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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
SCI & TECHAug 12More controversy trails GMO adoption in Nigeria’s agro food system· Nigeria’s soil damaged by GMOs – MOMEF boss · Farmers demand proper labelling of GMO seeds · Weak regulatory safeguards is key – GIFSEP By Gabriel Ewepu As controversy continues in Nigeria’s agriculture sector over Genetically Modified (GM) crops and farm inputs more stakeholders are coming up with divergent narratives and counter-narratives on the […] The post More controversy trails GMO adoption in Nigeria’s agro food system appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 12Police confirm recovery of 9 dead bodies in Niger communityThe Police Command in Niger has confirmed the recovery of nine dead bodies on the Wawa-Lumma road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger. The post Police confirm recovery of 9 dead bodies in Niger community appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 122027: Time for Nigerians to Decide Country’s Direction — ObiBy Christopher Ameh BAUCHI — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to take a decisive stand on the direction of the country ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi made the call on Tuesday while delivering a goodwill remark at the 2026 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy […] The post 2027: Time for Nigerians to Decide Country’s Direction — Obi 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
POLITICSAug 12Nigerian newspapers review: Candidates talk tough, unveil plans for stateIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with candidates for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, talking tough as they unveil their plans for the state. The post Nigerian newspapers review: Candidates talk tough, unveil plans for state appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 12Latest News In Nigeria , Nigeria News Today , Your Online Nigerian NewspaperThis article is a generic title for a Nigerian online newspaper providing current news. It serves as a portal for daily news from Nigeria.nigerianeye.com · Nigeria
WORLDAug 12‘We need your support’ — Oshoala rallies Nigerians ahead of South Africa clashWith Nigeria’s World Cup hopes now hanging in the balance, Oshoala believes the Super Falcons need the support of the nation more than ever as they fight to preserve their historic record at the global tournament The post ‘We need your support’ — Oshoala rallies Nigerians ahead of South Africa clash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
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