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BUSINESSAug 28Nigeria Costly Dependence on Textile ImportsNigeria is experiencing a costly reliance on textile imports, indicating an economic challenge for the country. This dependence could impact local industries and the national economy.punchng.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 28Nigeria credit market nears 10 , 000 in Q1 - Punch NewspapersNigeria's credit market approached a valuation of 10,000 in the first quarter of the year. This indicates significant activity and potential growth within the country's financial sector.punchng.com · Nigeria
WORLDAug 28756 cases in 7 months: Experts seek tougher actions against Nigeria’s sexual violenceDespite existing laws, awareness campaigns and interventions by government and non-governmental organisations, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) remains a major concern in Nigeria, with 756 cases recorded by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) between January and July 2026. The post 756 cases in 7 months: Experts seek tougher actions against Nigeria’s sexual violence appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 27Nigeria commiserates with Nepal over landslides, flash floodsThe Federal Government has commiserated with the Government and people of Nepal following devastating landslides and flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, which resulted in loss of lives, destruction and displacement of communities. The post Nigeria commiserates with Nepal over landslides, flash floods appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 272027 : Tinubu , APC governors meet as election preparations intensify – The Sun NigeriaPresident Tinubu and APC governors are meeting in anticipation of the 2027 elections in Nigeria, as preparations are intensifying. This indicates significant political activity ahead of an election.thesun.ng
CONFLICTAug 27Nigeria: the lucrative business of kidnappingsIn tonight's programme, we speak to a Lagos analyst behind a new report laying out the figures behind abductions. Also, Tanzania's ruling party kicks the vice-president out even after he announces his plans to step down next week. And finally in Senegal, the first African-manufactured generic drug to treat sickle cell disease is raising hopes of better treatment and reduced reliance on costly imported medicine.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSAug 27Nigeria’s economy stable, debt service declining – OyedeleOyedele projected that Nigeria’s GDP growth rate would exceed four per cent in 2026, reflecting continued improvement in economic activity. The post Nigeria’s economy stable, debt service declining – Oyedele appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTAug 27Northern Nigeria Killings : Reps Beg Tinubu to Stop Insecuritpunchng.com · Nigeria
WORLDAug 27President Tinubu Directs Comprehensive Reform Of Nigerian FootballThe NFF came under intense pressure after the Super Falcons and Super Eagles failed to qualify for the World Cup. The post President Tinubu Directs Comprehensive Reform Of Nigerian Football appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSAug 27China imports $2 . 3bn Nigerian goods in six months , says envoyChina has imported a significant value of goods from Nigeria over a six-month period, according to an envoy. This highlights the trade relationship between the two countries.thenationonlineng.net · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 27NFF Crisis: Tinubu orders comprehensive reform of Nigerian Football'The reform must respond to a longstanding need to strengthen governance, administration, stakeholder representation, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability' The post NFF Crisis: Tinubu orders comprehensive reform of Nigerian Football appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 27AGF seeks UN’s protection, says P&ID case would have crippled Nigeria’s economyBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has urged the United Nations to reform its framework to ensure protection of national sovereignty in disputes involving member states and investors. He maintained that such reforms should reinforce rather than bypass domestic courts in Investor-State Dispute […] The post AGF seeks UN’s protection, says P&ID case would have crippled Nigeria’s economy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 27AANI backs NIPSS push to unlock Nigeria’s creative economyBy Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has thrown its weight behind efforts by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to unlock Nigeria’s creative economy, describing the sector as one of the country’s most valuable but underexploited economic assets. President of AANI, Ambassador Emmanuel Obi […] The post AANI backs NIPSS push to unlock Nigeria’s creative economy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 27How to apply for Nigerian driver’s licence onlineApplying for a Nigerian driver’s licence no longer requires spending an entire day at an FRSC office. The post How to apply for Nigerian driver’s licence online appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTAug 27Over 7,000 people kidnapped across Nigeria, Boko Haram got 90% of ransom — ReportPremium Times
WORLDAug 27Kidnappers in Nigeria collect more than $5 million in ransoms , analysts sayAnalysts report that kidnappers in Nigeria have collected over $5 million in ransoms. This indicates a significant and costly criminal enterprise operating within the region.wsbradio.com · United States
POLITICSAug 27Bolt resumes operations at Nigerian airports after Keyamo’s interventionThe development comes after the Minister of Aviation directed FAAN to urgently address concerns over airport transport fares and e-hailing services. The post Bolt resumes operations at Nigerian airports after Keyamo’s intervention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSAug 27From Flares To Fortune: Nigeria’s Race To Turn Wasted Gas Into WealthThe success of that transition may ultimately be measured not only by how much carbon is kept out of the atmosphere, but by how much economic opportunity is created for Nigerians. The post From Flares To Fortune: Nigeria’s Race To Turn Wasted Gas Into Wealth appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSAug 27Tinubu tells NLNG to turn gas flaring into economic benefit for Nigerians“My major concern is the domestic utilisation, where you must be able to take out the flaring and convert potential environmental liability to what could be strategically and economically beneficial to the consumers in the country.” The post Tinubu tells NLNG to turn gas flaring into economic benefit for Nigerians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 275 countries that give Nigerians five-year multiple-entry visasFor Nigerians and other countries' citizens who travel frequently for business, tourism, family visits or other commitments, a five-year multiple-entry visa can make international travel considerably easier. The post 5 countries that give Nigerians five-year multiple-entry visas appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTAug 27"If you started running, they would shoot you": at the heart of Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisisBBC Afrique
WORLDAug 27Elders becoming more visible in drug trade in Nigeria, other West African countriesThe apparent rise of trafficking by older adults could reflect a new criminal adaptation rather than individual criminality. The post Elders becoming more visible in drug trade in Nigeria, other West African countries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSAug 27Fuel subsidy: Let’s debate the real solution to Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis, By John Okiyi KaluGovernment does not have to keep petrol artificially cheap forever. It needs to make transport, electricity, food production and household incomes progressively less dependent on cheap petrol… That is the conversation I want to hear from serious presidential candidates in 2027. On 29 May, 2023, petrol was selling at roughly ₦195 per litre at the […] The post Fuel subsidy: Let’s debate the real solution to Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis, By John Okiyi Kalu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 2726,000 Nigerian children enter custody yearly, most without lawyers — MinisterAbout 26,000 children enter Nigerian custodial and remand facilities annually, with most awaiting trial and many without lawyers, prompting calls by government and justice stakeholders for diversion, early legal aid and child-focused reforms. The post 26,000 Nigerian children enter custody yearly, most without lawyers — Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times