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POLITICSOct 15Cartoon: Wike(d) rainbow colours of Nigerian democracyCartoon: Wike(d) rainbow colours of Nigerian democracy The post Cartoon: Wike(d) rainbow colours of Nigerian democracy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 152027: Tinubu’s grip on Nigeria worse than Abacha – Dele MomoduHe likened the development to the political consolidation witnessed during the Abacha era. The post 2027: Tinubu’s grip on Nigeria worse than Abacha – Dele Momodu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 15JAPA WORSENS: Nigeria’s refugees surge 36% to 478,150 amid global clampdown•Asylum figure drops over 30% to 56,176 as world tightens rules •Strict border controls not solution, pushes migrants to dangerous routes – IOM •Desperation fuels irregular migration- Ex-envoy By Nkiruka Nnorom NIGERIA’S refugee crisis has deepened significantly, with the number of Nigerians living as refugees abroad surging by 36 per cent to 478,150 in six […] The post JAPA WORSENS: Nigeria’s refugees surge 36% to 478,150 amid global clampdown appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 15Shell to sell Nigeria domestic gas business to Vaaris EnergyBy Faith Odukomaiya Shell Petroleum B.V. has signed an agreement to sell its full interest in Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Vaaris Energy Limited, a Nigerian energy company, as the oil major refocuses its investments on strategic businesses. Shell’s Country Chair in Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni, said the transaction would provide a platform for the domestic […] The post Shell to sell Nigeria domestic gas business to Vaaris Energy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 15In The National Interest: UK launch exposes deep frustrations about Nigeria, by Olu FasanLast week, on October 7, the London School of Economics, LSE, hosted the UK launch of my book In The National Interest: The Road to Nigeria’s Political, Economic and Social Transformation. Two LSE faculties—the Department of International Relations and the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa—collaborated to organise the book launch, which included a public lecture. […] The post In The National Interest: UK launch exposes deep frustrations about Nigeria, by Olu Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 15Death penalty: Foreign missions applaud Nigeria’s abolitionist shiftBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri As the number of death row inmates in the country continues to swell, stakeholders in the justice sector and concerned foreign missions have nonetheless commended Nigeria for going ten consecutive years without a state execution.The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) recently disclosed that 4,329 persons are currently awaiting execution in various custodial facilities […] The post Death penalty: Foreign missions applaud Nigeria’s abolitionist shift appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 14WAFU B U-17 Qualifiers: Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets lose to Niger in opening gameAbdoul Razaq Zada opened the scoring for Niger in the 19th minute before Abdoul Rakilou doubled the advantage in the 86th minute. The post WAFU B U-17 Qualifiers: Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets lose to Niger in opening game appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 14Nigeria 2027 Election Watch: INEC Explains The Exclusions And Sets A DeadlineINEC has now articulated its legal justification and identified the procedure through which parties may challenge the omissions. The post Nigeria 2027 Election Watch: INEC Explains The Exclusions And Sets A Deadline appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSOct 14Growtech West Africa, National Agricultural Development Fund partner to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural growth, food securityThe collaboration connects Growtech’s international network of agricultural businesses, technology providers, and industry experts with NADF’s mandate to expand access to agricultural finance, strengthen productivity, and support food security in Nigeria The post Growtech West Africa, National Agricultural Development Fund partner to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural growth, food security appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 14Growtech West Africa, National Agricultural Development Fund partner to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural growth, food securityThe collaboration connects Growtech’s international network of agricultural businesses, technology providers, and industry experts with NADF’s mandate to expand access to agricultural finance, strengthen productivity, and support food security in Nigeria The post Growtech West Africa, National Agricultural Development Fund partner to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural growth, food security appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 14FHFL, Nigeria Police Trust Fund break ground on 257-unit affordable housing estate in NasarawaThe project forms part of FHFL’s ongoing efforts to address Nigeria’s housing deficit by developing innovative housing solutions for low- and middle-income earners and priority groups. The post FHFL, Nigeria Police Trust Fund break ground on 257-unit affordable housing estate in Nasarawa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 14Nigerians better off under Tinubu, APC spokesman insistsNational Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Felix Muoka, has insisted that Nigeria and Nigerians are better off than ever before, saying the party will win the 2027 presidential election based on its positive records. The post Nigerians better off under Tinubu, APC spokesman insists appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 142027: Those Promising To Rescue Nigeria Can’t Keep Their Political Households Intact — ShettimaThe vice president further defended the economic policies introduced by the Tinubu administration, particularly the removal of the petrol subsidy and changes to the foreign exchange system. The post 2027: Those Promising To Rescue Nigeria Can’t Keep Their Political Households Intact — Shettima appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 14Why Nigeria is lucky to have Tinubu as leader now – Oyedele“A leader that says ‘I'll do the right thing, even when it's not popular’. There are so very few of them, and our president is not saying it; he's doing it, he's doing it even with pre-election (concerns),” Mr Oyedele said. The post Why Nigeria is lucky to have Tinubu as leader now – Oyedele appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 142027: Elect competent leaders to end hardship, Onoh tells NigeriansBy Emma Nndozie The Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh, has urged Nigerians to elect leaders with proven competence in the 2027 general elections to address the country’s economic challenges and rising poverty. Onoh made the call on Tuesday while addressing traders, importers and […] The post 2027: Elect competent leaders to end hardship, Onoh tells Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBEROct 14Nigeria, Ghana in spotlight as Meta removes 3.7m accounts in scam crackdownBy Juliet Umeh Nigeria and Ghana have come under the spotlight after an international operation against online fraud networks in West Africa led Meta to remove more than 3.7 million accounts, Pages and Groups from Facebook and Instagram. The operation involved law enforcement agencies from 10 countries and 15 technology companies. It resulted in 28 […] The post Nigeria, Ghana in spotlight as Meta removes 3.7m accounts in scam crackdown appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 14In Thailand, Dangote Group hails Tinubu’s economic reforms, urges foreign investors to come to Nigeria“People say, and we agree with them, that it's difficult to find data about Nigeria, especially from the fiscal side. Something as important as our tax-to-GDP ratio, you can't find it easily.” The post In Thailand, Dangote Group hails Tinubu’s economic reforms, urges foreign investors to come to Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 14Nigeria trains 100 officials ahead of anti-money laundering assessmentThe exercise comes nearly a year after Nigeria was removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list following steps to address weaknesses in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing system. The post Nigeria trains 100 officials ahead of anti-money laundering assessment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 14Visa application fees non-refundable, US mission NigeriansThe United States Mission in Nigeria has reiterated that visa application fees are non-refundable, whether an applicant is granted or denied a visa. The post Visa application fees non-refundable, US mission Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 14How ex-minister Hadi Sirika secured ‘Nigeria Air’ contract for his friend – WitnessMr Sirika is facing prosecution on six corruption charges which partly centre on an alleged N1.3 billion contract the aviation ministry awarded in 2023 to Gabriel Tilmann, a professor. The post How ex-minister Hadi Sirika secured ‘Nigeria Air’ contract for his friend – Witness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 142027: Men have failed Nigeria – Presidential candidateMrs Okereke said she had met people who doubted whether a woman could lead Nigeria. The post 2027: Men have failed Nigeria – Presidential candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 14SALARY CONTROVERSY: Taraba varsity staff not highest paid in Nigeria — TSU ASUUBy Femi Bolaji JALINGO — THE Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Taraba State University, TSU Chapter, has refuted claims circulating on social media that academic staff of the institution are the highest-paid university workers in Nigeria, describing the narrative as misleading propaganda designed to manipulate public opinion. The union’s clarification followed claims in a […] The post SALARY CONTROVERSY: Taraba varsity staff not highest paid in Nigeria — TSU ASUU appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 14Nigeria woos investors at World Petroleum CongressNigeria has called on international investors to take advantage of its vast oil and gas resources, ongoing industry reforms and strategic access to the African market to drive long-term investment in its energy sector. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, made the call at the 25th World Petroleum Congress in […] The post Nigeria woos investors at World Petroleum Congress appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBEROct 14Nigerian man jailed in UK for hacking woman’s social media, selling her images onlineA Nigerian man, Bosun Osagie has been jailed in the United Kingdom, UK for hacking a woman’s Snapchat and X accounts, using her images to create fake profiles that advertised her as a sex worker, selling the images online and subsequently blackmailing her. The post Nigerian man jailed in UK for hacking woman’s social media, selling her images online appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria