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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
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
WORLD4d agoANALYSIS: Nigeria’s first methane disclosure raises questions over repeated figures, missing dataAn analysis of Nigeria's first public company-level greenhouse gas disclosure reveals repeated emissions figures, incomplete methane reporting, and inconsistencies in the list of companies that submitted data, raising questions about the reliability of the country's emissions baseline. The post ANALYSIS: Nigeria’s first methane disclosure raises questions over repeated figures, missing data appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS4d agoUS Visa Bond: Full list of countries, including Nigeria, required to pay up to $20,000The United States has listed 50 countries whose citizens must pay a visa bond of up to $20,000 when applying for certain visitor visas, including Nigeria, according to the US Department of State. The measure applies to eligible applicants for B-1 business and B-2 tourist visas travelling on passports issued by the listed countries. The […] The post US Visa Bond: Full list of countries, including Nigeria, required to pay up to $20,000 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD4d agoNigeria jail conditions blamed for deaths of 33 minersAfricanews [en]
BUSINESS4d agoUS arrests Nigerian man who fled to Nigeria in 2019 over money launderingA 34-year-old Nigerian man, Adetunji Abudu, has been arrested in the United States over an alleged money laundering conspiracy involving millions of dollars obtained through fraud schemes targeting elderly Americans. The post US arrests Nigerian man who fled to Nigeria in 2019 over money laundering appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH4d agoEuropean disease control center sends experts to Nigeria while Ebola cases surpass 10,000 in CongoEuroNews [en]
POLITICS4d agoWike to ADC: We can’t hand over Nigeria to political gamblers in 2027Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and the national leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nyesom Wike, has declared that Nigerians will not hand over power to what he described as ‘’political gamblers’’ in 2027. The post Wike to ADC: We can’t hand over Nigeria to political gamblers in 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICT4d agoDeath toll from attack by gunmen in northeastern Nigeria rises to 62Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS5d agoInsecurity gradually reducing in Nigeria – Kano RepThe member representing Bichi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abubakar Kabir Bichi, has said insecurity in the country is gradually reducing. The post Insecurity gradually reducing in Nigeria – Kano Rep appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH5d agoNCDC dismisses Ebola rumours, says no confirmed case in NigeriaThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has dismissed rumours linking the Ebola outbreak to a possible election postponement, saying Nigeria currently has no confirmed case. The post NCDC dismisses Ebola rumours, says no confirmed case in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoTinubu transmits bill to Senate to allow transfer of convicted Nigerians abroad back homeThe proposed legislation would empower the Nigerian government to enter into agreements with other countries for the transfer of convicted offenders to Nigeria. The post Tinubu transmits bill to Senate to allow transfer of convicted Nigerians abroad back home appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD5d agoSPOTLIGHT: Meet Nigerian lawyer whose firm has produced six SANs without being oneAnd it could not have been a question of non-qualification. Sitting at the top of the firm, he fosters the environment that enables lawyers, including those who matured professionally under his mentorship, to attain the rank of SAN in quick succession. The post SPOTLIGHT: Meet Nigerian lawyer whose firm has produced six SANs without being one appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTBREAKING5d agoAt least 62 killed and thousands displaced in gunmen attack in NigeriaSky News World
POLITICS5d agoNigeria’s economic crisis predates Tinubu, says ex-minister, IkohBy Steve Oko Former Minister of State for Science and Technology and Abia State Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh, has said Nigeria’s economic crisis predates President Bola Tinubu’s administration, urging Nigerians to assess the government’s reforms against the country’s longstanding structural challenges. Ikoh, who made the submission in a statement by […] The post Nigeria’s economic crisis predates Tinubu, says ex-minister, Ikoh appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria