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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
DISASTERAug 10Ten oil spills recorded in Niger Delta in JulyAnalysis of official spill records shows sabotage, corrosion and equipment failures continued to pollute oil-producing communities across the Niger Delta in July despite years of government spending on pipeline surveillance and repeated promises to curb pollution. The post Ten oil spills recorded in Niger Delta in July 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
POLITICSAug 10EU denies rejecting INEC invitation to observe Nigeria’s general electionsThe EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, in a statement on Monday, said reporting insinuating that the body had rejected INEC’s invitation is inaccurate and speculative. The post EU denies rejecting INEC invitation to observe Nigeria’s general elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 10Osun Polls : Protect Your Votes , David Mark Tells NigeriansDavid Mark has advised Nigerians to protect their votes during the Osun Polls. This is a political statement concerning electoral integrity and participation.leadership.ng · Nigeria
WORLDAug 10ROUNDCHECK launches digital game to boost civic participation among young NigeriansROUNDCHECK has introduced a new digital game designed to enhance civic engagement among young people in Nigeria. This initiative aims to encourage youth participation in civic activities.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
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