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BUSINESSSep 2Tax reforms boost Nigeria’s revenue to N21.6trn in H1 2026 — Uba SaniBy Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Wednesday said Nigeria’s revenue had risen significantly following the tax reforms introduced by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Sani, who spoke at the 160th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board in Kaduna, said revenue reached approximately N21.6 trillion in the first half […] The post Tax reforms boost Nigeria’s revenue to N21.6trn in H1 2026 — Uba Sani appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 2Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years of operationBut the ride-hailing company said the decision to exit Nigeria is unrelated to the recent FAAN directive concerning e-hailing operations at Nigerian airports. The post Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years of operation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 2Uber to exit Nigeria after 12 years of operationsRide-hailing company Uber is set to wind down its operations in Nigeria effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026, bringing an end to its 12-year presence in the country. The post ‘We apologise for the inconvenience’, Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years of operations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTSep 2Thousands Rally To Back Niger Junta Chief After Thwarted MutinyChannels TV
WORLDSep 268-year-old British woman cries out as Nigerian husband disappears in UKThe couple got married at a registry office in Nicosia on March 22, 2022, with two Turkish friends acting as their best man and maid of honour. The post 68-year-old British woman cries out as Nigerian husband disappears in UK appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 2Niger state television broadcasts allegations of an international plot against the juntaLe capitaine Roger Gabriel a affirmé que des proches de l’ancien président Mohamed Bazoum et des officiers tchadiens étaient liés à la tentative de coup d’État des 28 et 29 août au Niger. Selon lui, des forces spéciales tchadiennes et françaises devaient soutenir les mutins, avec l’appui présumé du Bénin et de la Côte d’Ivoire.BBC Afrique
POLITICSSep 2A Final Whistle For The Old Ways: Why Tinubu’s football reform must not fail NigeriaFootball is the one thing that makes a Hausa trader in Kano, an Ijaw fisherman in Bayelsa, and an Igbo student in Enugu shout the same word at the same time: “Goal!” The post A Final Whistle For The Old Ways: Why Tinubu’s football reform must not fail Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTERSep 2United Nigeria Airlines Grounds Aircraft Over Bird StrikeThe airline said the move was in line with its safety protocols while it undergoes further inspection and maintenance. The post United Nigeria Airlines Grounds Aircraft Over Bird Strike appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 2Nigerian anticorruption agency sacks 40 staff over misconduct allegationsNigerian media outlets have reported that five of the dismissed staff are facing prosecution.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 2Ghana, Nigeria set for African Unity Cup in EstoniaSpeaking on the decision to support the initiative, the CEO of Afro Empire, Tamara Adu, said the event goes beyond the football rivalry between the two countries. The post Ghana, Nigeria set for African Unity Cup in Estonia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 2Nigeria Rethinks Criminalisation Of SuicidePate said the government would send a bill to the National Assembly to push forward with the decriminalisation plan, with the aim of reducing suicide deaths and attempts by 15 percent by 2030. The post Nigeria Rethinks Criminalisation Of Suicide appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHSep 2Lassa fever: Young adults most affected as Nigeria records 1,035 cases, 252 deathsAccording to the NCDC’s report spanning 10 to 16 August, the confirmed cases were reported in 23 states and 117 local government areas (LGAs) The post Lassa fever: Young adults most affected as Nigeria records 1,035 cases, 252 deaths appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTSep 2Niger: Borgu Residents Flee To Benin Republic Over InsecurityThe development was revealed by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) House of Representatives candidate for Borgu/Agwara Federal Constituency, Murtala Haliru Dantoro, who has called on President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government to urgently deploy a permanent and sustained security presence to the area. The post Niger: Borgu Residents Flee To Benin Republic Over Insecurity appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 2Kalu congratulates Shettima at 60, commends service to NigeriaSenator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as a committed public servant whose years of service have been marked by dedication to national development, peace and unity. The post Kalu congratulates Shettima at 60, commends service to Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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
CONFLICTSep 2Niger army eliminates 17 mercenaries in nationwide operationsThe Niger army has reportedly eliminated 17 mercenaries during nationwide operations. This indicates active military engagements against armed non-state actors within the country.news.az · Azerbaijan
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