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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
DISASTER4d agoNiger Miners’ Deaths: Panel describes incident as preventable custodial tragedyThe federal government says overcrowding, poor ventilation, extreme heat and dehydration caused the deaths of detainees in NSCDC custody in Niger State. The post Niger Miners’ Deaths: Panel describes incident as preventable custodial tragedy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
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
DISASTERBREAKING4d agoNiger governor’s convoy crash kills four students, driverFour students of the Federal University of Technology and a driver attached to the Niger State Government House have died in a collision involving a vehicle in Governor Mohammed Bago’s convoy. The post Niger governor’s convoy crash kills four students, driver appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
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
DISASTER4d ago4 students, one lady killed in Niger governor’s convoy road crashVanguard Nigeria
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
CONFLICT4d agoControversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern NigeriaBBC World
HEALTH4d agoNigeria records 43,000 snakebites, 2,500 deaths yearlyA medical expert, Abubakar Ballah, described snakebite as a neglected tropical disease, identifying the carpet viper as responsible for about 66 per cent of snakebite deaths in Nigeria. The post Nigeria records 43,000 snakebites, 2,500 deaths yearly appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD4d agoNigeria’s women and girls impacted the most by British and US funding cuts, committee is toldThe country is among the hardest-hit as Western governments slash overseas development budgets to increase defence spendingThe Telegraph
WORLD4d agoMeet 5 Nigerians in the diaspora appointed to global positions in 2026Nigerians in the diaspora have continued to secure leadership positions in global companies, academic institutions and healthcare organisations, strengthening the country's representation in global decision-making. The post Meet 5 Nigerians in the diaspora appointed to global positions in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD4d agoFamily announces burial arrangements for Nigerian actor Steve EchenduHis death was announced hours after veteran actor Francis Duru’s passing sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. The post Family announces burial arrangements for Nigerian actor Steve Echendu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times