS1d agoElectricity subsidy bill hits N1.92trn in 2025 — NERCBy ObasEsiedesa, Abuja The electricity tariff subsidy obligation of the Federal Government (FG) stood at N1.92 trillion in 2025, as the government continues to absorb the gap between cost-reflective electricity tariffs and rates paid by customers, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). NERC, in its 2025 industry report, put the government’s gross tariff […] The post Electricity subsidy bill hits N1.92trn in 2025 — NERC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS1d agoNigeria’s GDP rises 4.4% as oil sector reboundsBy Elizabeth Adegbesan The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), yesterday,  said that the Nigerian economy expanded in real terms by 4.43 percent  year-on-year, YoY, in the second quarter of 2026, Q2’26  from 4.2 percent  in Q2’25. NBS disclosed this in its Gross Domestic Product, GDP, report for Q2’26 noting that both the oil and non-oil […] The post Nigeria’s GDP rises 4.4% as oil sector rebounds appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD1d agoOver 180 Children Rescued As Trafficking Syndicates Posed As Civil Society Organisations — NAPTIPThe development followed concerns raised by Director General of the Agency, Binta Bello, recently, over how suspected trafficking syndicates now operate in crisis-ridden communities, trafficking children under the guise of educational support and back-to-school programmes. The post Over 180 Children Rescued, Trafficking Syndicates Now Pose As Civil Society Organisations — NAPTIP appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTH1d agoFive Ebola survivors discharged as DRCongo’s case count breaks 6,000Africanews [en]
BUSINESS1d agoDollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 1, 2026The Nigerian naira is trading at different rates against the US dollar across the official foreign exchange market and the parallel market as of Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 1, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d ago2027: Tinubu is formidable politician but weak on governance — Donald DukeHe attributed the change in public sentiment to the economic difficulties confronting Nigerians, saying many citizens had become disillusioned with the administration. The post 2027: Tinubu is formidable politician but weak on governance — Donald Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTBREAKING1d agoGunfire , explosions rock Niger capital Niameylaosnews.net · United States
CONFLICT1d agoGunfire , explosions rock Niger capital NiameyGunfire and explosions have occurred in Niamey, the capital of Niger. This indicates significant unrest and potential instability in the region.tucsonpost.com · United States
POLITICS1d agoWamatangi : State using graft cases to derail meWamatangi claims the State is using graft cases to derail him. This suggests a political dispute involving allegations of corruption and governmental interference.nation.africa
BUSINESS1d agoHow PCEA Sh650M Milele Hotel Loan Snowballed Into a Sh1B Debt CrisisA Sh650M loan for the PCEA Milele Hotel reportedly escalated into a Sh1B debt crisis. This situation illustrates the financial challenges faced by the organization and the potential complexities of large-scale lending.nairobiwire.com · Kenya
POLITICS1d agoEsther Passaris Reveals Why She Abandoned Makadara RaceEsther Passaris disclosed her reasons for withdrawing from the Makadara political race. This revelation clarifies a change in a local election and may impact the political landscape.nairobiwire.com · Kenya
CONFLICTBREAKING1d agoGunfire , explosions rock Niger capital Niameyjamaicantimes.com · Jamaica
POLITICS1d agoStudents loan : no naira missing , all payments traceable , says NELFUNDNELFUND has affirmed that all student loan payments are traceable and no naira is missing. This statement addresses concerns regarding the accountability of the student loan program.thenationonlineng.net · Nigeria
WORLD1d agoCan pineapples thrive in Africa Sahel ? A Burkina Faso farmer says the answer is yes – Winnipeg Free PressA farmer in Burkina Faso indicates that pineapples can successfully grow in the African Sahel region. This suggests potential agricultural opportunities and successful adaptation in a challenging environment.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
BUSINESS1d agoINVESTIGATION: Oil companies violate Nigerian laws, flare gas, face no sanctions (1)Four years after Nigeria tightened its anti-gas flaring laws, a PREMIUM TIMES investigation finds weak enforcement, rising methane emissions, with oil-producing communities paying severely for these. The post INVESTIGATION: Oil companies violate Nigerian laws, flare gas, face no sanctions (1) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS1d agoFake agencies and ghost workers saga, By Ehi BraimahThe latest scandal involving fake government agencies and ghost workers should not be dismissed as another corruption story in Nigeria’s seemingly endless catalogue of public-sector abuses. It is better to treat it as a critical inquiry into the quality of governance. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to order a comprehensive forensic audit of the Integrated Personnel […] The post Fake agencies and ghost workers saga, By Ehi Braimah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times