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BUSINESS3d agoNigeria’s private capital inflows hit $6bn as reforms gather pace — W/Bank•Tax-to-GDP ratio rises to 12.5% from 7% — Oyedele By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Nigeria’s private capital inflows have surged nearly 20-fold to almost $6 billion in 2026 from about $300 million in 2023, President of the World Bank Group, Mr. Ajay Banga, has said, just as the Federal Government (FG) said it has […] The post Nigeria’s private capital inflows hit $6bn as reforms gather pace — W/Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoNigerians still suffer high cost of living, despite economic growth — IMFIMF has said despite Nigeria’s economic growth and status as an energy exporter, the cost of living remained high, leaving Nigerians struggling The post Nigerians still suffer high cost of living, despite economic growth — IMF appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER3d agoFlooded streets, damage in Libya as heavy rains paralyse capitalAfricanews [en]
POLITICS3d agoSudan cannot afford to dismiss a chance for dialogueA new initiative faces serious questions about military influence, but its critics should not write it off prematurely.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS3d agoShell to sell Nigeria’s domestic gas business to Vaaris EnergyShell announced the deal in a statement on Tuesday, noting the transaction forms part of the strategy to simplify its portfolio and concentrate investments on areas of competitive strength. The post Shell to sell Nigeria’s domestic gas business to Vaaris Energy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS3d agoWhy many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phonesBy Miracle Onyemuwa The rising cost of smartphones in Nigeria is forcing more consumers to repair damaged devices rather than replace them with new ones. This is more so, as inflation and the depreciation of the naira continue to push phone prices higher. At Computer Village, Ikeja, phone repair shops are seeing increasing numbers of […] The post Why many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phones appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoE-commerce, championing Nigeria’s digital journey?•Online shopping sector jumps 15 points to 75% in new report•Customer satisfaction hits 71% despite service quality decline in key sectors•Power, Public Sector trail at 51%, 53%By Prince Osuagwu E-Commerce appears to be one sector in Nigeria where customers are not complaining as much as they used to.While poor service continues to dog several sectors […] The post E-commerce, championing Nigeria’s digital journey? appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoNigeria loses $2bn yearly to cocoa value addition gap — FGBy Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo The Federal Government (FG) has said that Nigeria loses about $2 billion annually in potential value from cocoa because the country’s processing capacity is largely underutilised. Meanwhile, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), has said that West Africa needs high-yielding, climate-resilient cocoa varieties to improve productivity and protect […] The post Nigeria loses $2bn yearly to cocoa value addition gap — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoWhat effect can the visit of the kings to Ceuta and Melilla have?La primera vez que Felipe VI y la reina Letizia visitan las ciudades autónomas se produce más de dos meses después de la entrada masiva de inmigrantes en Ceuta y abre la incógnita sobre cómo responderá Marruecos a la presencia de la CoronaEl País
WORLD3d agoU.S. Mission honours Olu Jacobs, seven other Nigerian creativesBy Ayo Onikoyi The United States Mission in Nigeria has honoured veteran actor Olu Jacobs and seven other Nigerian creative industry leaders for their contributions to strengthening professional and commercial ties between Hollywood and Nollywood. The recognition took place at an event organised by the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos under the theme, “Reel Connections […] The post U.S. Mission honours Olu Jacobs, seven other Nigerian creatives appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoThe Government does not rule out Morocco withdrawing its ambassador over the Kings' visit to Ceuta and Melilla.Trata de no incomodar a Rabat argumentando que la entrada de buques de guerra en aguas españolas en julio fue "puntual" y al mismo tiempo "habitual" LeerEl Mundo
CONFLICT3d agoFuneral for Egyptian flight attendant killed in Houthi attack on RiyadhFuneral for Egyptian flight attendant killed in Houthi attack on RiyadhAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARY3d agoECOWAS Defence Chiefs seek sustained Nigerian support for regional securityThe outgoing and incoming Chairmen of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) have called for sustained Nigerian support to strengthen regional security cooperation and address growing threats across West Africa. The post ECOWAS Defence Chiefs seek sustained Nigerian support for regional security appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD3d agoNigeria condemns death of citizen in South African police custodyThe consulate said reports that Mr Odueze was tortured by police officers before his death had caused shock and pain to his family, the Nigerian community and Nigeria’s two diplomatic missions in South Africa. The post Nigeria condemns death of citizen in South African police custody appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHBREAKING3d agoThe Vatican reveals that the Pope had a malignant tumor in his lung and the operation has concluded “positively”El primer parte médico de León XIV confirma “el diagnóstico de un adenocarcinoma, como se sospechaba en los exámenes preoperatorios”El País
POLITICS3d agoSpain seeks ‘good neighbourly relations’ with Morocco as migration crisis shadows royal visitSpain’s King Felipe VI has called for “good neighbourly relations” with Morocco during a landmark visit to Ceuta, as tensions over migration continue to test relations between the two neighbours and highlight the human cost of Europe’s bordersAfricanews [en]
WORLD3d agoOlympics: Super Falcons thrash Comoros 5-0, set up Morocco clashThe Super Falcons of Nigeria secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Comoros at the Remo Stars stadium, Ikenne on Tuesday to seal a 7-0 aggregate win and reach the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers. The post Olympics: Super Falcons thrash Comoros 5-0, set up Morocco clash appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoNigeria elected to UN Human Rights CouncilThe council announced the election on its official X account, listing Nigeria among 15 countries the UN General Assembly elected to serve on the body from 2027 to 2029. The post Nigeria elected to UN Human Rights Council appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTER3d agoUBA commiserates with Nigerian Air Force over NAF 931 Aircraft crashGroup Managing Director of UBA, Oliver Alawuba visits Chief of Air Staff, extends condolences to the Military, bereaved families The post UBA commiserates with Nigerian Air Force over NAF 931 Aircraft crash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD3d agoOlympic Qualifiers: Super Falcons thrash Comoros 5-0, set f Morocco showdownToni Payne scored twice as Nigeria extended their aggregate lead to 7-0, with Uchenna Kanu and Christy Ucheibe also scoring to put the Super Falcons firmly in control of their Olympic qualifying tie. The post Olympic Qualifiers: Super Falcons thrash Comoros 5-0, set f Morocco showdown appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoMorocco officially ignores the royal visit to Ceuta without taking reprisals or tolerating protestsLa prensa marroquí señala que la contención de Rabat no implica renuncia a la reivindicación de soberanía sobre las ciudades autónomasEl País
BUSINESS3d agoNigeria meets OPEC quota for fifth straight month as oil output hits 1.84m barrelsThe commission noted in a statement that Africa’s biggest oil producer logged a peak production of 1.84 million barrels during the month as the country met its OPEC quota for the fifth month in a row. The post Nigeria meets OPEC quota for fifth straight month as oil output hits 1.84m barrels appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoDetribalised does not mean what most Nigerians think it means, By Temitope Lakisokun“Ah, that man is very detribalised.” In Nigeria, this is almost always a compliment. It is what we say about the politician who has friends from every part of the country, the businessman whose boardroom is a miniature Nigeria, the public servant who does not appoint only people from her village, or the man who […] The post Detribalised does not mean what most Nigerians think it means, By Temitope Lakisokun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoSomaliland celebrates Trump considering it a "different" and independent country from SomaliaThe US leader highlighted the difference between Somaliland and Somalia, promoting the recognition of the territory as a separate nation. Trump's support is seen as a diplomatic milestone for Somaliland, following Israel's recognition, despite global criticism.Clarín