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POLITICSAug 27Oil Block: Niger Delta CSOs give FG September 1 ultimatumBy Chiamaka EkwuweThe Coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society Organisations (CNDCSOs) has given the Federal Government until September 1, 2026, to address alleged irregularities and conflict of interest concerns surrounding the award of two oil blocks, or face protests in parts of the Niger Delta and Abuja. The coalition, comprising more than 35 civil society […] The post Oil Block: Niger Delta CSOs give FG September 1 ultimatum appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 27LASUTH doctors give Lagos govt 7-day ultimatum over unpaid allowances, salary arrearsBy Chioma Obinna LAGOS — Resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, have given the Lagos State Government a seven-day ultimatum to implement the Specialist Allowance for Grade Level 14 doctors and pay outstanding salary and promotion arrears owed affected members. The doctors, under the aegis of the Association of Resident Doctors, […] The post LASUTH doctors give Lagos govt 7-day ultimatum over unpaid allowances, salary arrears appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTAug 27Over 7,000 people kidnapped across Nigeria, Boko Haram got 90% of ransom — ReportPremium Times
WORLDAug 27Kidnappers in Nigeria collect more than $5 million in ransoms , analysts sayAnalysts report that kidnappers in Nigeria have collected over $5 million in ransoms. This indicates a significant and costly criminal enterprise operating within the region.wsbradio.com · United States
WORLDAug 271 , 638 widows of fallen heroes receive N819m RHI supportOver sixteen hundred widows of fallen heroes have received N819 million in RHI support. This indicates ongoing efforts to provide assistance to the families of individuals recognized as heroes.thesun.ng
CONFLICTAug 27Reprisal Attack Claims 1 Life , 6 Injured In Bauchi CommunityA reprisal attack in a Bauchi community resulted in one fatality and six injuries. This indicates ongoing violence and security concerns in the area.leadership.ng · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 27Bolt resumes operations at Nigerian airports after Keyamo’s interventionThe development comes after the Minister of Aviation directed FAAN to urgently address concerns over airport transport fares and e-hailing services. The post Bolt resumes operations at Nigerian airports after Keyamo’s intervention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSAug 27From Flares To Fortune: Nigeria’s Race To Turn Wasted Gas Into WealthThe success of that transition may ultimately be measured not only by how much carbon is kept out of the atmosphere, but by how much economic opportunity is created for Nigerians. The post From Flares To Fortune: Nigeria’s Race To Turn Wasted Gas Into Wealth appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSAug 27Tinubu tells NLNG to turn gas flaring into economic benefit for Nigerians“My major concern is the domestic utilisation, where you must be able to take out the flaring and convert potential environmental liability to what could be strategically and economically beneficial to the consumers in the country.” The post Tinubu tells NLNG to turn gas flaring into economic benefit for Nigerians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 27Tanzania’s political crisis deepens after VP resignationTanzania’s governing party expelled the vice president who resigned this week, in an act of retaliation that will further test the credentials of the East African nation as a place of relative peace and stability.Africanews [en]
DISASTERAug 27WHO declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new casesUganda shares an 877-kilometre border with the DRC, which is battling the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 275 countries that give Nigerians five-year multiple-entry visasFor Nigerians and other countries' citizens who travel frequently for business, tourism, family visits or other commitments, a five-year multiple-entry visa can make international travel considerably easier. The post 5 countries that give Nigerians five-year multiple-entry visas appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 27Ghana bars export of unrefined goldGhana has announced a ban on the exporting of unrefined gold from the country. Africa’s leading gold producer wants to move beyond the role of a supplier of raw minerals and enable the country to capture greater economic value from its gold resources. Our correspondent, Justice Baidoo, has more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 27Alleged underworld kingpin testifies at S. African commissionAn alleged underworld kingpin wrapped up his testimony at a high profile South African corruption enquiry on Wednesday. Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala returned to the witness stand before the Madlanga Commission looking into allegations including accusations that a suspended deputy police chief took kickbacks from criminals. Eunice Masson has more.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSAug 27Dangote, Vitol, Alpha MBM: who will win the battle of refineries in East Africa?Trois géants de l’énergie se disputent le marché du raffinage en Afrique de l’Est. Derrière la course aux investissements, c’est le contrôle du brut, des infrastructures et des réseaux de distribution qui se joue.Jeune Afrique
HEALTHAug 27WHO Declares Uganda Ebola-FreeThe country has been praised for its efforts in preventing the spread of the outbreak that has overwhelmed health facilities in parts of the east of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The post WHO Declares Uganda Ebola-Free appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSAug 27Ugandan president’s son, Kainerugaba declares bid to succeed father in 2031KAMPALA — Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has formally declared his intention to contest the country’s presidency in 2031, signalling his ambition to succeed his father. Kainerugaba, 52, made the declaration in a series of posts on X on Tuesday, putting to rest speculation over whether he would eventually seek Uganda’s highest […] The post Ugandan president’s son, Kainerugaba declares bid to succeed father in 2031 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTAug 27"If you started running, they would shoot you": at the heart of Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisisBBC Afrique
HEALTHAug 27Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without new case… Africa CDC, WHO hail rapid response, warn neighbouring countries to remain vigilantBy Chioma Obinna Uganda has declared the end of its Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo species after completing 42 consecutive days without recording a new confirmed case, marking a major milestone in the country’s response to the deadly viral disease. The declaration […] The post Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without new case appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 27Yaya Toure becomes first African coach to lead a team into Champions LeagueIvory Coast legend Toure takes Slovan Bratislava into the group phase two months after joining the Slovakian club.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 27Elders becoming more visible in drug trade in Nigeria, other West African countriesThe apparent rise of trafficking by older adults could reflect a new criminal adaptation rather than individual criminality. The post Elders becoming more visible in drug trade in Nigeria, other West African countries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSAug 27Fuel subsidy: Let’s debate the real solution to Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis, By John Okiyi KaluGovernment does not have to keep petrol artificially cheap forever. It needs to make transport, electricity, food production and household incomes progressively less dependent on cheap petrol… That is the conversation I want to hear from serious presidential candidates in 2027. On 29 May, 2023, petrol was selling at roughly ₦195 per litre at the […] The post Fuel subsidy: Let’s debate the real solution to Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis, By John Okiyi Kalu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 27Xenophobia: Ghana rejects MTN’s donation for affected GhanaiansGhana said it had already made adequate financial provision for the evacuation and reintegration of affected Ghanaian citizens. The post Xenophobia: Ghana rejects MTN’s donation for affected Ghanaians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 27Ebola outbreak over in Uganda but cases still rising in DR CongoThe outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Uganda is over but it is still not under control in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. The Congolese government says there have been more than 2,700 deaths and more than 5,600 cases of Ebola and that transmission remains active.France 24 [en]