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WORLD3h agoSamson Adamu makes history as CAF confirms Nigerian as General SecretarySamson Adamu has been confirmed as the substantive General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, becoming the first Nigerian to hold the position in the organisation's 70-year history. The post Samson Adamu makes history as CAF confirms Nigerian as General Secretary appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS4h ago2027: Utomi, Ohaa, Yesufu urge Nigerians to mobilise support for ObiChieftains of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have urged Nigerians to mobilise grassroots support for the party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, come 2027. The post 2027: Utomi, Ohaa, Yesufu urge Nigerians to mobilise support for Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5h ago2027: Peter Obi rolls out plans for Nigeria, challenges Tinubu on borrowingMr Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, spoke on Thursday evening during the NDC's Town hall meeting at Amadeo Event Centre in Enugu. The post 2027: Peter Obi rolls out plans for Nigeria, challenges Tinubu on borrowing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD5h agoIOM unveils 25-year migration plan for NigeriaThe IOM noted that it had provided humanitarian assistance to more than 2.5 million people since 2014 and supported nearly 500,000 displaced people with shelter. The post IOM unveils 25-year migration plan for Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH7h ago‘One in 4 Nigerian stroke patients under 50’“One out of every four cases of stroke in Nigeria could be a case of stroke in the young. The prevalence is as high as 25%" The post ‘One in 4 Nigerian stroke patients under 50’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS7h ago2027: Tinubu Doesn’t Have Energy, Competence To Run Nigeria — ObiPeter Obi, a former Anambra State governor, advised the President to "pack his things, go home, and rest". The post 2027: Tinubu Doesn’t Have Energy, Competence To Run Nigeria — Obi appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLD8h agoNigeria poised to tackle women’s barriers in cross-border tradeDespite this, women still face limited access to trade finance, border security concerns, and gaps in digital and trade literacy, according to Mr Okewole. The post Nigeria poised to tackle women’s barriers in cross-border trade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS8h agoNigerian states record 27% rise in tax revenue – OfficialThe revenue increase comes as 21 states adopt a harmonised tax framework intended to curb multiple taxation and ease pressure on businesses. The post Nigerian states record 27% rise in tax revenue – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH8h agoNigeria’s health insurance enrolment rises to 23 million — NHIAHe said enrolment across federal, state and private health insurance schemes grew by 42.35 per cent over the period. The post Nigeria’s health insurance enrolment rises to 23 million — NHIA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH9h agoExperts call for wider adoption of proven health innovations in NigeriaNigeria Health Watch, Future of Health Conference, health innovation, NHIA, Africa CDC, malaria genomics The post Experts call for wider adoption of proven health innovations in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS9h agoNigeria reviews national security strategy to address terrorism, cyber threats, misinformationThe National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, inaugurated the committee on Thursday, 29th October. The post Nigeria reviews national security strategy to address terrorism, cyber threats, misinformation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS9h agoAGFUND to expand development initiatives in Africa, seeks Nigerian partners — Saudi PrinceThe Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) says it is seeking partnerships with governments, local organisations and NGOs to expand its development initiatives in Africa, with a focus on tackling unemployment through microfinance and support for small businesses. The post AGFUND to expand development initiatives in Africa, seeks Nigerian partners — Saudi Prince appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS10h ago[VIDEO] Tinubu Departs Nigeria For Saudi Arabia To Perform UmrahMedia aide to the President, Bayo Onanuga, said that the visit would give Tinubu an opportunity for spiritual reflection, devotion, and prayers for the nation’s peace, unity, stability, and continued progress. The post [VIDEO] Tinubu Departs Nigeria For Saudi Arabia To Perform Umrah appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS10h agoNigeria’s Excise Stamp Policy: Setback for tax reform? By James Z MayokunNigeria’s tax reforms should not be weakened by regulatory duplication. The government must demonstrate that the excise stamp regime improves enforcement sufficiently to justify its costs The post Nigeria’s Excise Stamp Policy: Setback for tax reform? By James Z Mayokun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS11h agoNigeria borrows to build, not to bridge fiscal gaps – TinubuAccording to Tinubu, Nigeria’s real gross domestic product growth reached 4.43 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, while headline inflation fell to 14.63 per cent in September from 20.98 per cent a year earlier. The post Nigeria borrows to build, not to bridge fiscal gaps – Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECH14h agoMeet Nigerian Engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi behind machine that braids hair five times fasterNigerian-born engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi is gaining attention for developing HaloBraid, an automated hair braiding device designed to help professional stylists complete hairstyles up to five times faster while reducing the physical strain associated with hours of braiding. The post Meet Nigerian Engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi behind machine that braids hair five times faster appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS14h agoFacebook partners Funke Akindele to promote Nigerian storytellingSocial media platform Facebook has partnered with Nollywood filmmaker and actor Funke Akindele to promote Nigerian storytelling at the London and Lagos premieres of her new film, The Four. The post Facebook partners Funke Akindele to promote Nigerian storytelling appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICT15h ago7 eminent Islamic scholars brutally murdered in northern NigeriaBBC Afrique
WORLD16h agoYoung Nigerian Cyclist Earns Guinness World Record For Riding 2.9-Metres-High BicycleThe achievement, recognised by Guinness World Records, was celebrated at the Kebbi State Government Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, where officials commended the cyclist for showcasing the ingenuity and potential of Nigerian youths. The post Young Nigerian Cyclist Earns Guinness World Record For Riding 2.9-Metres-High Bicycle appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS17h agoTell Nigerians your real destination, APM challenges Tinubu“You cannot pray for the problems you have inflicted on ordinary Nigerians, rather than staying here to resolve the heavily burdened, self-contrived problems of the citizens,” he said. The post Tell Nigerians your real destination, APM challenges Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS18h ago‘No Nigerian asset has been sold to US’ — AlakeThe minister says the bilateral framework will connect American investors with Nigerian mining businesses and promote local processing. The post ‘No Nigerian asset has been sold to US’ — Alake appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS18h ago‘Nigeria dodged a massive howitzer,’ Keyamo slams Obi over public funds comment“This dumbness is beyond measure. I really don’t know whether to laugh or to cry. No wonder his approval ratings have plummeted so badly. The post ‘Nigeria dodged a massive howitzer,’ Keyamo slams Obi over public funds comment appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS19h agoNigeria, other countries demand end to US blockade of CubaThe resolution passed on Wednesday with 130 countries in favour and 17 opposed, including the US and Israel. The post Nigeria, other countries demand end to US blockade of Cuba appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS19h agoNigerian company wins $200,000 AGFUND Development Prize in ArmeniaNigerian clean-energy startup D-Olivette Labs has won $200,000 at the 2025 Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development for its AI-powered biodigesters, which convert organic waste into clean cooking gas, electricity and fertiliser. The post Nigerian company wins $200,000 AGFUND Development Prize in Armenia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times