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WORLDAug 10ROUNDCHECK launches digital game to boost civic participation among young NigeriansROUNDCHECK has launched Civic Play, a web-based game designed to improve civic education, political literacy and media and information literacy among young Nigerians. The post ROUNDCHECK launches digital game to boost civic participation among young Nigerians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 10After years of delay, Niger begins gratuity paymentMr Namaska said that some beneficiaries had retired more than 10 years ago without receiving their gratuity. The post After years of delay, Niger begins gratuity payment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 10Tinubu hails AfCFTA nod for Nigeria’s Customs reform; celebrates Bergmans’ multi‑billion‑dollar winBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has applauded the increasing continental recognition of Nigeria’s customs modernisation programme and praised the selection of a subsidiary of Nigerian-owned Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited to implement a 20-year, multi‑billion‑dollar AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project. Bergmans will carry out the project through its subsidiary AfriTrade CMP Limited, installing both […] The post Tinubu hails AfCFTA nod for Nigeria’s Customs reform; celebrates Bergmans’ multi‑billion‑dollar win appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 10Tinubu’s subsidy removal, FX reforms, stabilising Nigeria’s economy – Zacch AdedejiHe said the reforms by the Tinubu administration were necessary because it inherited an economy burdened by an unsustainable fuel subsidy regime, an opaque foreign exchange market, an underperforming oil sector and a narrow tax base. The post Tinubu’s subsidy removal, FX reforms, stabilising Nigeria’s economy – Zacch Adedeji appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 10Video: ‘My daughter needs treatment’ – Nigerian US army woman begs Trump over visa denialA Nigerian woman serving in the United States Army has appealed to President Donald Trump to intervene in a visa dispute preventing her 10-year-old daughter from joining her in the US. The post Video: ‘My daughter needs treatment’ – Nigerian US army woman begs Trump over visa denial appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 10Onoh tackles SA envoy over xenophobia denial, demands protection for NigeriansBy Dennis Agbo ABUJA — Former member of the Enugu State House of Assembly and former Southeast spokesman for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Okey Onoh, has criticised the South African Consul-General to Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, over his denial of xenophobia in South Africa. Moroe, in a recent interview, had assured Nigerians that South […] The post Onoh tackles SA envoy over xenophobia denial, demands protection for Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 10457 Nigerians deported in 18 months as Germany emerges EU deportation hubAccording to DERS records, also shared by Refugees4Refugess.org, 171 persons — 143 of them directly from Germany — were deported onboard four charter flights in the first half of 2025. The post 457 Nigerians deported in 18 months as Germany emerges EU deportation hub appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 10Dangote refinery shifts Nigeria towards domestic value additionBy Udeme Akpan Nigeria’s petroleum industry is undergoing a shift from an export-driven crude oil model towards greater domestic processing following the operationalisation of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos. For decades, Nigeria exported crude oil while importing refined petroleum products, including petrol, diesel and aviation fuel. The model generated foreign exchange from crude exports […] The post Dangote refinery shifts Nigeria towards domestic value addition appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 10Nigeria and Ghana Forge Strategic Partnerships in Digital Innovation and Technology for Economic Transformation – Ghanamma . comNigeria and Ghana are forming strategic partnerships to collaborate on digital innovation and technology for economic transformation. This initiative aims to foster growth and development in the region.ghanamma.com · Ghana
BUSINESSAug 10Nigerian newspapers review: Only 6 banks pay N1.27trn dividends despite huge profitsIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard's lead headline states that only six banks paid N1.27 trillion in dividends despite declaring huge profits. The post Nigerian newspapers review: Only 6 banks pay N1.27trn dividends despite huge profits appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 10Nigeria eliminated as Cameroon, Malawi reach WAFCON semis and World CupOutsiders Malawi qualify for their first FIFA World Cup, while defending champions Nigeria are eliminated by Cameroon.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 10Visible landmark footprints sufficient to attract Nigerian votes for Tinubu PresidencyThe article suggests that visible landmark achievements are considered sufficient to attract Nigerian votes for the Tinubu Presidency. This discusses political strategy and public perception related to the current administration.thesun.ng
BUSINESSAug 10Nigeria Economy Recovering After Painful Reforms NRSNigeria's economy is showing signs of recovery following a period of challenging reforms. This indicates a positive shift in the country's economic outlook after difficult policy changes.opinionnigeria.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 10Nigeria’s FDI jumps 148% despite Africa’s investment declineBy Yinka Kolawole Nigeria emerged as one of Africa’s strongest foreign investment performers in 2025, recording a 148 per cent increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows despite a sharp decline across the continent, according to the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2026. The report showed that global FDI rebounded by six per […] The post Nigeria’s FDI jumps 148% despite Africa’s investment decline appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 10HOW NIGERIAN GOVERNMENTS ENCOURAGE CORRUPTION“NEITI audit report probe suffers setback in Senate.” VANGUARD, August 4, 2026 The report by Henry Umoru also stated as follows: • As CBN, NDDC, NEITI, NUPRC shun committee’s summon. • You must appear on Thursday or we invoke our powers – SENATE. The news report, which most readers might have dismissed without much thought (if […] The post HOW NIGERIAN GOVERNMENTS ENCOURAGE CORRUPTION appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 10Nigerians are increasingly borrowing to build houses — CBN·Other lendings rise, lenders report low default rates By Elizabeth Adegbesan Credit for house purchase by households increased to 9.6 index points in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26), indicating that Nigerians are intensively borrowing to purchase personal houses. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, disclosed this yesterday in its Credit Condition Survey Report for Q2’26 […] The post Nigerians are increasingly borrowing to build houses — CBN appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 10Nigerian Breweries’ revenue up 9% to N804 bn… restores retained earnings to positive   By Peter Egwuatu  Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has announced a strong performance for the first half of the 2026, recording a group revenue of N804 billion, representing a 9% increase over the N738 billion reported in the corresponding period of 2025. The company has also restored its […] The post Nigerian Breweries’ revenue up 9% to N804 bn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 10Nigeria Immigration deploys passport intervention team to UKThe Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it will deploy a dedicated Passport Intervention Team to the United Kingdom to address pending, new, and renewal passport applications by Nigerians in the country. The post Nigeria Immigration deploys passport intervention team to UK appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSAug 10Nigeria spent N3.1trn on domestic debt servicing in Q1 – DMOThe Debt Management Office, DMO, has said the federal government spent N3.14 trillion on servicing its domestic debt in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. The post Nigeria spent N3.1trn on domestic debt servicing in Q1 – DMO appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 10Nigeria economy recovering after painful reforms NRSNigeria's economy is reportedly recovering following challenging reforms, according to NRS. This indicates an improvement in the nation's economic situation after a period of difficulty.vanguardngr.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 10Nigeria’s economy recovering after painful reforms —NRSThe Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, has said the Nigerian economy is showing strong signs of recovery and accelerated growth following a series of “painful” reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu. The post Nigeria’s economy recovering after painful reforms —NRS appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 10Nigeria needs $1 . 74trn investment to achieve $1trn economy Experts – Daily TrustExperts suggest Nigeria requires $1.74 trillion in investment to reach a $1 trillion economy. This highlights a significant economic goal and the substantial capital needed to achieve it.dailytrust.com · Niger
CONFLICTAug 10Thirty - three people abducted rescued by Nigerian armyThe Nigerian army has successfully rescued thirty-three abducted individuals. This operation addresses a significant security challenge involving kidnappings.northerndailyleader.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTAug 10Thirty - three people abducted rescued by Nigerian armyThe Nigerian army has successfully rescued thirty-three abducted individuals. This operation addresses a significant security challenge involving kidnappings.crookwellgazette.com.au · Australia