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WORLDSep 2Infantino: FIFA ready to support Nigeria’s football reform driveInfantino disclosed this on Tuesday after meeting a Nigerian delegation led by National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Shehu Dikko at FIFA House in Zurich, Switzerland The post Infantino: FIFA ready to support Nigeria’s football reform drive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 2NSIA saves Nigeria $200m in medical tourismBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) said yesterday that its investments in healthcare have saved Nigeria about $200 million in foreign exchange outflows associated with medical tourism. NSIA Managing Director, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, said the intervention was driven by the need to address medical tourism through the establishment of NSIA […] The post NSIA saves Nigeria $200m in medical tourism appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 2Nigeria on course for $1tn economy by 2030 — Finance MinistryBy Innocent Anaba The Federal Ministry of Finance said yesterday that Nigeria’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience and accelerating growth with the second quarter of 2026 real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 4.43 percent year-on-year, up from 4.23 per cent in Q2 2025 and 3.89 percent in Q1 2026. The Ministry in a statement, […] The post Nigeria on course for $1tn economy by 2030 — Finance Ministry appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 2Akwa Ibom govt Facebook page describes Akpabio as Acting President of Nigeria The official Facebook page of the Akwa Ibom state government erroneously referred to Akpabio as the "Acting President of Nigeria." This misstatement raises questions about official communication and political accuracy.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 2Nigeria On Track to Become $1tn Economy By 2030 - GovtThe Nigerian government projects that the country is on course to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030. This forecast indicates significant economic growth and development for the nation.allafrica.com · Nigeria
POLITICSSep 2Akwa Ibom govt’s Facebook page describes Akpabio as ‘Acting President of Nigeria’On Tuesday, the Akwa Ibom State Government's Facebook page described Senate President Godswill Akpabio as “Acting President of Nigeria”. The post was later edited to remove the controversial description. The post Akwa Ibom govt’s Facebook page describes Akpabio as ‘Acting President of Nigeria’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 2Why I want to be Nigeria’s president — Donald DukeThe presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, Mr. Donald Duke, said yesterday he joined the presidential race to solve Nigeria’s mounting problems and give Nigerians a new lease of life. The post Why I want to be Nigeria’s president — Donald Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 2‎‎Infantino commends Nigeria delegation to FIFA House, vows to support football devt in country‎TThe visit of a combined team of the National Sports Commission, NSC, and the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to FIFA Headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland Tuesday has yielded positive dividends as the FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has pledge the world body's willingness to collaborate with the country in her developmental efforts for football. The post ‎‎Infantino commends Nigeria delegation to FIFA House, vows to support football devt in country appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 2Nigeria Maritime Hub Ambition Undermined by High ChargesNigeria's ambition to become a maritime hub is reportedly being hindered by high charges. This highlights a significant challenge to the country's economic development plans.punchng.com · Nigeria
MILITARYSep 2US troops withdrawal wont weaken Nigeria war againstIt is stated that the withdrawal of US troops will not weaken Nigeria's ongoing military efforts. This indicates a potential shift in international military support and its perceived impact on local conflicts.thesun.ng
HEALTHSep 1Lassa fever deaths hit 252 as Nigeria records 14 new casesVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 1What Nigerian law says about Tinubu’s vacation in Europe, transfer of power to ShettimaMr Tinubu departed Abuja on Sunday for London to begin his annual leave, while Mr Shettima was in Luanda, Angola, representing him at an African Union summit. The post What Nigerian law says about Tinubu’s vacation in Europe, transfer of power to Shettima appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 1Major challenge with Nigeria 4 . 43 % GDP growth – Economist , OyedokunEconomist Oyedokun has identified a major challenge for Nigeria despite its 4.43% GDP growth. This indicates ongoing complexities in the nation's economy.dailypost.ng · Nigeria
DISASTERSep 1UK-based Nigerian falls asleep at wheel after almost 3 days of driving, kills manA Nigerian-British taxi driver, Kolawole Erunkulu has been jailed for six years after falling asleep at the wheel and causing a crash that killed a 59-year-old man in Surrey, England. The post UK-based Nigerian falls asleep at wheel after almost 3 days of driving, kills man appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 1Why I want to become Nigeria’s president — Donald DukeBy Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, has said he joined the 2027 presidential race to tackle Nigeria’s challenges and provide Nigerians with a new lease of life. Duke, who spoke to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, lamented the country’s leadership challenges since the return […] The post Why I want to become Nigeria’s president — Donald Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 1Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2, moves toward $1tn GDP — Finance MinistryNigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product, GDP, grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from 4.23 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, the Federal Ministry of Finance has said. The ministry, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the latest growth also represented an improvement from the […] The post Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2, moves toward $1tn GDP — Finance Ministry appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 1Nigerian man jailed 8 years for robbing elderly, disabled patients in UK; faces deportationA Nigerian former care worker, Ediongseyene Essien has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a series of burglary and robbery offences targeting elderly and vulnerable people in Liverpool, including some people he had previously cared for. The post Nigerian man jailed 8 years for robbing elderly, disabled patients in UK; faces deportation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 1Atiku vows to review NELFUND, offer debt forgiveness to Nigerian studentsBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar has vowed to review the Nigerian Education Loan Fund NELFUND policy and provide debt forgiveness for qualifying Nigerian students, dismissing as “dishonest” President Bola Tinubu’s attempt to present the scheme as proof that education has become more affordable under his administration. […] The post Atiku vows to review NELFUND, offer debt forgiveness to Nigerian students appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYSep 1US troop drawdown won’t weaken Nigeria security ties — DHQBy Kingsley Omonobi The Defence Headquarters has said the planned withdrawal of about 200 United States military personnel deployed to Nigeria will not affect the longstanding security partnership between both countries. The personnel were deployed to support intelligence, surveillance, training and logistics operations in the fight against terrorism, banditry and other security threats. The Director, […] The post US troop drawdown won’t weaken Nigeria security ties — DHQ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 1Nigerian films must move beyond box office success – Moses BabatopeBy Juliet Ebirim Stakeholders in Nigeria’s film industry have been urged to look beyond box office performance and focus on building intellectual property capable of generating value across multiple platforms and markets. The call was made by the Managing Director of Nile Media Entertainment Group, Moses Babatope, during a solo presentation at the 2026 Nigerian […] The post Nigerian films must move beyond box office success – Moses Babatope appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 1Sunbeth Global Concepts makes Nigerian agribusiness history with IFRS-aligned sustainability reportThe report, themed "Responsible Sourcing, Pioneering Action," sets a new benchmark for transparency and climate accountability in Nigerian agriculture. The post Sunbeth Global Concepts makes Nigerian agribusiness history with IFRS-aligned sustainability report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 1'I have fired 40 of my agents for being corrupt', says Nigeria's anti-corruption chiefThe EFCC boss says more than five of the dismissed officials are already facing prosecution.BBC World
POLITICSSep 1NFF exposes fake FIFA letter as Nigeria delegation meets football bodyThe document, dated 1 September, and purportedly signed by FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström, claimed FIFA had raised concerns over the resignation of former NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and threatened possible sanctions, The post NFF exposes fake FIFA letter as Nigeria delegation meets football body appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 12027: Opposition alliance’ll rescue Nigeria from poverty, insecurity — Turaki“Our participation is anchored on the promise that the process will be hinged on the philosophical underpinnings of transparency, equality, data-driven decisions and egalitarianism,” Turaki said. The post 2027: Opposition alliance’ll rescue Nigeria from poverty, insecurity — Turaki appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria