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BUSINESS4d agoNigeria's Dangote oil refinery closes 'historic' IPOAfrica's largest ever initial public offering closed on Wednesday after raising funds from investors in 120 countries. The IPO for Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery was extended by two weeks to allow more Africans to participate.Africanews [en]
WORLD4d agoFIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos, Ghana, Morocco, Kenya lead Africa’s Quarter-Final chargeNigeria, Ghana, Morocco and Kenya have kept Africa’s hopes alive after navigating the group stage, but the challenge becomes even tougher in the knockout rounds, where there is no room for a slip-up The post FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos, Ghana, Morocco, Kenya lead Africa’s Quarter-Final charge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD4d agoNigerian artist reframes children with albinism as heroesNigerian artist reframes children with albinism as heroesAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS4d agoNigeria would be rich if leaders left public funds in banks – ObiFormer Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has said Nigeria would be significantly wealthier if leaders left public funds in banks to generate interest instead of mismanaging the country's resources. The post Nigeria would be rich if leaders left public funds in banks – Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS4d agoVisa card holders in Nigeria can now use Google Pay for fast, secure digital paymentsEligible Visa cardholders of participating financial institutions can now securely add their cards to Google Wallet and make fast, convenient, and secure payments across millions of contactless acceptance points and online merchants The post Visa card holders in Nigeria can now use Google Pay for fast, secure digital payments appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD4d agoNEMA Receives 180 Nigerian Returnees From LibyaThe returnees arrived at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, aboard an Air Buraq Airlines flight with registration number 5A-BAE at the Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State. The post NEMA Receives 180 Nigerian Returnees From Libya appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS4d agoHow OPay is taking financial inclusion closer to more NigeriansOPay, which began operations in Nigeria in 2018, is helping bring everyday financial services closer to consumers and businesses through mobile payments, transfers, bill payments, savings, debit cards and merchant services. The post How OPay is taking financial inclusion closer to more Nigerians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD4d agoThe missing middle in Nigeria’s youth employment pushThe gathering, a roundtable titled From Funding to Outcomes, brought together foundations, non-governmental organisations and development partners from across Nigeria. The post The missing middle in Nigeria’s youth employment push appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS4d agoNigerian govt begins $100m South-east gas pipeline projectPresident Tinubu said the project was being implemented through the South-east Development Commission. The post Nigerian govt begins $100m South-east gas pipeline project appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD4d agoYouth Olympics: Nigeria names 19 athletes for Dakar 2026Nigeria will field 19 athletes, comprising 12 women and seven men, in six sports at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which begin in Senegal on 31 October. The post Youth Olympics: Nigeria names 19 athletes for Dakar 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS4d agoNigerian newspapers review: Tinubu seeks $20.5bn, €1.04bn foreign loans to fund projectsIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with President Bola Tinubu writing to the Senate to seek approval for a supplementary external borrowing plan of $20.52 billion and €1.045 billion to finance infrastructure and development projects nationwide. The post Nigerian newspapers review: Tinubu seeks $20.5bn, €1.04bn foreign loans to fund projects appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS4d agoHas Bola Tinubu succeeded in getting the Nigerian economy up and running?Dans un pays longtemps hanté par le spectre de l’effondrement, les liens économiques entre banques, industriels et investisseurs se renforcent. Pour le chef de l’État, l’épreuve consiste à transformer ce mouvement en prospérité partagée.Jeune Afrique
CONFLICT4d agoControversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern NigeriaYahaya Masussuka avait publié des vidéos dans lesquelles il rejetait certains éléments de l'islam traditionnel.BBC Afrique
WORLD4d agoCBD COP17: Nigeria urges developed countries to fulfil $30bn annual biodiversity funding pledgeNigeria has urged developed countries to fulfil their commitment to mobilise $20 billion annually by 2025 and $30 billion by 2030 to support biodiversity conservation in developing countries. The post CBD COP17: Nigeria urges developed countries to fulfil $30bn annual biodiversity funding pledge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS4d agoNigerian extradited from Benin to US over alleged $100m tax fraudA 43-year-old Nigerian, Akinade Adedeji Raheem, has been extradited from Benin to the United States to face federal charges over an alleged scheme involving more than $100 million in fraudulent tax refund claims using stolen identities. The post Nigerian extradited from Benin to US over alleged $100m tax fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECH4d agoWhy 5G remains out of reach for most Nigerians…High cost of devices, coverage remains uneven …As smartphone market contracts 11% amid rising device prices …Africa’s budget smartphone shipments plunge 34% amid rising costsBy Juliet Umeh Nigeria’s mobile market has shifted significantly towards newer network technologies over the past three years, but 5G remains out of reach for most consumers. High smartphone prices, uneven […] The post Why 5G remains out of reach for most Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoNigerian govt approves N70,000 monthly transport allowance for workersThe approval was one of the resolutions reached at a meeting between government officials and the NLC leadership in Abuja on Tuesday, as both parties discussed workers’ welfare, the national minimum wage and outstanding allowances. The post Nigerian govt approves N70,000 monthly transport allowance for workers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECH4d agoWhy 5G remains out of reach for most NigeriansIn May 2023, 2G accounted for 58.36% of mobile connections, while 4G represented 25.06% and 5G just 0.12 percent. By August 2026, 4G had become the leading technology at 54.77%, while 2G fell to 36.05%. 5G increased to 4.92% The post Why 5G remains out of reach for most Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d ago‘I have a duty to serve Nigeria, and I will’ — Adesina tells TinubuThe former African Development Bank president says he is willing to support Nigeria in any capacity, but insists he is not seeking a government job. The post ‘I have a duty to serve Nigeria, and I will’ — Adesina tells Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD4d agoWe’re not behind waving of Russian flags during 2024 protests in Nigeria – Russia Foreign MinisterAccording to him, Russia and Nigeria enjoy a robust relationship dating back to the Soviet Union. The post We’re not behind waving of Russian flags during 2024 protests in Nigeria – Russia Foreign Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoRussia not behind waving of Russian flags during 2024 protests in Nigeria — LavrovAccording to him, Russia and Nigeria share a strong relationship dating back to the Soviet Era. The post Russia not behind waving of Russian flags during 2024 protests in Nigeria — Lavrov appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS4d agoFive countries seek Nigeria’s support for climate finance reformsIn her opening remarks, the Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Leilani Bin-Juda, said Nigeria’s voice would help build momentum for practical reform ahead of COP31. The post Five countries seek Nigeria’s support for climate finance reforms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARY4d agoNigeria to begin large-scale local production of weapons within one year — Musa“Within the next year, Nigeria will commence large-scale local production of defence hardware to meet domestic requirements and support exports to other African countries,” Mr Musa said. The post Nigeria to begin large-scale local production of weapons within one year — Musa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS4d agoDeaths in detention cells in Nigeria were entirely preventable, inquiry findsOvercrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths of 33 detainees in a prison cell in Minna state.BBC World