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HEALTHOct 7Ebola: NCDC warns of importation risk after Kenya confirms first casePremium Times
HEALTHOct 7Ebola: NCDC raises alert after Kenya confirms imported caseVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7UN cash crisis must not hurt developing countries – NigeriaNigeria has warned that the United Nations liquidity crisis must not disproportionately undermine human rights assistance to developing and conflict-affected countries. The post UN cash crisis must not hurt developing countries – Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 7Nigeria’ll not be Africa’s warehouse, but Africa’s workshop — TinubuBy Yinka Kolawole  President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will no longer be content with exporting raw materials and importing finished products, saying the country is determined to become Africa’s industrial workshop. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of State for Industry, Sen.John Enoh, spoke at the 6th Adeola Odutola lecture and Presidential […] The post Nigeria’ll not be Africa’s warehouse, but Africa’s workshop — Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 7The Two AfricasWho will benefit from the continent's investment boom?Foreign Affairs
POLITICSOct 7In Cameroon, behind the scenes of the lifting of Vision 4's suspension by René Emmanuel SadiSuspendue par le Conseil national de la communication le 29 septembre, la chaîne de télévision a retrouvé les ondes le 5 octobre, à la demande du ministre de la Communication et de la présidence et de la République. Le CNC est fragilisé.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSOct 7Power generation falls  37% as DISCOs lose N129bn, record 184,024 complaints•As Nigerians, businesses groan over 3,885.72MW generation;  •NERC: Metering, billing, supply interruptions dominate complaints •DISCOs’ ATC&C losses hit 36.23% in Q2 By Ediri Ejoh Nigerians and businesses are set to grapple with worsening electricity supply as power generation yesterday plunged by 37.17 per cent to 3,885.72 megawatts (MW), even as electricity consumers filed 184,024 complaints […] The post Power generation falls 37% as DISCOs lose N129bn, record 184,024 complaints appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 7NUPRC seeks fresh capital, offers 40 oil blocks as output rises to 1.82mbpd•120 projects attract $47.6bn investment since 2024 •Nigeria accounts for 38% of Africa’s upstream investment •1.82mbpd figure includes condensate By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, yesterday announced the offer of 40 oil blocks in the 2026 licensing round, as Nigeria intensifies efforts to attract fresh capital into the upstream sector, […] The post NUPRC seeks fresh capital, offers 40 oil blocks as output rises to 1.82mbpd appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 7Keyamo, NAF give conflicting figures on crash victimsBy Nwafor Sunday Polycarp, Online News Editor ABUJA — The Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, and the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, have given conflicting figures on the number of people aboard the NAF ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State. While Keyamo, in his preliminary statement on Monday, said 32 people — 25 passengers and […] The post Keyamo, NAF give conflicting figures on crash victims appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7NESG pushes states to drive economic growth, developmentBy Oneme Onyeme The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has urged state governments to take the lead in driving economic growth and development by leveraging their unique economic potentials, improving the investment climate and creating jobs to promote shared prosperity across the country. The call was made ahead of the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES […] The post NESG pushes states to drive economic growth, development appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 7Russia 3-3 Nigeria: Five key takeaways as Super Eagles stage dramatic comeback in Nizhny NovgorodThe draw does not erase Nigeria’s recent shortcomings, but it provides plenty to examine as Chelle assesses his options and prepares for the team’s next competitive assignment The post Russia 3-3 Nigeria: Five key takeaways as Super Eagles stage dramatic comeback in Nizhny Novgorod appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARYOct 7Major Nigerian military aircraft crashes, 2018 to dateOctober 5, 2026 — ATR-42, Igbokoda, OndoCasualties: 25 killedThe Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, while on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. The NAF later said 25 people — 20 passengers and five crew members — were on board and that […] The post Major Nigerian military aircraft crashes, 2018 to date appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 7Body with parts removed found near Plateau market“We woke up this morning to see the corpse lying behind the Monday Market. It was a shocking sight,” Mr Dawul said The post Body with parts removed found near Plateau market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 7PenCom commits $250m infrastructure investment•As monthly pension payments rise to N14.83bn By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Rosemary Iwunze The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has announced a $250 million commitment by Nigeria’s pension industry towards infrastructure investment over the next 10 years. This comes as the National Pension Commission said monthly pension payments had increased to N14.83 billion from N12.15 billion […] The post PenCom commits $250m infrastructure investment appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 7259 Army captains begin promotion examination in JosNigerian Army has commenced its 2026 Captain-to-Major Practical Promotion Examination in Jos, Plateau State, with 259 officers participating The post 259 Army captains begin promotion examination in Jos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 7World Bank: Fuel price to slow Nigeria’s poverty reduction•Says rising pre-election spending may derail reforms •Raises Nigeria’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.3% •Projects 15.7% inflation rate for 2026 •44% of firms in Nigeria, Kenya adopt AI, power constraints threaten gains By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor  The World Bank has warned that elevated fuel prices could slow Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts despite an expected […] The post World Bank: Fuel price to slow Nigeria’s poverty reduction appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 72027: Defections from APC to SDP intensify as Adamu builds Nasarawa campaignMr Otaru said the movement of APC members to the SDP reflected growing dissatisfaction within the ruling party The post 2027: Defections from APC to SDP intensify as Adamu builds Nasarawa campaign appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 7Thoughts of Chief Ralph Obioha on Nigeria'Igbo dominated the officers' corps. As there were many prominent Igbo officers in the army, it was wrongly perceived that Igbo people organised the coup' The post Thoughts of Chief Ralph Obioha on Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 7Climate change threatens Nigeria’s food systems as farmers count losses….experts call for urgent, sustainable measures to mitigate impacts By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Nigeria’s food system is facing growing threats from climate change as erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells, flooding, rising temperatures, pests and diseases disrupt farming activities, slash yields and leave farmers counting losses running into billions of Naira. The situation, according to […] The post Climate change threatens Nigeria’s food systems as farmers count losses appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 7Young mothers dig graves for their children in Chad’s desert refugee camps: ‘There is nobody who can help us’The Independent World
DISASTEROct 7Aiyedatiwa backs NAF crash recovery operation— NEMA deploys swamp buggies to recover wreckage By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged the full support of the state government to agencies involved in the search and recovery operation following the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. Aiyedatiwa made […] The post Aiyedatiwa backs NAF crash recovery operation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7₦3.5bn Ogun LG Severance: When leadership meets compassion, By Kayode AkinmadeThe Ogun State Government’s payment of the outstanding severance allowances is more than another government expenditure. For many, it was a restoration of hope. The post ₦3.5bn Ogun LG Severance: When leadership meets compassion, By Kayode Akinmade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 72027: APC doesn’t want opposition candidates to campaign anywhere  -  GaladimaGaladima questioned whether such an environment could be described as democracy, arguing that democratic governance should guarantee political freedoms, including the right to campaign, speak and move freely. The post 2027: APC doesn’t want opposition candidates to campaign anywhere - Galadima appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 7Why Nigeria’s digital economy lack strong female flavour…How cost of data, smartphones, lack of digital skills exclude women …Just 35% used internet, compared with 52% of men – GSMA report …Only 14.8% of rural females have Internet access – NBS By Juliet Umeh For many Nigerian women, owning a smartphone should be a gateway to opportunity -digital banking, online shopping, e-commerce, remote […] The post Why Nigeria’s digital economy lack strong female flavour appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria