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BUSINESS3d agoJUST IN: Nigerian government introduces ‘five big fiscal reforms’ to woo investors, engender growth“People say, and we agree with them, that it's difficult to find data about Nigeria, especially from the fiscal side. Something as important as our tax-to-GDP ratio, you can't find it easily.” The post JUST IN: Nigerian government introduces ‘five big fiscal reforms’ to woo investors, engender growth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTER3d agoSomalia faces growing hunger fears as El Niño strengthensThe country is consistently ranked by international organisations as being among the top regions at risk during El Niño cycles.Africanews [en]
POLITICS3d ago'Act of ingratitude': Niger condemns expulsion of security agents from FranceNiger on Tuesday condemned the expulsion of two of its security agents from France, calling it a “serious and unacceptable act of ingratitude.”Africanews [en]
DISASTER3d agoFood security a major concern in Somalia as El Niño floods loomThe country is consistently ranked by international organisations as being among the top regions at risk during El Niño cycles.Africanews [en]
HEALTH3d agoMother's journey with sick child highlights Somalia's malnutrition emergencyAfricanews [en]
POLITICS3d ago2027: Atiku urges Nigerians to collect PVCs, promises economic relief“And across the country, families live with the fear of kidnapping, attacks and whether their loved ones will return home safely,” he added. The post 2027: Atiku urges Nigerians to collect PVCs, promises economic relief appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD3d agoNigerian man, Adebayo arrested in Canada after exposing self to three victimsA Nigerian man has been arrested in Canada after allegedly exposing himself to three victims in separate incidents aboard Toronto's public transit system. The post Nigerian man, Adebayo arrested in Canada after exposing self to three victims appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoNigerian newspapers review: APC drafts Accord, APGA, PDP men into Tinubu’s campaignIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Presidency and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) including leading opposition figures and governors in President Bola Tinubu’s re-election council, in spite of strong pushback from sections of the party. The post Nigerian newspapers review: APC drafts Accord, APGA, PDP men into Tinubu’s campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD3d agoNigeria 5-0 Comoros: Five big takeaways as Super Falcons prepare for big Morocco testBeyond the scoreline, the performance offered interim coach Augustine Eguavoen encouraging signs of a team beginning to rediscover its defensive solidity while exploring fresh possibilities in attack The post Nigeria 5-0 Comoros: Five big takeaways as Super Falcons prepare for big Morocco test appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS3d agoCoca-Cola system contributes $1bn across its value chain in Nigeria, supporting more than 160,000 jobsFor every direct job created by the system, 53 more jobs were supported across Nigeria’s economy. The Coca-Cola system purchased $601 million worth of goods and services from suppliers in Nigeria in 2024, strengthening the country's industries and communities. The post Coca-Cola system contributes $1bn across its value chain in Nigeria, supporting more than 160,000 jobs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoMorocco: who is Ahmed Touizi, the new president of the House of Representatives?Ancré à Marrakech et dans son arrière-pays, fort de trois décennies au Parlement, le nouveau président de la première Chambre s’impose au sommet du pouvoir. Retour sur le parcours méconnu de ce vieux routier de la politique marocaine.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS3d agoNiger Gets 1,055KM Of Federal Roads As Bago Flags Off Lambata-Bida-Mokwa HighwayMinister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris disclosed that the Federal Government was investing a total of N1.8 trillion in the road project. The post Niger Gets 1,055KM Of Federal Roads As Bago Flags Off Lambata-Bida-Mokwa Highway appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS3d agoNigeria-led ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍‍​‌⁠​​‌​G-24 demands IMF reforms, debt relief, $300bn annual climate fundingDeveloping countries have demanded sweeping reforms of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), improved debt relief mechanisms and increased climate financing under Nigeria’s leadership of the Group of Twenty-Four (G-24). The post Nigeria-led ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍‍​‌⁠​​‌​G-24 demands IMF reforms, debt relief, $300bn annual climate funding appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH3d agoThe Vatican reports that the Pope has had “a quiet night” after the removal of a malignant tumorLeón XIV fue operado el martes y los primeros análisis determinaron que el nódulo detectado es un adenocarcinoma cancerígeno, que fue extraído “totalmente”El País
BUSINESS3d agoIMF Warns Nigeria Against Restoring Petrol SubsidyThe Fund said blanket petrol subsidies are expensive, often benefit higher-income consumers disproportionately, and worsen fiscal pressures amid rising borrowing costs. The post IMF Warns Nigeria Against Restoring Petrol Subsidy appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS3d agoUS Supreme Court to hear case of Nigerian deported over cooking for terroristsIn a brief order Tuesday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the Trump administration's bid to reinstate the ruling that denied asylum to a Nigerian man who was deported for having provided material support to a terrorist group. The post US Supreme Court to hear case of Nigerian deported over cooking for terrorists appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoWhat African countries, others can learn from Nigeria’s economic reforms – Minister“People can easily tell that because of the reform, life is harder. But you need to show them without the reform, it will be hardest,” he said. The post What African countries, others can learn from Nigeria’s economic reforms – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD3d agoNigeria ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍‍​‌‍​‌‌​condemns attacks on fellow Africans, demands action against xenophobiaThe Federal Government expressed its concern during the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of a new political declaration against racism and racial discrimination. The post Nigeria ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍‍​‌‍​‌‌​condemns attacks on fellow Africans, demands action against xenophobia appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoEgypt to build a rail link as an alternative to the blocked Suez CanalDubbed the "Suez Canal on Rails", the line connects Red Sea ports directly to Mediterranean export terminals. Once fully operational, it is expected to carry up to 13 million tonnes of freight each year, allowing cargo to be transferred across Egypt by rail and helping bypass maritime bottlenecks.Africanews [en]
BUSINESS3d ago‘It’s Regressive’ – IMF warns Nigeria against restoring petrol subsidyThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria against restoring broad petrol subsidies, recommending targeted financial assistance and social protection programmes to cushion vulnerable households against rising energy costs. The fund said blanket fuel subsidies were fiscally expensive, disproportionately benefited higher-income consumers and could worsen pressure on public finances amid rising borrowing costs. Rodrigo Valdés, […] The post ‘It’s regressive’ – IMF warns Nigeria against restoring petrol subsidy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoW/Bank mobilises $5.79bn private capital for NigeriaBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The World Bank Group has said it is helping to mobilise $5.79 billion in private capital for investment in Nigeria’s agriculture, telecommunications and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), in a major push to expand private-sector participation in the economy. The financing drive is being supported by policy reforms, […] The post W/Bank mobilises $5.79bn private capital for Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD3d agoNigerians warned against relocating to Indonesia without business plansNigerians seeking greener pastures in Indonesia have been advised to invest in their home country rather than relocate without viable business plans, as employment opportunities for foreigners are limited and setting up businesses requires substantial capital. The Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Nigerian Embassy in Jakarta, Eze Nduka, gave the advice while speaking to […] The post Nigerians warned against relocating to Indonesia without business plans appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoIMF: Nigeria’s banks need stronger safeguards after recapitalisationIMF has warned Nigerian authorities that “the sovereign and bank nexus is also an important area” of concern for African economies. The post IMF: Nigeria’s banks need stronger safeguards after recapitalisation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoG-24: Nigeria, other developing nations need cheaper financing — Oyedele“Debt vulnerability is a major obstacle to growth in many developing countries,” Oyedele said, highlighting the need for predictable and coordinated approaches The post G-24: Nigeria, other developing nations need cheaper financing — Oyedele appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria