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POLITICSAug 31A leadership lesson for Nigeria from Dolly Parton, By Dakuku PetersideDolly Parton has never governed a state, controlled a public budget, or commanded the machinery of government. Yet her life offers Nigeria a timely lesson: leadership is measured not by the grandeur of office, the length of a convoy or the volume of publicity, but by the durable good created for others. Parton built global […] The post A leadership lesson for Nigeria from Dolly Parton, By Dakuku Peterside appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTAug 31Niger: The night Abdourahamane Tiani falteredJeune Afrique
WORLDAug 31Aston Villa sign Imuran as Nigeria defender eyes bigger stageThe move gives Imuran a fresh platform to compete at a higher level and potentially strengthen her claim for increased involvement with the Super Falcons The post Aston Villa sign Imuran as Nigeria defender eyes bigger stage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSAug 31Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2 2026 — NBSNigeria’s economy expanded faster in the second quarter of 2026, supported by improved performances in the oil and non-oil sectors, although industrial growth slowed compared with a year earlier. The post Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2 2026 — NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 31Wanted over alleged coup plot, Sylva quits APC, says Nigerians will vote against Tinubu in 2027“I am fully aware that my actions may invite a redoubled witch hunt against me and my associates, but that is a risk I am willing to take,” the former governor of Bayelsa said. The post Wanted over alleged coup plot, Sylva quits APC, says Nigerians will vote against Tinubu in 2027 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTAug 31Mutiny in Niger: a new test for the military junta - AnalysisBBC Afrique
POLITICSAug 31Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany angry with Akwa Ibom council chairperson over poor roadAkwa Ibom’s Itu LGA received N9.46bn in FAAC allocations under Chairperson Ubong Nkutt, but Ambassador Ita Enang is questioning the council’s spending and the state of infrastructure, including roads, while fiscal records challenge some of his revenue claims. The post Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany angry with Akwa Ibom council chairperson over poor road appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 31Nigeria’s bank financing may be fuelling environmental harm in Niger Delta – Fair Finance CoalitionCivil society groups have challenged Nigerian banks to take responsibility for the environmental and human rights consequences of projects they fund, particularly in oil-producing communities where livelihoods are being threatened. The post Nigeria’s bank financing may be fuelling environmental harm in Niger Delta – Fair Finance Coalition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 31Shettima returns to Nigeria after AU Summit in AngolaVP Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the high-level summit. The post Shettima returns to Nigeria after AU Summit in Angola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 31Falana urges Nigerian govt to ban petrol importationMr Falana said making the crude available to domestic refiners would reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported petroleum products and help ease the hardship caused by the removal of petrol subsidy. The post Falana urges Nigerian govt to ban petrol importation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 31Nigeria : Today Opposition Gathering in Abuja - the Choice Before Presidential CandidatesOpposition parties are gathering in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss the choices before presidential candidates. This signifies a key political event regarding the country's upcoming elections.allafrica.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 31Nigeria’s GDP grows 4.4% in Q2 2026 — NBSBy Elizabeth Adegbesan ABUJA — Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.4 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from the 4.2 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday. The growth was driven by improved performances in both the oil and non-oil sectors […] The post Nigeria’s GDP grows 4.4% in Q2 2026 — NBS appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 31Who’s in charge? PRP queries Tinubu, Shettima’s absence from Nigeria.Alleges president travelled to block release of FBI documents By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has queried the simultaneous absence of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from the country, asking pointedly who is in charge of governance in their absence. Speaking on Monday […] The post Who’s in charge? PRP queries Tinubu, Shettima’s absence from Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 31PZ Cussons Nigeria to pay shareholders N9.9 billion dividend after four-year pauseThe compensation package also offers an alternative of receiving shares instead of dividends to those who prefer increasing their existing holdings in the company to taking immediate cash rewards. The post PZ Cussons Nigeria to pay shareholders N9.9 billion dividend after four-year pause appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 31Meet 9-yr-old Nigerian girl, Charlotte teaching algebra on TikTokNine-year-old Charlotte Muritala from Ofa, Kwara State, has gained attention for her passion for mathematics and her efforts to teach other children through TikTok. The post Meet 9-yr-old Nigerian girl, Charlotte teaching algebra on TikTok appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 31Fuel: ‘Nigerians are too poor not to be subsidised’ — ADC fires back at PresidencyAccording to the ADC, Atiku’s proposal is not a return to the old subsidy regime but a controlled production incentive for Nigerian refineries, with a fiscal ceiling and mechanisms to track crude from refinery intake to finished products. The post Fuel: ‘Nigerians are too poor not to be subsidised’ — ADC fires back at Presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 31New survey shows voter apathy may continue among Nigerian undergraduates in 2027Since 2015, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made PVCs a prerequisite for voting in any election. The post New survey shows voter apathy may continue among Nigerian undergraduates in 2027 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 31Niger failed coup exposes cracks in the militarydw.com · Germany
POLITICSAug 31Political echoes of the fuel subsidy removal debates in Nigeria, By Uche IgweThe call to return the fuel subsidy has struck a chord, especially among the masses. It has received an overwhelming positive feedback from the Nigerian public. It is now a popular opinion and a conversation no serious politician in Nigeria can avoid, since the proposition to reverse it was made by the Presidential Candidate of […] The post Political echoes of the fuel subsidy removal debates in Nigeria, By Uche Igwe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 31Niger: Failed coup exposes junta's weakness — and Russia's influenceThe failed coup in Niger brings deep divisions within the military to light. As Russia's support highlights the junta's fading influence, soldiers continue to face jihadist attacks, poor equipment and little pay.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 31Niger turns to Nigerian ports amid diplomatic row with Benin RepublicNiger, a landlocked nation, has turned to Nigerian ports to meet its international trade needs following a diplomatic dispute with neighbouring Benin Republic, which has resulted in the closure of key border routes. The post Niger turns to Nigerian ports amid diplomatic row with Benin Republic appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 31Nigeria expresses concerns over failed coup in Niger, calls for return to constitutional order“The Government of Nigeria views with deep concern the current political and security situation in the Republic of Niger." The post Nigeria expresses concerns over failed coup in Niger, calls for return to constitutional order appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTAug 31Russia helped foil coup in Niger — OfficialIn a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaïev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested its assistance in quelling the mutiny which lasted for hours between 28 and 29 August. The post Russia helped foil coup in Niger — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 31Securing Nigeria’s economic re-birth: The Imperative of Bola Tinubu’s re-election, By Dan Aibangbe​President Bola Tinubu has always been driven by a single-minded vision: a Nigeria where every citizen enjoys equal opportunity, economic security, and a high quality of life. He did not seek power for the sake of office, but to build a lasting legacy that future generations can be proud of and build upon. Real structural […] The post Securing Nigeria’s economic re-birth: The Imperative of Bola Tinubu’s re-election, By Dan Aibangbe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times