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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
WORLDAug 11NFF apologises to President Tinubu, Nigerians over WAFCON setbackThe Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a formal apology to the Federal Government and the people of Nigeria following the Super Falcons’ failure to secure direct qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The post NFF apologises to President Tinubu, Nigerians over WAFCON setback appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 11Former OnlyFans model sentenced to six years for killing Nigerian manFormer OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the 2022 killing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, in Miami, Florida. The post Former OnlyFans model sentenced to six years for killing Nigerian man appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 11Beyond the crown: Meet Nigeria’s Miss World 2026 representative, Tamunosoye Karibi-GeorgeTwenty-six-year-old Tamunosoye Karibi-George is representing Nigeria at the ongoing 73rd Miss World Festival in Vietnam after emerging as Miss World Nigeria 2026. The post Beyond the crown: Meet Nigeria’s Miss World 2026 representative, Tamunosoye Karibi-George appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTAug 11Nigerian newspapers review: Why we planned coup against Tinubu – Col Ma’ajiVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 11Jonathan’s 2015 sacrifice saved Nigeria’s democracy — Nenadi Usman…Urges politicians to emulate former President’s non-violent politics By John Alechenu ABUJA — National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Senator Nenadi Usman, has said Nigeria’s democracy survived the 2015 elections largely because former President Goodluck Jonathan prioritised peace over power. Usman stated this while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the 2026 Goodluck […] The post Jonathan’s 2015 sacrifice saved Nigeria’s democracy — Nenadi Usman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 11Nigeria : Being Milked Dry By Politicians , Urged On By Blind Followers – Ghanamma . comghanamma.com · Ghana
WORLDAug 11Nigerian Law School confirms student’s death at Lagos hostelABUJA — The Nigerian Law School has confirmed the death of a student of its Enugu Campus who was undergoing the externship programme in Lagos. The student, who was temporarily accommodated at the Lagos Campus hostel for the duration of the programme, died after falling from the rooftop of the hostel in the early hours […] The post Nigerian Law School confirms student’s death at Lagos hostel appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 11Economic reforms: Stop deceiving Nigerians with figures, Sowore tells FG…Says Nigerians are still multidimensionally poor…Faults subsidy removal, says policy deepened hardship By Juliet Umeh Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has urged the Federal Government to stop relying on rising revenue and other macroeconomic figures to justify its economic reforms, saying such statistics have yet to translate into improved living […] The post Economic reforms: Stop deceiving Nigerians with figures, Sowore tells FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 11Nigeria is building a sustainable health financing future, By Muhammad Ali PateNigeria welcomes Gavi’s US$500 million support as part of the shared effort to protect our children over the next five years. Within that period, we will continue to strengthen the domestic financing and institutional capacity needed to sustain immunisation beyond 2030, as Nigeria assumes greater responsibility for financing the programme and meeting the health needs […] The post Nigeria is building a sustainable health financing future, By Muhammad Ali Pate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSAug 11US-Africa Trade Commission appoints Aremu as Nigeria Country DirectorThe U.S.-Africa Trade Commission has appointed Dr. Fakunle John Aremu as its Country Director for Nigeria, according to an appointment letter dated July 10, 2026. Aremu is an international trade, investment and economic development executive with over 15 years of experience across Africa. In the letter signed by Titus Olowokere, the commission’s Executive Director/CEO, Aremu […] The post US-Africa Trade Commission appoints Aremu as Nigeria Country Director appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 11Nigeria’s condition in debate: Reviewing the Bishops–Presidency conversation, By Samuel AruwanIt was the Presidency that first informed Nigerians about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s meeting with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on 28 July 2026. In a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga⁠, the Presidency said the President received a CBCN delegation led by its President, the Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, Archbishop […] The post Nigeria’s condition in debate: Reviewing the Bishops–Presidency conversation, By Samuel Aruwan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
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
BUSINESSAug 11Nigerian cost of living pain deepens as election loomsNigeria is experiencing an exacerbation of its cost of living crisis, occurring as an election approaches. This highlights worsening economic conditions in the country with potential political implications.businessghana.com · Ghana
POLITICSAug 11‘Nigeria not for Muslims alone’, TEKAN/ECWA youths tackle JingirBy Femi Bolaji JALINGO: The Youth Wing of the TEKAN/ECWA Fellowship has condemned a statement attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, describing the remarks contained in a viral video as divisive and capable of heightening religious tensions in the country. Addressing newsmen in Jalingo, National TEKAN/ECWA Youth President, Bako Adashu Elijah, said Nigeria […] The post ‘Nigeria not for Muslims alone’, TEKAN/ECWA youths tackle Jingir appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 11INEC impartiality, key to Nigeria’s survival in 2027 – PFN President, Bishop Wale Oke—Says government should come hard on religious extremists — Clarifies that church titles like Archbishop are wisdom, not unbiblical 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, […] The post INEC impartiality, key to Nigeria’s survival in 2027 – PFN President, Bishop Wale Oke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 11Another Nigerian star moves to Turkey ahead of historic Super Lig campaignAmedspor confirmed Sor’s arrival on Monday via an exciting video through its official social media platforms, welcoming the 26-year-old winger as he brings an end to months of uncertainty surrounding his future at Genk The post Another Nigerian star moves to Turkey ahead of historic Super Lig campaign appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSAug 11Low import bill pushes Nigeria’s trade surplus to $3.46bBy Elizabeth Adegbesan Driven by an 18.7 percent decline in import bill, Nigeria’s trade surplus rose by 32.06 percent month-on-month (MoM) to $3.46 billion in April 2026 from $2.62 billion in March 2026. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, disclosed this yesterday in its April 2026 Economic Report. CBN said: “The goods account recorded a […] The post Low import bill pushes Nigeria’s trade surplus to $3.46b appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTERAug 11Nigeria’s 650,000sq km rangelands threatened by degradation, desertification — MinisterNigeria’s 650,000-square-kilometre rangelands are facing increasing degradation, driven by desertification, agricultural and livestock expansion and overgrazing, the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has said. The post Nigeria’s 650,000sq km rangelands threatened by degradation, desertification — Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 11Visa application from Nigerians to S’Africa double despite xenophobic attacks—EnvoyBy Nkiruka Nnorom South Africa’s Consul-General in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has said interest in his country remained high, with visa applications from Nigerians almost doubling in recent months, despite the persistent reports of xenophobic attacks. Moroe stated this in an interview on Nigeria Info FM on Sunday, insisting that South Africa remained safe and […] The post Visa application from Nigerians to S’Africa double despite xenophobic attacks—Envoy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 11FCMB , stakeholders set out roadmap to move Nigeria health sector from survival to scaleFCMB and various stakeholders have established a roadmap to enhance Nigeria's health sector. The initiative aims to transition the sector from merely surviving to achieving significant scale.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
HEALTHAug 10FCMB, stakeholders set out roadmap to move Nigeria’s health sector from survival to scaleAt the heart of the discussions was a persistent financing problem: healthcare providers struggle to access affordable, long-term capital, while lenders and investors often require stronger governance, financial reporting and business structures before committing funds. The post FCMB, stakeholders set out roadmap to move Nigeria’s health sector from survival to scale appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 10Nigerian Law School confirms student’s death at Lagos CampusThe student, who was from the Enugu Campus, was in Lagos for the school’s externship programme and was temporarily accommodated at the Lagos Campus hostel. The post Nigerian Law School confirms student’s death at Lagos Campus appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times