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POLITICS2d agoPANDEF demands 50% oil derivation for Niger DeltaBy Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — The Pan Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF) has called on the Federal Government to increase the derivation allocation to oil-producing states from the current minimum of 13 per cent to 50 per cent, citing environmental degradation and the developmental challenges facing the region. The group also urged the government […] The post PANDEF demands 50% oil derivation for Niger Delta appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS2d agoNigeria borrows to build, not to bridge fiscal gaps – TinubuAccording to Tinubu, Nigeria’s real gross domestic product growth reached 4.43 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, while headline inflation fell to 14.63 per cent in September from 20.98 per cent a year earlier. The post Nigeria borrows to build, not to bridge fiscal gaps – Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER2d agoNiger: Guards accused of 'cruel, inhuman' treatment after 33 die in detentionFrance 24 [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoMeet Nigerian Engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi behind machine that braids hair five times fasterNigerian-born engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi is gaining attention for developing HaloBraid, an automated hair braiding device designed to help professional stylists complete hairstyles up to five times faster while reducing the physical strain associated with hours of braiding. The post Meet Nigerian Engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi behind machine that braids hair five times faster appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS2d agoFacebook partners Funke Akindele to promote Nigerian storytellingSocial media platform Facebook has partnered with Nollywood filmmaker and actor Funke Akindele to promote Nigerian storytelling at the London and Lagos premieres of her new film, The Four. The post Facebook partners Funke Akindele to promote Nigerian storytelling appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoFormer Niger Commissioner Vatsa, Supporters Dump APC For SDPAddressing party members and supporters, Vatsa said his decision to join the SDP was informed by his confidence in the party's governorship candidate in Niger State, Mohammed Ndarani (SAN). The post Former Niger Commissioner Vatsa, Supporters Dump APC For SDP appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CONFLICT2d ago7 eminent Islamic scholars brutally murdered in northern NigeriaBBC Afrique
WORLD3d agoYoung Nigerian Cyclist Earns Guinness World Record For Riding 2.9-Metres-High BicycleThe achievement, recognised by Guinness World Records, was celebrated at the Kebbi State Government Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, where officials commended the cyclist for showcasing the ingenuity and potential of Nigerian youths. The post Young Nigerian Cyclist Earns Guinness World Record For Riding 2.9-Metres-High Bicycle appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS3d agoTell Nigerians your real destination, APM challenges Tinubu“You cannot pray for the problems you have inflicted on ordinary Nigerians, rather than staying here to resolve the heavily burdened, self-contrived problems of the citizens,” he said. The post Tell Nigerians your real destination, APM challenges Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d ago‘No Nigerian asset has been sold to US’ — AlakeThe minister says the bilateral framework will connect American investors with Nigerian mining businesses and promote local processing. The post ‘No Nigerian asset has been sold to US’ — Alake appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d ago‘Nigeria dodged a massive howitzer,’ Keyamo slams Obi over public funds comment“This dumbness is beyond measure. I really don’t know whether to laugh or to cry. No wonder his approval ratings have plummeted so badly. The post ‘Nigeria dodged a massive howitzer,’ Keyamo slams Obi over public funds comment appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoNigeria, other countries demand end to US blockade of CubaThe resolution passed on Wednesday with 130 countries in favour and 17 opposed, including the US and Israel. The post Nigeria, other countries demand end to US blockade of Cuba appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS3d agoNigerian company wins $200,000 AGFUND Development Prize in ArmeniaNigerian clean-energy startup D-Olivette Labs has won $200,000 at the 2025 Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development for its AI-powered biodigesters, which convert organic waste into clean cooking gas, electricity and fertiliser. The post Nigerian company wins $200,000 AGFUND Development Prize in Armenia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoNigeria sends low-level delegation to Russia-Africa summitNigeria is neither represented by its president, vice president, nor its foreign minister. The post Nigeria sends low-level delegation to Russia-Africa summit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS3d agoSoaring duties, FX rates cripple Nigeria’s used-vehicle market•As dealers lament sales slump By Glory Bassey Car dealers in Nigeria have lamented a sharp decline in vehicle sales, blaming soaring import duties, high exchange rate and rising cost of living as reasons why car ownership is increasingly becoming unaffordable for many Nigerians. A car dealer and importer, Mr Paul Uche, said the auto […] The post Soaring duties, FX rates cripple Nigeria’s used-vehicle market appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD3d agoNigeria vs Mexico Preview: Flamingos target U-17 World Cup Quarter-Final spot after historic DPR Korea winThe Flamingos enter the knockout encounter with renewed confidence after ending DPR Korea’s remarkable unbeaten run in regulation time at the competition. Mexico, however, have also found their rhythm after recovering from an opening defeat to win their final two group matches The post Nigeria vs Mexico Preview: Flamingos target U-17 World Cup Quarter-Final spot after historic DPR Korea win appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS3d agoNigeria’s commercial paper market adds N1.5 trn in 9 monthsBy Peter Egwuatu Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), yesterday, announced that N1.51 trillion was raised across 131 Commercial Paper (CP) series by 60 issuers in the first nine months of 2026. It further disclosed that, seven series valued at N216.1 billion were listed on NGX, highlighting the potential to bring a greater share of CP activity […] The post Nigeria’s commercial paper market adds N1.5 trn in 9 months appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoWike, Obi and Tinubu: The Three Gladiators of Nigerian Politics, By Sunday AdelajaIn my last article I called Nyesom Wike the El-Terrible of Nigerian politics. In this article I want to make a case for the three most consequential political figures in the modern political era of the Nigerian state. Peter Obi like him or hate him has been able to firmly plant himself into the conversation […] The post Wike, Obi and Tinubu: The Three Gladiators of Nigerian Politics, By Sunday Adelaja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d ago2027: ‘Churches in Nigeria should remain non-partisan’“The Church must remain non-partisan but never indifferent to justice, truth and good governance. We must educate consciences rather than dictate political choices" The post 2027: ‘Churches in Nigeria should remain non-partisan’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoAU accredits Nigeria’s counter-terrorism centre for West AfricaBy Kingsley Omonobi The African Union (AU) has accredited Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), as a Regional Centre of Excellence in Counter Terrorism for West Africa and the Sahel. The accreditation fulfils President Bola Tinubu’s vision, announced at the High-Level African Counter Terrorism Meeting held […] The post AU accredits Nigeria’s counter-terrorism centre for West Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoSolid Minerals: FG Inaugurates Nigeria-US Committee On Strategic CooperationMinister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, who inaugurated the committee, however, refuted claims that Nigeria sold $700 billion worth of solid minerals to America. The post Solid Minerals: FG Inaugurates Nigeria-US Committee On Strategic Cooperation appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLD3d agoNigeria renews 2030 gas flaring pledge despite enforcement, methane monitoring gapsNigeria has renewed its pledge to end routine gas flaring by 2030, but PREMIUM TIMES investigations have documented constant flaring at oil facilities, weak enforcement of anti-flaring laws and gaps in independently verifying methane emissions. The post Nigeria renews 2030 gas flaring pledge despite enforcement, methane monitoring gaps appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECH3d agoOluremi Tinubu, NITDA and Nigeria’s digital future, By Shuaib S AgakaAs Nigeria looks towards the future, one thing is becoming evident. Technology is no longer a peripheral issue in national development. It is central to education, economic empowerment, innovation and the country’s competitiveness. Recently, I came across a news story on TechDigest about the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, laying the foundation for a $10.4 […] The post Oluremi Tinubu, NITDA and Nigeria’s digital future, By Shuaib S Agaka appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoTinubu Departs Nigeria For Saudi Arabia Thursday To ‘Pray’ For NigeriaBefore leaving, President Tinubu is expected to inaugurate some equipment acquired by the Nigerian Air Force for its operations. The post Tinubu Departs Nigeria For Saudi Arabia Thursday To ‘Pray’ For Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV