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PoliticsOct 19Baba - Ahmed : Buhari saw Tinubu as bad new resisted his presidencyBaba-Ahmed stated that former President Buhari viewed Tinubu as unfavorable and resisted his presidency. This reveals a past political disagreement between significant figures.theeagleonline.com.ng · Nigeria
Sci & TechOct 19APO Group - Africa Newsroom / Press release | Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) micro - credential enrollments in Ghana rise 95 %: Coursera Global Skills Report 2026Enrollments for Artificial Intelligence micro-credentials in Ghana have significantly increased by 95%, according to the Coursera Global Skills Report 2026. This indicates a growing interest and development in AI education within the region.africa-newsroom.com · South Africa
WorldOct 19African players in Europe: Mbeumo goal eases pressure on CarrickCameroon star Bryan Mbeumo scored his fourth Premier League goal this season for struggling Manchester United in a 1-1 away draw against Leeds United at the weekend. The post African players in Europe: Mbeumo goal eases pressure on Carrick appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 19In Mali, mining companies caught between fiscal squeeze and logistical headacheConfrontées à la hausse des redevances, à la dégradation des conditions sécuritaires ou encore à des différends juridiques avec la junte au pouvoir, les sociétés minières naviguent dans un environnement de plus en plus incertain.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 192027 not a replay of 2023 – Lagos APC tells Peter ObiThe Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, risks losing his political capital ahead of the 2027 general elections if he fails to demonstrate ideological consistency and organisational depth. The post 2027 not a replay of 2023 – Lagos APC tells Peter Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 19Dangote Foundation to gift refinery shares to 778,000 women in 15 statesThe initiative forms part of the foundation’s broader target of empowering two million vulnerable women across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the statement said. The post Dangote Foundation to gift refinery shares to 778,000 women in 15 states appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 19Wike, Rivers lawmakers meet FubaraIt was, however, gathered that the Sunday meeting was in continuation of talks between the camps of Wike and Fubara in order to build on the ongoing reconciliation efforts in the state. The post Wike, Rivers lawmakers meet Fubara appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 19Oba Of Benin Opens Royal Chess Classic, Adopts Eight-Year-Old PlayerIn the Open Category, the overall winner will receive N350,000, second place N250,000 and third place N150,000, while 4th to 10th positions will get N50,000 each. Best Edo indigene and best veteran will also receive N50,000 each. The post Oba Of Benin Opens Royal Chess Classic, Adopts Eight-Year-Old Player appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 19Leijdekker Shadow Over Liberia Cocaine Probe Grows Harder to IgnoreThe growing shadow of Leijdekker over a cocaine probe in Liberia is becoming increasingly difficult to overlook. This suggests a deepening criminal investigation with potential high-level implications.frontpageafricaonline.com · Liberia
ConflictBreakingOct 19Mali forces , Russian backers kill scores of civiliansthecourier.com.au · Australia
PoliticsOct 19Pro Temp Karnga - Lawrence Must Put the Brakes on Pay Raise Plan for SenatorsThere is a call for Pro Temp Karnga-Lawrence to halt a proposed pay raise plan for senators, highlighting a political debate over legislative salaries.frontpageafricaonline.com · Liberia
PoliticsOct 192027: Vote for candidate who’ll make your money buy more — Alaje advises NigeriansThe economist said an increase in nominal earnings would not necessarily translate into better living conditions if prices continued to rise faster than incomes. The post 2027: Vote for candidate who’ll make your money buy more — Alaje advises Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictOct 19Touadéra and the rebels: in Central African Republic, the endless tug-of-war between the president and armed groupsLe gouvernement centrafricain s’active pour signer, en novembre à Bangui, un nouvel accord consacrant la réhabilitation de certains chefs rebelles, parmi lesquels Mahamat al-Khatim, Ali Darassa et Sembé Bobo. Mais l’est du pays reste menacé par un ancien allié de ces derniers, Noureddine Adam.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 19PANDEF declares seven days of mourning for Dele ColeBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political body of the South-South geopolitical zone, has declared seven days of mourning in honour of its leader and elder statesman, Patrick Dele Cole, who died in London at the age of 86. Cole, popularly known as Chief PDC, died weeks after […] The post PANDEF declares seven days of mourning for Dele Cole appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 19Nigerian Newspapers : 10 things you need to know Monday morningNigerian newspapers are presenting a digest of ten key news items for Monday morning, offering an overview of current affairs.dailypost.ng · Nigeria
WorldOct 19IMF official warns of exacerbated food insecurity in sub - Saharan AfricaAn IMF official has warned about the potential for increased food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa. This highlights a growing humanitarian and economic concern for the region.trinidadtimes.com · Trinidad and Tobago
BusinessOct 19Nigeria Disagrees With World Bank Over ₦7.7tn Debt Interest PaymentsThe Bank in its recent Nigeria Development Update (NDU) had raised concern over the country’s debt servicing/revenue ratio for the first half of 2026, put at 124 per cent. The post Nigeria Disagrees With World Bank Over ₦7.7tn Debt Interest Payments appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
Sci & TechOct 19Nigeria joins league of nations in global measurement pactBy Adaobi Abimbola Nigeria has joined the league of nations with globally recognised measurement standards following the signing of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement of the International Committee for Weights and Measures, CIPM MRA, in France. The agreement was signed by the Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, Dr Ifeanyi  Chukwunonso Okeke, at the […] The post Nigeria joins league of nations in global measurement pact appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 19FG targets $7.1bn sugar investments, 110,000 jobs in 10 yearsThe Federal Government is targeting $7.1 billion in investments in the sugar industry over 10 years to boost domestic production above two million metric tonnes annually, create 110,000 jobs and save $2.1 billion in foreign exchange annually. The programme, coordinated by the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), is aimed at reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported […] The post FG targets $7.1bn sugar investments, 110,000 jobs in 10 years appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 19Manufacturing index plunges 10% as cement sector contracts – NESGBy Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s manufacturing business activity plunged by about 10 per cent in September 2026, as a contraction in the cement subsector and weakening performance across several industries dragged down the sector’s business index, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has said. The group’s Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) showed that the manufacturing Current Business […] The post Manufacturing index plunges 10% as cement sector contracts – NESG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 19Nigeria moves to revive joint commissions with Sahelian nations – Daily TrustNigeria is taking steps to reactivate joint commissions with nations in the Sahel region. This initiative aims to foster regional cooperation.dailytrust.com · Niger
DisasterOct 19IMF official warns of exacerbated food insecurity in sub - Saharan Africaparisguardian.com · France
BusinessOct 19Manufacturers seek 30% green tax credit to cut energy costBy Yinka Kolawole Manufacturers have called on the Federal Government to introduce a 30 per cent Green Investment Tax Credit for companies investing in renewable energy and hybrid power solutions, as rising energy costs continue to undermine industrial productivity and push up production costs. Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, […] The post Manufacturers seek 30% green tax credit to cut energy cost appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 19Gas marketers push for safer, smarter, more compliant LPG operationsBy Sebastine Obasi  The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has called on industry operators to prioritise safety, regulatory compliance and digitalisation to drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s liquid petroleum gas (LPG) sector. The call was made at its 2026 webinar last week with the theme; “Downstream LPG Operational Excellence and Compliance,” which […] The post Gas marketers push for safer, smarter, more compliant LPG operations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria