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POLITICS3d agoI won’t abandon governance for campaign, Tinubu pledgesThe president, speaking at the inauguration of the All progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja yesterday, charged party leaders to take the administration’s message to the grassroots, while he continues to attend to the affairs of state. The post I won’t abandon governance for campaign, Tinubu pledges appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD3d agoPolice hunt truck crew over death of Kwara Polytechnic studentPolice are searching for a truck driver and his motor boy over the death of a Kwara State Polytechnic student. The post Police hunt truck crew over death of Kwara Polytechnic student appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d ago2027: Tinubu pledges support for women’s reserved seats billMr Tinubu’s latest commitment comes more than three years after he promised to increase women’s participation in government during his 2023 presidential campaign. The post 2027: Tinubu pledges support for women’s reserved seats bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICT3d agoHow Sudan Became a Laboratory for Drone Warfare, Thanks to Abu DhabiIn June 2026, I visited Khartoum, my hometown, for the first time since the war broke out in Sudan in April 2023. I left the city to seek safety with my family after the war spread into civilian neighborhoods. I never imagined I would return to the same city. I was very excited but also traumatized by the destruction I saw as the plane landed at Khartoum International Airport. The airport was busy, with many Sudanese returning after commercial flights resumed in May 2026. But the growing drone warfare that is spreading over Sudan threatens the return of hopeful Sudanese The post How Sudan BecaWar on the Rocks
POLITICS3d ago2027: Ex-Obi campaign chief joins Tinubu re-election pushBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – A former chairman of the Coalition for Peter Obi (CPO), Marcel Ngogbehei, has been appointed Director-General of the Tinubu Must Stay Movement’s alliance with the Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration (DMI), as political forces position ahead of the 2027 elections. The appointment puts a former key organiser of Peter Obi’s […] The post 2027: Ex-Obi campaign chief joins Tinubu re-election push appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoFake Drinks Bust: Trade Fair Complex vows zero tolerance, backs NAFDACBy John Alechenu, Abuja The management of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex Management Board (LITFCMB) has vowed zero tolerance for the production and distribution of counterfeit goods within its facility, following the arrest of two persons allegedly linked to the illegal revalidation of expired drinks and production of counterfeit consumables. The Board condemned the […] The post Fake Drinks Bust: Trade Fair Complex vows zero tolerance, backs NAFDAC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD3d agoAjayi Elebire basketball camp targets more scholarships as fifth edition beginsThe annual development programme will screen players in Lagos on 19 October before moving to Ado-Ekiti, following last year’s scholarships for 10 participants. The post Ajayi Elebire basketball camp targets more scholarships as fifth edition begins appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICT3d agoAnglophone Cameroon: Francis Enwe, the RDPC senator who speaks to separatistsDéputé puis sénateur du parti au pouvoir, cet homme d’affaires à succès vit depuis dix ans au rythme de la crise anglophone sévissant au Nord-Ouest et au Sud-Ouest (Noso). Il tente de promouvoir un dialogue avec les séparatistes, dans un pays où le pouvoir n’y est globalement pas favorable. Rencontre.Jeune Afrique
WORLD3d agoJAPA 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
BUSINESS3d agoCardoso: Why CBN took market by surprise on interest rateBangkok, Thailand: The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has explained why the apex bank’s latest monetary policy decision took the market by surprise, saying the need to correct a faulty monetary policy transmission mechanism, alongside improving macroeconomic conditions, informed the move. The post Cardoso: Why CBN took market by surprise on interest rate appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoAbiodun’s Industrial Expansion: As Ogun lines up $17bn investment, By Kayode AkinmadeA $7bn-plus deep seaport deal, a proposed $10bn LNG project, more than 1,600 kilometres of roads and a cargo airport underscore Ogun State’s ambition to become a leading investment and industrial hub The post Abiodun’s Industrial Expansion: As Ogun lines up $17bn investment, By Kayode Akinmade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTER3d agoPlane crash: NAF assures Igbokoda residents of action on environmental concernsThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has acknowledged the concerns expressed by residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, particularly reports of an offensive odour and fears of possible environmental impact following the aircraft accident. The post Plane crash: NAF assures Igbokoda residents of action on environmental concerns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoOPay named Digital Bank and Financial Inclusion Leader at BAFI 2026The dual recognition reflects OPay’s commitment to delivering accessible, reliable, secure and convenient financial services through technology. The post OPay named Digital Bank and Financial Inclusion Leader at BAFI 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoFrom Morocco to South Africa, Israel election watched closely across AfricaOctober 27 vote could test whether Israel's ties with African countries withstand the fallout from the war on Gaza.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS3d agoJUST IN: Cardoso explains reasons behind MPC interest rate cut, hails synergy with fiscal authorities“It took the market by surprise, and markets, as we know, generally don't like surprises,” Mr Cardoso said at the panel discussion themed “How Central Banks Decide—Committee Decision-Making and Communication in an Era of Uncertainty”. The post JUST IN: Cardoso explains reasons behind MPC interest rate cut, hails synergy with fiscal authorities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS3d agoDMO offers N7.15 trn bond for October  subscriptionBy Elizabeth Adegbesan The Federal Government through the Debt Management Office, DMO, has offered N7.15 trillion FGN Bond for September subscription. DMO disclosed this in its latest announcement saying that   the N17.5 trillion offer comes in three tranches. The first tranche is N500 billion for February 2034 (10 year reopening) bond with a 19 percent […] The post DMO offers N7.15 trn bond for October subscription appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoStakeholders urge insurance, pension operators to prioritise customer valueBy Rosemary Iwunze Stakeholders in the insurance and pension sectors have urged operators to deploy funds raised through recapitalisation to improve services, develop innovative products and strengthen customer confidence. They made the call in Lagos during a panel discussion at the 11th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors (NAIPE). The […] The post Stakeholders urge insurance, pension operators to prioritise customer value appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoShell 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
CONFLICTBREAKING3d agoEritrean forces suffer 'heavy losses' in Tigray, Ethiopian militia saysAfricanews [en]
BUSINESS3d agoBOS Africa, Temple Company partner to develop sports business professionalsThe partnership will combine professional education with practical industry experience in sponsorship, athlete management, sports media, intellectual property and content production. The post BOS Africa, Temple Company partner to develop sports business professionals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS3d agoDollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 15, 2026The Nigerian Naira held steady with a marginal upward trajectory against the United States Dollar on October 15, 2026, maintaining its stability across both the official window and the parallel market. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 15, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD3d agoNAF Assures Igbokoda Community Of Engagement On Environmental Concerns After Aircraft AccidentThe development followed complaints from Igbokoda residents about the strong stench emanating from the river where the aircraft crashed last week. The post NAF Assures Igbokoda Community Of Engagement On Environmental Concerns After Aircraft Accident appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS3d agoForex inflow rises 23% to $35bn, as outflow declinesBy Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria’s net foreign exchange (forex) inflow grew by 23.2 percent year-on-year, YoY, to $35.77 billion in the first half of 2026 (H1’26) from $29.77 in the corresponding period of 2025. Vanguard analysis of data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Quarterly Statistical Bulletin and Data for the review period showed that […] The post Forex inflow rises 23% to $35bn, as outflow declines appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d ago2027: We know how to stop Tinubu from getting second term  -  MomoduMomodu also dismissed suggestions that Tinubu would refuse to accept defeat if he lost the election, arguing that Nigerians’ determination could shape the outcome of the contest. The post 2027: We know how to stop Tinubu from getting second term - Momodu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria