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BUSINESSAug 17Rabiu contre Dangote : deux milliardaires à la lutte pour bâtir l’avenir industriel du NigeriaAbdul Samad Rabiu et Aliko Dangote sont les hommes les plus riches du Nigeria. Ils s’affrontent à coups de milliards de dollars d’investissement dans le ciment, le sucre, les engrais… Chacun, à sa manière, veut transformer le paysage industriel du pays.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSAug 16Osun : Donald Duke congratulates Adeleke , voters , INEC – The Sun NigeriaDonald Duke has offered congratulations to Adeleke, voters, and INEC in Osun. This news reflects a political development in the region.thesun.ng
WORLDAug 15How to apply: UK opens 2026 Commonwealth Fellowships for NigeriansThe United Kingdom has opened applications for the 2026/27 Commonwealth Fellowship Programme, offering Nigerian professionals and university academics an opportunity to undertake fully funded fellowships in the UK. Applications for the programme opened on July 28, 2026, and will close at 4:00 p.m. BST on August 25, 2026. The fellowship is designed for mid-career professionals […] The post How to apply: UK opens 2026 Commonwealth Fellowships for Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 12Nigerian man found wandering in US reunites with family after 10 yrsA Nigerian man from Enugu State, Phillip Elobuike, who had been out of contact with his family for about 10 years, has reportedly been reunited with his loved ones after a Nigerian woman found him wandering the streets of Dallas, Texas, United States. The post Nigerian man found wandering in US reunites with family after 10 yrs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 12Nigerian lady reveals mistake behind her UK global talent visa application rejectionA Nigerian woman, Dinma Aniugbo, has shared how a mistake in her first application for the UK Global Talent Visa led to her rejection before she corrected it and secured an endorsement on her second attempt. The post Nigerian lady reveals mistake behind her UK global talent visa application rejection appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 11Congolese man jailed for life after murdering Nigerian roommate in UKA 28-year-old man, Benjamin Katabana has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 20 years for murdering fellow resident Uchenna Okirie, 33, in their shared accommodation in Norwich. The post Congolese man jailed for life after murdering Nigerian roommate in UK appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 11EU clarifies reports on boycotting Nigeria 2027 electionsThe EU is clarifying reports regarding a potential boycott of Nigeria's 2027 elections. This indicates ongoing political discussions or misunderstandings relevant to international relations and Nigeria's electoral process.dailypost.ng · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 10EU denies rejecting INEC invitation to observe Nigeria’s general electionsThe EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, in a statement on Monday, said reporting insinuating that the body had rejected INEC’s invitation is inaccurate and speculative. The post EU denies rejecting INEC invitation to observe Nigeria’s general elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 10457 Nigerians deported in 18 months as Germany emerges EU deportation hubAccording to DERS records, also shared by Refugees4Refugess.org, 171 persons — 143 of them directly from Germany — were deported onboard four charter flights in the first half of 2025. The post 457 Nigerians deported in 18 months as Germany emerges EU deportation hub appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 10Nigeria Immigration deploys passport intervention team to UKThe Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it will deploy a dedicated Passport Intervention Team to the United Kingdom to address pending, new, and renewal passport applications by Nigerians in the country. The post Nigeria Immigration deploys passport intervention team to UK appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSAug 9FMBN takes mortgage to London, offers Nigerians abroad N100m loan at 9%…Nigerians in diaspora can now buy homes in Nigeria By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN, has launched a new mortgage scheme in London for Nigerians living abroad who want to own homes in Nigeria. The product, known as the National Housing Fund, NHF, Diaspora Mortgage Loan, was unveiled at […] The post FMBN takes mortgage to London, offers Nigerians abroad N100m loan at 9% appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 8Turaki-led PDP meets UK High Commission, raises concerns over alleged Nigeria’s shrinking opposition spaceThe PDP faction accused the APC-led federal government of weakening Nigeria’s democracy and shrinking the space for opposition politics. The post Turaki-led PDP meets UK High Commission, raises concerns over alleged Nigeria’s shrinking opposition space appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 7Nigerian man jailed 13 months after high-speed police chase, multiple crashes in UKA 23-year-old Nigerian man has been sentenced to 13 months in prison after admitting to dangerous driving during a high-speed police chase in Northampton, United Kingdom. The post Nigerian man jailed 13 months after high-speed police chase, multiple crashes in UK appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 7Rodri agent reveals why Spain midfielder chose Barcelona over Real Madrid – The Sun NigeriaThe agent for Spanish midfielder Rodri has revealed the reasons behind his decision to choose Barcelona over Real Madrid. This details a significant transfer choice in professional football.thesun.ng
HEALTHAug 6Meet Nigeria’s first female neurosurgeon appointed at US children’s hospitalDr Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim, widely recognised as West Africa’s first female certified neurosurgeon and Nigeria’s first female neurosurgeon trained in the country, has been appointed Medical Director of Freeman Children’s Clinic in Joplin, Missouri, United States. The post Meet Nigeria’s first female neurosurgeon appointed at US children’s hospital appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 5Is Nigeria confusing moral authority with political neutrality ? This article questions whether Nigeria is conflating moral authority with political neutrality. It explores the implications of this potential confusion for the nation's actions.thecable.ng · Nigeria
WORLDAug 5Video: Why I’ll never move back to Nigeria, even for £15m — UK-based womanA Nigerian woman based in the United Kingdom, UK has explained why she would not permanently return to Nigeria, even if offered millions of pounds, saying the loss of two children to alleged medical negligence shaped her decision to remain abroad. The post Video: Why I’ll never move back to Nigeria, even for £15m — UK-based woman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 5Donald Duke warns of disaster if Nigeria’s trajectory is not changed in four yearsThe former governor explained that the country’s mounting economic hardship, insecurity and governance challenges informed his decision to seek the presidency under the PRP. The post Donald Duke warns of disaster if Nigeria’s trajectory is not changed in four years appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 5Nigeria to lose over 50% of UK aid as US, Europe slash foreign assistanceUnited Kingdom has announced a 50.2 per cent cut in development aids to Nigeria, following the massive reduction by the British government in overseas assistance to enable it fund domestic priorities and increase defence spending. The post Nigeria to lose over 50% of UK aid as US, Europe slash foreign assistance appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 3Fidson, Nigeria’s largest pharmaceutical company, delivers N3.6 billion dividend to shareholdersThe approval comes against the backdrop of a year in which the company achieved key milestones in its growth trajectory. The post Fidson, Nigeria’s largest pharmaceutical company, delivers N3.6 billion dividend to shareholders appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 3Nigeria : Invite EU , Other Observer Missions for 2027 Polls , Groups Urge INECGroups in Nigeria are urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to invite EU and other observer missions for the 2027 polls. This call highlights concerns about electoral transparency and integrity.allafrica.com · Nigeria
WORLDAug 3Nigeria : NDLEA Intercepts China , Italy - Bound Cocaine in Lagos , Nabs Bandit Supplier in ZamfaraNigerian authorities have intercepted cocaine shipments bound for China and Italy in Lagos. Separately, a supplier linked to bandits was apprehended in Zamfara.allafrica.com · Nigeria
WORLDAug 2Glasgow 2026: Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju hails Ella Onojuvwevwo after ending Nigeria’s 32-year medal droughtBeyond ending the Commonwealth medal drought, Onojuvwevwo's achievement has also sparked optimism ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles The post Glasgow 2026: Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju hails Ella Onojuvwevwo after ending Nigeria’s 32-year medal drought appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 12027 : Nigerians have lost confidence in opposition - Salihu LukmanSalihu Lukman states that Nigerians have lost confidence in the opposition regarding the 2027 political landscape, suggesting a shift in public sentiment.dailypost.ng · Nigeria