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BUSINESS16h 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
WORLD16h agoCourt Jails Man Six Months For Forcefully Evicting Wife, Destroying HouseThe couple, who married in 2009 and share five children, had been experiencing marital conflicts for several years, ultimately culminating in the forced eviction. The post Court Jails Man Six Months For Forcefully Evicting Wife, Destroying House appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS16h 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
BUSINESS16h agoNAFDAC Bursts Over 20 Fake Alcoholic Drink Factories At Lagos Trade Fair ComplexTwo suspects were apprehended during the operations, while products seized and evacuated are valued at over ₦2 billion. The post NAFDAC Bursts Over 20 Fake Alcoholic Drink Factories At Lagos Trade Fair Complex appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS17h 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
BUSINESS17h agoLCCI proposes 20% petrol price cut in 6-month programmeBy Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has proposed a six-month petrol price reduction programme targeting a 15 to 20 per cent cut in pump prices to ease the burden of high energy and transportation costs on Nigerian businesses and households. In a statement, Director-General of LCCI, Dr. Chinyere Almona, said […] The post LCCI proposes 20% petrol price cut in 6-month programme appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS17h 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
BUSINESS17h agoDollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 14, 2026The dollar is trading at different rates in Nigeria’s official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 14, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS17h 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]
BUSINESS17h agoAfrican countries look beyond big creditGlobal Briefing: Continent’s leaders hope the new African Credit Rating Agency can help them save tens of billions of dollars in interest paymentsIrish Times World
HEALTH17h agoDRC Ebola outbreak passes 9,000 cases, including more than 4,000 deathsAfricanews [en]
WORLD17h agoGlobal deforestation fell in 2025, but Congo Basin losses surgedDeforestation slowed worldwide last year, but the improvement is unlikely to last as the situation deteriorates in Central Africa and an exceptionally strong El Nino weather pattern intensifies, a new study said on Wednesday. Seven million hectares of forest – roughly the size of the Republic of Ireland – were permanently destroyed in 2025, a 15 per cent drop from the previous year, according to the annual Forest Declaration Assessment. The slowdown, however, is not enough to keep the world from...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS18h agoNAFDAC bursts Trade Fair Complex den of fake energy drinks, wine, whisky ‘manufacture’“I deal on drinks. I change the bottle of the drink. It's not that the bottle is not good. It's the drink in there, because the other one is already damaged" The post NAFDAC bursts Trade Fair Complex den of fake energy drinks, wine, whisky ‘manufacture’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH19h agoSPECIAL REPORT: Insecurity exposes Zamfara communities to recurring cholera outbreaksZamfara has been one of the states hardest hit by the insecurity that has spread across north-western Nigeria over the past decade. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Insecurity exposes Zamfara communities to recurring cholera outbreaks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS19h 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
CONFLICT19h agoUN official says ‘window of opportunity’ for peace in DR CongoThe envoy lauds the progress in diplomatic efforts despite the worsening security and humanitarian situation.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS19h agoAPC drafts PDP, Accord, APGA into Tinubu’s campaign councilTo ensure a smooth sail for President Bola Tinubu in the January 16, 2027 presidential poll, the Presidency and ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, have included leading opposition figures and governors in Tinubu’s re-election council, in spite of strong push-backs from sections of the party. The post APC drafts PDP, Accord, APGA into Tinubu’s campaign council appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS19h 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
BUSINESS19h 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
SCI & TECH19h agoSubscribers lament hours of disrupted mobile serviceBy Islamiyyah Adekanbi Subscribers in Lagos have lamented hours of disrupted mobile service, saying the outage affected their studies, businesses and communication with family and friends.The disruption, which was reported in Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, Delta and the Federal Capital Territory, left some users unable to access mobile data and other network services. Several subscribers said […] The post Subscribers lament hours of disrupted mobile service appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS19h 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
POLITICS20h agoAjadi pledges ₦50m empowerment for Oyo tradersAmbassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central in the 2027 general election, has pledged ₦50 million in financial empowerment for traders and market women across the district. Ajadi also promised to pursue initiatives to improve access to business support and create employment opportunities for youths if elected. He […] The post Ajadi pledges ₦50m empowerment for Oyo traders appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS20h agoEnugu opposition parties call for probe of political violenceBy Dennis Agbo Opposition political parties in Enugu State have called on security agencies to investigate reports of violence and intimidation involving their members and supporters and take appropriate action against anyone found culpable. The parties made the call at a joint press conference attended by representatives of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives […] The post Enugu opposition parties call for probe of political violence appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS20h ago2027: Atiku should back Obi, Uzodinma can’t speak for Ndigbo — Eme Okoro. Faults APC’s treatment of S’East, urges Igbo leaders to unite for Kanu’s release By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Former Abia State Secretary to the Government, Dr Eme Okoro, has urged former Vice-President and the candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for the 2027 presidential poll, Atiku Abubakar, to support Peter Obi’s presidential ambition […] The post 2027: Atiku should back Obi, Uzodinma can’t speak for Ndigbo — Eme Okoro appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria