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BUSINESSJul 22OPay Leads Nigeria’s Fight Against Digital FraudBy:Cynthia Alo How Smart Technology Is Protecting Trust in Africa’s Largest Digital Economy Company Says Trust, Not Just Speed, Will Define The Next Phase Of Financial Services In Africa’s Largest Market LAGOS – As Nigeria completes one of the fastest transitions from cash to digital payments on the continent, a new battlefront has opened in […] The post OPay Leads Nigeria’s Fight Against Digital Fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTERJul 22Boat mishap claims more than 20 Nigerians in Camerounian territorial watersVanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 22Nigeria losing millions in carbon credit earnings to foreign experts over talent gap — Expert warnsBy Cynthia Alo Nigeria risks losing hundreds of millions of dollars in potential carbon credit earnings to foreign consultants and technical experts unless it urgently develops the skilled workforce needed to participate in the rapidly expanding global carbon market, a climate finance expert has warned. The warning comes at a time when carbon credits are […] The post Nigeria losing millions in carbon credit earnings to foreign experts over talent gap — Expert warns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 22How structural neglect weakens Nigeria’s Cocoa earnings…Nigerian farmers losing out in $284b global cocoa marketBy Cynthia Alo Nigeria’s inability to develop a strong agricultural value chain may be denying farmers the opportunity to benefit from Cocoa and Coffee exports leaving many producers earning a fraction of revenue from the global market. This concern was raised by the Global President of the […] The post How structural neglect weakens Nigeria’s Cocoa earnings appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 222027 : Nigerians will vote Tinubu unconditionally , says North Central AgendaThe North Central Agenda group claims that Nigerians will vote for Tinubu unconditionally in 2027. This is a political statement expressing confidence in a future election outcome.blueprint.ng · Nigeria
POLITICSJul 22Nigeria can’t scale $1trn economy on shaky terrain of weak governance — ShettimaBy Nkiruka Nnorom LAGOS—Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria cannot achieve its $1 trillion economy target on the shaky terrain of weak compliance, regulatory laxity and ethical ambivalence, declaring that only a bedrock of flawless corporate governance could sustain the nation’s economic ambition. Speaking at the 3rd National Corporate Governance Summit organised by the […] The post Nigeria can’t scale $1trn economy on shaky terrain of weak governance — Shettima appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 22Tinubu’s reforms laying foundation for prosperous Nigeria, says Information MinisterBy Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, yesterday declared that the far-reaching economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu were steadily repositioning Nigeria for long-term prosperity. He insisted that the difficult decisions taken by the administration were already yielding positive results in fiscal stability, investor confidence and national development. […] The post Tinubu’s reforms laying foundation for prosperous Nigeria, says Information Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTJul 22Nigeria arrested suspected terrorists while returning from Hajj. But several questions are unansweredA PREMIUM TIMES investigation reconstructs the official Hajj registration and screening process after the arrest of seven returning pilgrims suspected to be terrorists at Katsina airport. The post Nigeria arrested suspected terrorists while returning from Hajj. But several questions are unanswered appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 22Equipment Leasing Boosts Youth Agribusiness in NigeriaEquipment leasing is reported to be enhancing agribusiness opportunities for young people in Nigeria. This initiative supports economic growth and youth employment in the agricultural sector.punchng.com · Nigeria
HEALTHJul 22Yohanna Kusau: A quiet champion of primary healthcare in NigeriaBy Ayomide Ladipo & Lois Sambo The day begins early at Kabusa Primary Healthcare Centre. Before the morning sun fully settles over the community, the waiting area is already alive with activity. The cries of babies in their mothers’ arms. Pregnant women gently rubbing their growing bellies as they wait for antenatal check-ups. Children cling to […] The post Yohanna Kusau: A quiet champion of primary healthcare in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 21Tinubu’s reforms repositioning Nigeria for long-term prosperity – Information MinisterIdris commended the forum for its continued contribution to democratic governance and national development. The post Tinubu’s reforms repositioning Nigeria for long-term prosperity – Information Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 21Nigeria’s defence minister dismisses resignation reports, threatens legal action"I’m not going anywhere. I have never discussed resignation. I don’t even know the person who brought that information. Whoever is behind it will face legal action and explain where such information came from,” he said. The post Nigeria’s defence minister dismisses resignation reports, threatens legal action appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSBREAKINGJul 21BREAKING: 31 firms win 37 oil, gas blocks in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing RoundThirty-one companies have emerged winners of 37 oil and gas blocks in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round after a competitive commercial bid process in Abuja. The post 31 firms win 37 oil, gas blocks in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 21Unilever Nigeria raises interim dividend fourfold amid slight increase in half-year profitAs much as N11.5 billion, a 73.7 per cent equivalent of post-tax profit, will be allocated to equity investors for an accounting period in which the profit itself only grew by a single digit. The post Unilever Nigeria raises interim dividend fourfold amid slight increase in half-year profit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTJul 21Xenophobia: Reps Move To Document Losses, Seek Compensation For Nigerians In South AfricaLawmakers argued that a thorough assessment of the impact of the attacks is necessary to support affected Nigerians and strengthen the country’s response to future incidents. The post Xenophobia: Reps Move To Document Losses, Seek Compensation For Nigerians In South Africa appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSJul 21Nigeria, Germany set to hold bilateral talksThe German minister is on his third trip to Africa this year. The post Nigeria, Germany set to hold bilateral talks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDJul 21Team Nigeria target medals at Commonwealth Fencing Championships in LagosThe National Coach, Ibrahim Alogba, expressed confidence in the team’s level of preparation and ability to deliver a strong performance. The post Team Nigeria target medals at Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDJul 21Two Nigerians jailed seven years for armed robbery in KuwaitA court in Kuwait has convicted and sentenced two unnamed Nigerians to seven years in prison for their involvement in an armed robbery at a money exchange office in Mahboula, located in the country's southern district. The post Two Nigerians jailed seven years for armed robbery in Kuwait appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 21Reps probe xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, seek compensation for victimsBy Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday commenced an investigation into the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians in repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with a view to determining appropriate measures for compensation and strengthening protection for Nigerians living in the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion […] The post Reps probe xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, seek compensation for victims appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 21Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $52.5 billion, enough for 11 months’ importsThe apex bank said the increase in gross reserves is driven largely by crude oil-related tax receipts and third-party inflows into the economy. The post Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $52.5 billion, enough for 11 months’ imports appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 21Nigerian lawmakers worry over 53,000 annual deaths linked to unsafe foodThe lawmakers urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, NAFDAC, SON and the NCDC to strengthen nationwide surveillance, routine inspections and certification processes covering the entire food production and distribution chain. The post Nigerian lawmakers worry over 53,000 annual deaths linked to unsafe food appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 21Reps seek comprehensive audit of Nigerians’ losses in South Africa xenophobic violenceThe lawmakers directed relevant committees to document the cumulative impact of the violence, recommend diplomatic and legal measures to protect Nigerians abroad and report within four weeks. The post Reps seek comprehensive audit of Nigerians’ losses in South Africa xenophobic violence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 21How Football Impacts Nigeria’s Youth EconomicallyFootball matters to Nigeria’s youth economy because it creates work before it creates stars. The World Bank’s latest Nigeria human-capital brief says 14% of Nigerians aged 15-24 were not in employment, education, or training in 2022, while youth literacy stood at 74% in 2021, which leaves a large pool of young people with some skills, […] The post How Football Impacts Nigeria’s Youth Economically appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDJul 21Nigerian joins Resource Justice Network global boardThe appointment of Akwa Ibom civil society leader Tijah Bolton-Akpan to the global board of the Resource Justice Network places a Nigerian advocate at the centre of international efforts to advance transparency, accountability, and equitable management of Africa's natural resources. The post Nigerian joins Resource Justice Network global board appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times