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WORLDAug 12Rescued kidnap victims in Nigeria recount ordeal during 6 months of captivityAfter six months in captivity, victims of a mass kipnapping in Nigeria’s Kwara state have been recounting their ordeal. More than 100 people abducted from the Woro community were rescued by government forces earlier this month.Africanews [en]
POLITICSAug 122 countries to open borders for Nigerians to enter without visaNigerian passport holders are set to gain visa-free access to two African countries from January 1, 2027, following announcements by the governments of Chad and the Republic of the Congo. The post 2 countries to open borders for Nigerians to enter without visa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 12How Ridima Is Changing the Way Nigerians Buy, Sell and Think About Gift CardsAsk ten Nigerians what a gift card is, and most will describe the same thing: something you receive from someone, redeem at a store, and forget about. That description made sense ten years ago. It does not describe how gift cards in Nigeria work today. The post How Ridima Is Changing the Way Nigerians Buy, Sell and Think About Gift Cards appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 12Only 40% of births registered in Nigeria — NPCBy Folarin Kehinde ABUJA — The National Population Commission, NPC, has raised the alarm that only about 40 per cent of births in Nigeria are currently registered, despite more than five million children being born in the country annually. The Commission disclosed this in Abuja during the commemoration of the 2026 Africa Civil Registration and […] The post Only 40% of births registered in Nigeria — NPC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 12NCAA to introduce real-time luggage tracking at Nigerian airportsThe technology is expected to improve baggage handling, reduce cases of misrouted luggage and strengthen the resolution of passengers’ complaints. The post NCAA to introduce real-time luggage tracking at Nigerian airports appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 12NFF apologises to Tinubu, Nigerians over Super Falcons’ WAFCON setbackMr Gusau said the federation recognised the disappointment caused to millions of Nigerians who passionately supported the team throughout the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The post NFF apologises to Tinubu, Nigerians over Super Falcons’ WAFCON setback appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSAug 12US-Iran crisis pushes oil to $87, Nigeria gains $22/barrelBy Udeme Akpan The latest disagreement between President Donald Trump and Iran over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up oil prices by 5 per cent to $87 per barrel from $83 per barrel in the global market. This was even as Bank of America (BofA) warned that oil prices could continue […] The post US-Iran crisis pushes oil to $87, Nigeria gains $22/barrel appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTAug 12US-Iran crisis pushes oil to $87, Nigeria gains $22/barrelBy Udeme Akpan The latest disagreement between President Donald Trump and Iran over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up oil prices by 5 per cent to $87 per barrel from $83 per barrel in the global market. This was even as Bank of America (BofA) warned that oil prices could continue […] The post US-Iran crisis pushes oil to $87, Nigeria gains $22/barrel appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 12Nigeria’s capital importation rises 256.9% to $2.82bnNigeria’s capital importation rose by 256.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to $2.82 billion in April 2026 from $0.79 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, indicating increased investor confidence in the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said. However, capital importation declined by 26.7 per cent month-on-month (MoM) from $3.85 billion in March […] The post Nigeria’s capital importation rises 256.9% to $2.82bn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 12Abdul Samad Rabiu, the other billionaire industrialist who wants to change NigeriaHis career path mirrors that of Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest person. More low-profile, the head of BUA also built an empire in cement and sugar and also comes from Kano, a city that has been a crossroads for trans-Saharan trade for millennia.Le Monde [en]
WORLDAug 12Nigeria PPP model adopted across Africa ICRC – Daily TrustNigeria's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model has been adopted across Africa by the ICRC. This highlights a successful development strategy being replicated regionally.dailytrust.com · Niger
CONFLICTAug 11Stop Fulani ethnic militia or break up NigeriaVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 11Obi : Lawmakers , Lawyers , Clerics Complicit In Nigeria Democratic CrisisA figure named Obi alleges that lawmakers, lawyers, and clerics are complicit in Nigeria's democratic crisis. This points to serious concerns about the integrity of democratic processes in the country.leadership.ng · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 11CIBN urges banks to deploy fresh capital to MSMEs as Nigeria targets $1 trillion economy“It can be widely accepted, and there is empirical evidence to support the fact that an economy cannot grow to a $1 trillion mark without the support of the financial services sector,” Mr Alabi said. The post CIBN urges banks to deploy fresh capital to MSMEs as Nigeria targets $1 trillion economy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 11Tinubu tasks Nigerians on unity, peaceful coexistenceHe called on participants to use the conference to examine emerging security threats and share practical ideas for promoting lasting peace in Nigeria, Africa and the wider world. The post Tinubu tasks Nigerians on unity, peaceful coexistence appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 11Identity confusion: More Nigerians use replaced SIMS in fear…Knocks NCC, Telcos for poor handling of refarm lines ..It’s not our fault-NIMC By Juliet Umeh When Victory Ibezim walked into the registration point of one of the telecom operators in Lagos to purchase a new SIM card, he believed he was taking ownership of a fresh mobile identity. Like millions of Nigerians, he submitted […] The post Identity confusion: More Nigerians use replaced SIMS in fear appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 11Nigerians must no longer die from preventable illnesses — Anglican PrimateBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, on Tuesday declared that Nigerians must no longer die from preventable illnesses, demanding stronger action to make medical care accessible to all. Ndukuba spoke in Abuja at the opening of the Third Church of Nigeria Health Summit, where […] The post Nigerians must no longer die from preventable illnesses — Anglican Primate appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 11Google picks six Nigerian news creators for AI, revenue growth programmeBy Juliet Umeh The Google News Initiative, GNI, has selected six Nigerian independent news creators for its Emerging News Voices Growth Lab, a programme aimed at strengthening digital newsrooms through artificial intelligence, video strategy, audience development and sustainable revenue models. The six Nigerian platforms selected for the Sub-Saharan Africa cohort are The Republic, More Branches […] The post Google picks six Nigerian news creators for AI, revenue growth programme appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYAug 11How to apply: Nigerian Army opens portal for Short Service Combatant CommissionThe Nigerian Army has opened its recruitment portal for eligible Nigerians seeking to join the force as officers under the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027. The post How to apply: Nigerian Army opens portal for Short Service Combatant Commission appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTAug 11Ten police and 17 “bandits” killed in firefight in northwestern NigeriaAl Jazeera [en]
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 11INEC impartiality, key to Nigeria’s survival in 2027 – PFN President, Bishop OkeSays government should come hard on religious extremists By Dayo Johnson Akure The National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Bishop Wale Oke, has warned that the integrity of the nation hangs in the balance of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, remaining unbiased ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with newsmen […] The post INEC impartiality, key to Nigeria’s survival in 2027 – PFN President, Bishop Oke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 11ECOWAS to offer $65,000 to Nigerian startups — How to applyThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has opened applications for its 2026 Startup Awards, with a total cash prize of $65,000 up for grabs among the top three startups. The post ECOWAS to offer $65,000 to Nigerian startups — How to apply appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 11In Kaduna, TMDK Group is strengthening Nigeria’s energy, food securityLying quietly beside the road is the TMDK Agro Industrial Park, estimated to cost $75 million, with the potential to unlock northern Nigeria’s agricultural wealth and address Nigeria’s food security concerns. The post In Kaduna, TMDK Group is strengthening Nigeria’s energy, food security appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
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