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POLITICSAug 19Nigeria: Campaign kicks off for 2027 presidential electionElectioneering has begun in Nigeria five months ahead of the presidential poll. The economy and security are expected to be the two main issues for candidates to tussle over.DW News [en]
WORLDAug 19Nigerian influencer arrested over alleged international cocaine trafficking networkNigerian authorities have arrested a social media personality they say was a senior figure in an international cocaine trafficking operation following the seizure of 184.5kg of the drug in Lagos.Africanews [en]
POLITICSAug 19Nigeria : Osun Election - Akpabio Phoned Me to Delete Tweet I Made Against Him - DavidoA celebrity in Nigeria, Davido, claims a political figure, Akpabio, contacted him to delete a tweet made against him during the Osun Election. This highlights alleged attempts at political influence on social media during an election.allafrica.com · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 19Nigeria : 2027 - Reps Minority Leader , G100 Push for Single Opposition Presidential CandidateIn Nigeria, the Reps Minority Leader and the G100 group are advocating for a single opposition presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. This effort aims to consolidate political opposition for the upcoming polls.allafrica.com · Nigeria
HEALTHAug 19Abattoirs silently ravaging Nigerians, animal experts warn•Create diseases, tumor, cancer, high BP, strokeBy Gabriel EwepuMeat has its primary source from livestock including cows, goats, sheep, poultry products, and among others. This important source of protein is now a dangerous means of deadly parasites causing terminal diseases which are contracted from animals slaughtered at the abattoirs by butchers and sold to Nigerians. […] The post Abattoirs silently ravaging Nigerians, animal experts warn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 19Campaigns kick off in Nigerian presidential raceCampaigning kicks off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms. The post Campaigns kick off in Nigerian presidential race appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 19US lifts 12-year entry restriction on Nigerian vesselsBy Godwin Oritse The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has lifted the Condition of Entry (CoE) imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, ending a 12-year regime of enhanced security requirements on ships calling at Nigerian ports. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development, describing it as […] The post US lifts 12-year entry restriction on Nigerian vessels appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 19Fractured opposition battles Nigeria Tinubu as presidential campaigns begin – Winnipeg Free PressPresidential campaigns have commenced in Nigeria, featuring a divided opposition confronting Tinubu.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
HEALTHAug 19Remi and Lara Olowookere Foundation launches cancer care hub to tackle Nigeria growing cancer burdenThe Remi and Lara Olowookere Foundation has launched a cancer care hub to address Nigeria's increasing cancer burden. This reports on a new initiative to improve public health services.tribuneonlineng.com · Nigeria
CONFLICTBREAKINGAug 19Attackers go ‘house to house’ killing 25 villagers in central NigeriaAl Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 19Cement prices likely manipulated in Nigeria , says FCCPCThe Nigerian Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) suggests that cement prices in the country may be subject to manipulation. This raises concerns about market fairness and consumer impact.dailytrust.com · Niger
BUSINESSAug 19US lifts 12-year entry restriction on Nigerian vesselsBy Godwin Oritse The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has lifted the Condition of Entry (CoE) imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, ending a 12-year regime of enhanced security requirements on ships calling at Nigerian ports. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development, describing it […] The post US lifts 12-year entry restriction on Nigerian vessels appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 19Nigeria’s digital future: Experts urge teens to build, not just consume AI…Challenge youths to develop competence, character, solve real-world problems By Juliet Umeh Experts in technology and digital innovation have challenged Nigerian teenagers to move beyond consuming digital content and begin using artificial intelligence, AI, and digital skills to create solutions to Nigeria’s real-world challenges. The experts said the country’s growing digital economy would require a […] The post Nigeria’s digital future: Experts urge teens to build, not just consume AI appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 19A 1979 magazine asks questions Nigeria still hasnt answeredA 1979 magazine article raised questions about Nigeria that remain unresolved today. This suggests ongoing societal or political challenges in the country.tribuneonlineng.com · Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 19From theory to the lab: How two Nigerian brothers are changing science education in AfricaDavis and Emmanuel Eban founded Edugene – a science and biotechnology education startup. It is the first and only organisation in Africa to be admitted into the European Genomic Medicine Consortium By Sola Ogundipe Two Nigerian brothers, Davis and Emmanuel Eban, have taken their education technology initiative, Edugene, a step closer to the international genomic […] The post From theory to the lab: How two Nigerian brothers are changing science education in Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 18FUTO, ABU emerge winners at Enactus Nigeria National finalsBy Cynthia Alo & Kafayat KokumoThe Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU) have won the 2026 Enactus Nigeria National Competition, earning the right to represent the country at the Enactus World Cup in Brazil later this year. The two universities emerged winners at the national finals held recently in […] The post FUTO, ABU emerge winners at Enactus Nigeria National finals appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 18FG assures Nigerians of secure , credible 2027 electionsThe Nigerian Federal Government has assured its citizens of secure and credible elections in 2027. This statement aims to build confidence regarding the upcoming electoral process.thenationonlineng.net · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 18ADC Faults Tinubu Govt Over Rising Food Inflation in NigeriaThe ADC has criticized the Tinubu government regarding the increasing food inflation in Nigeria. This highlights economic challenges and political accountability.punchng.com · Nigeria
DISASTERAug 18Niger agency raises alarm over cracks at Kaduna dam, warns of flood riskPremium Times
BUSINESSAug 18Zenith Bank to host 10th International Trade Seminar on Unlocking Nigeria’s Non-oil Export PotentialThe seminar is set to bring together leading policymakers, regulators, exporters, manufacturers, investors and other key stakeholders to explore practical strategies for unlocking value and accelerating growth in Nigeria's non-oil export sector The post Zenith Bank to host 10th International Trade Seminar on Unlocking Nigeria’s Non-oil Export Potential appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 18Oyo Primary Healthcare Board engages VIYA Health Nigeria to expand access to WHO-PreQualified DMPA SCThe Stakeholder Engagement session was held on Thursday, 6 August 2026, at the Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, focused on expanding access to Medogen SubQ, a World Health Organization prequalified (WHO PQ) Family Planning product produced The post Oyo Primary Healthcare Board engages VIYA Health Nigeria to expand access to WHO-PreQualified DMPA SC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTERAug 18Nigeria hospital collapses after rain washed away its foundationsAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 18‘Nigeria needs more mad men in your government’ – Murray-Bruce tells TinubuMurray-Bruce made the call in a statement directed at Tinubu, stressing that his support for the administration should not prevent him from offering constructive criticism. The post ‘Nigeria needs more mad men in your government’ – Murray-Bruce tells Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 18Cement costs more in Nigeria than Kenya, Tanzania as FCCPC probes pricingThe regulator says preliminary findings from a three-month investigation have raised questions over whether the sharp increase in cement prices is fully explained by production and distribution costs. The post Cement costs more in Nigeria than Kenya, Tanzania as FCCPC probes pricing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times