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POLITICS19h agoNigeria sends low-level delegation to Russia-Africa summitNigeria is neither represented by its president, vice president, nor its foreign minister. The post Nigeria sends low-level delegation to Russia-Africa summit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS20h agoSoaring duties, FX rates cripple Nigeria’s used-vehicle market•As dealers lament sales slump By Glory Bassey Car dealers in Nigeria have lamented a sharp decline in vehicle sales, blaming soaring import duties, high exchange rate and rising cost of living as reasons why car ownership is increasingly becoming unaffordable for many Nigerians. A car dealer and importer, Mr Paul Uche, said the auto […] The post Soaring duties, FX rates cripple Nigeria’s used-vehicle market appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD20h agoNigeria vs Mexico Preview: Flamingos target U-17 World Cup Quarter-Final spot after historic DPR Korea winThe Flamingos enter the knockout encounter with renewed confidence after ending DPR Korea’s remarkable unbeaten run in regulation time at the competition. Mexico, however, have also found their rhythm after recovering from an opening defeat to win their final two group matches The post Nigeria vs Mexico Preview: Flamingos target U-17 World Cup Quarter-Final spot after historic DPR Korea win appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS20h agoNigeria’s commercial paper market adds N1.5 trn in 9 monthsBy Peter Egwuatu Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), yesterday, announced that N1.51 trillion was raised across 131 Commercial Paper (CP) series by 60 issuers in the first nine months of 2026. It further disclosed that, seven series valued at N216.1 billion were listed on NGX, highlighting the potential to bring a greater share of CP activity […] The post Nigeria’s commercial paper market adds N1.5 trn in 9 months appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS21h agoWike, Obi and Tinubu: The Three Gladiators of Nigerian Politics, By Sunday AdelajaIn my last article I called Nyesom Wike the El-Terrible of Nigerian politics. In this article I want to make a case for the three most consequential political figures in the modern political era of the Nigerian state. Peter Obi like him or hate him has been able to firmly plant himself into the conversation […] The post Wike, Obi and Tinubu: The Three Gladiators of Nigerian Politics, By Sunday Adelaja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS21h ago2027: ‘Churches in Nigeria should remain non-partisan’“The Church must remain non-partisan but never indifferent to justice, truth and good governance. We must educate consciences rather than dictate political choices" The post 2027: ‘Churches in Nigeria should remain non-partisan’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoAU accredits Nigeria’s counter-terrorism centre for West AfricaBy Kingsley Omonobi The African Union (AU) has accredited Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), as a Regional Centre of Excellence in Counter Terrorism for West Africa and the Sahel. The accreditation fulfils President Bola Tinubu’s vision, announced at the High-Level African Counter Terrorism Meeting held […] The post AU accredits Nigeria’s counter-terrorism centre for West Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS1d agoSolid Minerals: FG Inaugurates Nigeria-US Committee On Strategic CooperationMinister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, who inaugurated the committee, however, refuted claims that Nigeria sold $700 billion worth of solid minerals to America. The post Solid Minerals: FG Inaugurates Nigeria-US Committee On Strategic Cooperation appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLD1d agoNigeria renews 2030 gas flaring pledge despite enforcement, methane monitoring gapsNigeria has renewed its pledge to end routine gas flaring by 2030, but PREMIUM TIMES investigations have documented constant flaring at oil facilities, weak enforcement of anti-flaring laws and gaps in independently verifying methane emissions. The post Nigeria renews 2030 gas flaring pledge despite enforcement, methane monitoring gaps appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECH1d agoOluremi Tinubu, NITDA and Nigeria’s digital future, By Shuaib S AgakaAs Nigeria looks towards the future, one thing is becoming evident. Technology is no longer a peripheral issue in national development. It is central to education, economic empowerment, innovation and the country’s competitiveness. Recently, I came across a news story on TechDigest about the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, laying the foundation for a $10.4 […] The post Oluremi Tinubu, NITDA and Nigeria’s digital future, By Shuaib S Agaka appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS1d agoTinubu Departs Nigeria For Saudi Arabia Thursday To ‘Pray’ For NigeriaBefore leaving, President Tinubu is expected to inaugurate some equipment acquired by the Nigerian Air Force for its operations. The post Tinubu Departs Nigeria For Saudi Arabia Thursday To ‘Pray’ For Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS1d agoTinubu departs Abuja for Makkah to pray for NigeriaPresident Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage involving prayers and other religious rites. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the visit will provide the President an opportunity for spiritual reflection and prayers for […] The post Tinubu departs Abuja for Makkah to pray for Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHBREAKING1d agoNigeria’s Ebola Patient Evacuated as Investigators Press for AnswersNYT World
POLITICS1d agoAlake denies $700bn minerals sale, inaugurates Nigeria-US committeeBy Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has dismissed reports that Nigeria sold $700 billion worth of solid minerals to the United States, insisting that no national asset has been sold or transferred under the bilateral cooperation framework. Alake spoke on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating the Nigeria-United States […] The post Alake denies $700bn minerals sale, inaugurates Nigeria-US committee appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS1d agoShettima says enterprise key to Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy“Our ambition to build a one-trillion-dollar economy cannot be realised by government alone. It requires an ecosystem in which businesses can emerge, grow, compete and contribute to national development,” Mr Shettima said. The post Shettima says enterprise key to Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH1d agoEbola: No gathering restrictions advised for Nigeria – WHOThe World Health Organisation (WHO), Wednesday, said it had not advised the Federal Government to restrict public gatherings following the Ebola case recorded in the country. The post Ebola: No gathering restrictions advised for Nigeria – WHO appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH1d agoNigeria Health Watch to host conference on scaling health innovationsThemed “From Innovation to Impact: The Future of Health is Now”, the conference will examine the financing, partnerships and health systems needed to move effective solutions beyond pilot projects and make them more widely available. The post Nigeria Health Watch to host conference on scaling health innovations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS1d agoBarau faults Osinbajo’s gloomy assessment of Nigeria’s economy, democracyAccording to Jibrin, while Osinbajo's concerns, particularly those drawn from Afrobarometer surveys on Nigeria and other African countries, were valid, the government needs to improve communication with the people to highlight ongoing efforts to address the challenges. The post Barau faults Osinbajo’s gloomy assessment of Nigeria’s economy, democracy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD1d agoHow community-based schools could help Nigeria tackle out-of-school children crisis – dRPCThe approach, pioneered by the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) in Kano and Jigawa states, involves establishing small, community-run centres where children can learn through play, close to their homes. The post How community-based schools could help Nigeria tackle out-of-school children crisis – dRPC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD1d agoNigeria’s Future Eagles thrash New Caledonia 7-0 to reach U-15 World Cup Round of 16Nigeria’s Future Eagles scored seven goals against New Caledonia to advance to the Tier C Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. The post Nigeria’s Future Eagles thrash New Caledonia 7-0 to reach U-15 World Cup Round of 16 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH1d agoSome people are buried alive in Nigeria over lack of life-saving equipment – Medical expertThe doctor alleged that many government-owned hospitals lacked essential emergency equipment, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs), heart monitors and electrocardiogram (ECG) machines. The post Some people are buried alive in Nigeria over lack of life-saving equipment – Medical expert appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoReps propose road concession, toll gates to tackle Nigeria’s infrastructure deficitThe lawmaker noted that relying on annual budgetary allocations to rehabilitate and maintain the extensive federal road network had not consistently delivered the level of infrastructure renewal required The post Reps propose road concession, toll gates to tackle Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS1d agoNigeria's Dangote oil refinery closes 'historic' IPOAfrica's largest ever initial public offering closed on Wednesday after raising funds from investors in 120 countries. The IPO for Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery was extended by two weeks to allow more Africans to participate.Africanews [en]
WORLD1d agoFIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos, Ghana, Morocco, Kenya lead Africa’s Quarter-Final chargeNigeria, Ghana, Morocco and Kenya have kept Africa’s hopes alive after navigating the group stage, but the challenge becomes even tougher in the knockout rounds, where there is no room for a slip-up The post FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos, Ghana, Morocco, Kenya lead Africa’s Quarter-Final charge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times