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BUSINESS5d 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
CONFLICT5d 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
WORLD5d 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
BUSINESS5d 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
SCI & TECH5d 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
POLITICS5d 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 & TECH5d 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
POLITICS5d 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
WORLD5d 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
POLITICS5d 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
POLITICS5d 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
MILITARY5d 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
POLITICS5d 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
CONFLICT5d agoControversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern NigeriaBBC World
HEALTH5d 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
WORLD5d 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
WORLD5d 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
WORLD5d 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
WORLD5d 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
POLITICS5d 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
WORLD5d agoNigeria jail conditions blamed for deaths of 33 minersAfricanews [en]
BUSINESS5d 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
HEALTH6d agoEuropean disease control center sends experts to Nigeria while Ebola cases surpass 10,000 in CongoEuroNews [en]
POLITICS6d 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