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WORLDOct 17Nigeria’s poor population may be world’s largest, says EU envoy“Today, Nigeria is probably the country in the world with the highest number of people living under the poverty threshold,” he said. The post Nigeria’s poor population may be world’s largest, says EU envoy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 17Poland vs Nigeria: Five Players to watch as Flamingos begin World Cup campaignHarmony Chidi leads Nigeria’s charge in Morocco, but Zofia Burzan and Poland’s emerging talents stand between the Flamingos and a winning start to their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign The post Poland vs Nigeria: Five Players to watch as Flamingos begin World Cup campaign appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 17CAN at 50: Church must challenge govt, defend Nigerians — Archbishop OkohHe warned, however, that speaking prophetically did not mean opposing every government policy or turning the Church into a partisan platform. The post CAN at 50: Church must challenge govt, defend Nigerians — Archbishop Okoh appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 17Subsidy Return: International investors, markets have written off Nigerian opposition politicians as unserious, says Oyedele“I concluded that the markets, including the domestic market—because that you can read from the capital markets—and the international markets, have largely, largely written off the opposition in Nigeria as being unserious. That is why they have not priced in the proposed return of subsidy,” Mr Oyedele said. The post Subsidy Return: International investors, markets have written off Nigerian opposition politicians as unserious, says Oyedele appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 17‘Things not as bad as people claim; Tinubu is fixing Nigeria’ — Jide KosokoThe veteran actor acknowledged Nigerians’ economic hardship but maintained that President Bola Tinubu’s reforms were correcting decades of poor planning and unsustainable spending. The post ‘Things not as bad as people claim; Tinubu is fixing Nigeria’ — Jide Kosoko appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 17Nigeria’s biggest problem is grinding poverty, not religion — MakindeOyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that Nigeria’s biggest problem is grinding poverty, not religion, urging Christians to stop shunning politics and take an active role in transforming the country. The post Nigeria’s biggest problem is grinding poverty, not religion — Makinde appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 17Nigeria’s stability will attract long-term investment — CardosoGovernor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, has said sustained macroeconomic stability, declining inflation and confidence in policy direction will attract long-term investment into Nigeria, boosting production and creating jobs. The post Nigeria’s stability will attract long-term investment — Cardoso appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 17Ecobank empowers students with digital skills in four Nigerian regionsEcobank is providing digital skills training to students across four regions in Nigeria. This initiative aims to enhance educational opportunities and technological literacy.hallmarknews.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 17INTERVIEW: How Johnvents is turning Nigeria’s cocoa challenges into a global agribusinessJohn Alamu, founder and Group Managing Director of Capitalsage Holdings, explains how Johnvents is tackling challenges in Nigeria’s agricultural sector through cocoa processing, farmer support, sustainable sourcing, and value addition, while expanding across Africa and international markets. The post INTERVIEW: How Johnvents is turning Nigeria’s cocoa challenges into a global agribusiness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTOct 17Nigeria commiserates with Saudi Arabia over terrorists’ attacks‎President Bola Tinubu has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Saudi Arabia over the recent numerous attacks on the country by the Houthi militia from Yemen. The post Nigeria commiserates with Saudi Arabia over terrorists’ attacks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBEROct 17AI misuse : Runsewe warns Nigerians against fake content , social media manipulationRunsewe has warned Nigerians about the misuse of AI, specifically cautioning against fake content and social media manipulation. This highlights concerns about digital integrity and misinformation.theeagleonline.com.ng · Nigeria
WORLDOct 17FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Day One Preview: Germany take on Argentina as Nigeria open against PolandFrom Germany’s pursuit of a first title to the defending champions DPR Korea’s bid to extend their dominance, the opening day promises a compelling mix of ambition, history and fresh beginnings The post FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Day One Preview: Germany take on Argentina as Nigeria open against Poland appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 17NFF Normalisation Committee: FIFA keeps Nigeria waitingThe Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is still awaiting clarification from FIFA following Thursday’s FIFA Council meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, amid expectations that the country’s football leadership crisis would be on the front burner. The FIFA Council held its 37th meeting on October 15, 2026, with discussions covering football development funding, governance reforms and disciplinary procedures. […] The post NFF Normalisation Committee: FIFA keeps Nigeria waiting appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 17‘I’ve intercepted 573 Benue girls from traffickers, returned over 103 from outside Nigeria since March’ — Acrivist YaayaWhen I asked her to send the remaining girl back home, she went and wrote a petition against me at Zone 2 in Lagos. In Nigeria, if you have money, you can do almost anything The post ‘I’ve intercepted 573 Benue girls from traffickers, returned over 103 from outside Nigeria since March’ — Acrivist Yaaya appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 17Nigeria’s correctional crisis: Inmate population hits 80,812The panel detailed allegations of inmates operating businesses from correctional centres, including POS, and involvement of officials in facilitating prohibited activities The post Nigeria’s correctional crisis: Inmate population hits 80,812 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 17Fake Drugs, Drinks, Foods Everywhere: Deadly business killing Nigerians as treatment failures riseVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 16Nigeria 2027 Election Watch: INEC Leadership Changes And APC Reveals Its Campaign PrioritiesThe immediate developments to watch are Senate consideration of the INEC nominees, the October 24 candidate-omission deadline and the commencement of the APC’s nationwide campaign. The post Nigeria 2027 Election Watch: INEC Leadership Changes And APC Reveals Its Campaign Priorities appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
SCI & TECHOct 16Use *315# to check phones before buying, NCC tells Nigerians“Before you buy the phone, dial *315# and confirm that the phone is fully verified before you pay,” he said. The post Use *315# to check phones before buying, NCC tells Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 16INEC list : Kwankwasiyya members protest over exclusion of Kano NDC guber candidate – The Sun NigeriaMembers of the Kwankwasiyya group are protesting the exclusion of their Kano NDC gubernatorial candidate from the INEC list. This highlights a dispute in the local election process in Nigeria.thesun.ng
POLITICSOct 16Protest Rocks Kano INEC Office Over Omission of NDC Candidate - Latest News In Nigeria , Nigeria News Today , Your Online Nigerian NewspaperA protest occurred at the Kano INEC office in Nigeria due to the alleged omission of a NDC candidate. This event signifies public discontent with the electoral process.nigerianeye.com · Nigeria
SCI & TECHOct 16FG to deploy 3,700 telecom towers to connect 20m Nigerians. As Tijani commissions first NUCAP site in Abia . Kalu identifies 16 more locations needing coverage in Bende By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy 3,700 telecommunications towers nationwide to connect about 20 million Nigerians currently without access to telephone and internet services. Minister of Communications, Innovation and […] The post FG to deploy 3,700 telecom towers to connect 20m Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 16Naira Depreciation: Onafriq exits Nigeria’s agent bankingBy Juliet Umeh Pan-African technology company, Onafriq, has announced plans to wind down its agent banking business in Nigeria, operated under the Baxi brand by Onafriq Nigeria Payments Limited, citing inflation, naira depreciation and intensifying competition. The company said the economic pressures had increased operating costs and affected transaction volumes, while the rapid growth of […] The post Naira Depreciation: Onafriq exits Nigeria’s agent banking appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 16From 95,000 to 60,000 Pilgrims: How Nigeria lost Hajj seats, as citizens raise concernsWithin two Hajj cycles, the number of Nigerian pilgrims has fallen sharply, leaving thousands facing the prospect of postponing a religious obligation they may have spent years preparing for. The post From 95,000 to 60,000 Pilgrims: How Nigeria lost Hajj seats, as citizens raise concerns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 16Trafficking: Titi Atiku laments Nigerian girls becoming ‘a nuisance’ abroadThe wife of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour, Chief Titi Atiku Abubakar, has decried human trafficking, saying Nigerian girls going abroad are becoming a “nuisance” in their host countries. The post Trafficking: Titi Atiku laments Nigerian girls becoming ‘a nuisance’ abroad appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria