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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
BUSINESSOct 7Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 7, 2026The Nigerian naira weakened against the United States dollar in the parallel market on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, while the local currency strengthened at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 7, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 7Plane Crash: Victim visited mother on birthday before tripBy Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — One of the victims of Tuesday’s ill-fated Air Force aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, Flight Lieutenant M. Akintoye, reportedly visited his mother on Monday to celebrate her birthday before departing for Lagos. Akintoye’s visit to his mother, Professor Emily Akintoye, a staff member of Benson Idahosa University, […] The post Plane Crash: Victim visited mother on birthday before trip appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 72027: Why Nigerians should replace Tinubu with Makinde – APM Campaign DGThe Director-General of the Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation, Felix Hyat, asked Nigerians to reject President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, describing the president as a “wrong product from the South-west." The post 2027: Why Nigerians should replace Tinubu with Makinde – APM Campaign DG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 7Bhubaneswar-based CSM Technologies deploys royalty management system for Kenyan mineral sectorSince natural wealth has huge public value impacting future generations of a nation, it is important to build a transparent and technology-driven royalty administration system, says CSM MD Priyadarshi PanyThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 7Reps panel issues final summons to FCT councils over N100bn financial queriesThe committee threatened sanctions against officials of the six FCT Area Councils over unresolved audit queries, including N7.65 billion in outstanding liabilities and N24.87 billion spent on personnel, overheads and capital projects in 2021. The post Reps panel issues final summons to FCT councils over N100bn financial queries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTEROct 7Nigeria plane crash recovery operation faces difficultiesAfricanews [en]
HEALTHOct 7Vanguard’s mental health advocacy deserves recognition, says APN President, NyamaliAs the 4th Mental Health Summit organised by Vanguard Newspapers holds on Friday, a Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Veronica Nyamali and President, Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria has commended Vanguard Media Limited for its sustained commitment to mental health advocacy, public enlightenment and responsible reporting of the issues in Nigeria. The post Vanguard’s mental health advocacy deserves recognition, says APN President, Nyamali appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 7Naira depreciates to N1,362/$ in parallel marketThe Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,362 per dollar from N1,357 in the parallel market on Monday. The post Naira depreciates to N1,362/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 7NAF plane crash: Swampy terrain stalls evacuation of victims, 24 hours afterVanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTOct 7Mali: Junta forces retake strategic town of Kidal from separatistsMali's military regained control of the strategic town of Kidal after forcing Tuareg separatists and al Queda-linked jihadists to withdraw following an offensive backed by Russia's Africa Corps.DW News [en]
HEALTHOct 719-year-old survives emergency brain surgery in AbiaBy Steve Oko UMUAHIA — A 19-year-old motorcycle accident victim has survived emergency brain surgery at the Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre, Umuahia, after doctors evacuated more than 100 millilitres of blood clot compressing his brainstem. The victim was reportedly brought to the hospital on Sunday, October 4, in a deep coma with […] The post 19-year-old survives emergency brain surgery in Abia appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 7Ralph Obioha: Life of a man who lost much, fought on, and left his mark on NigeriaBy Chioma GabrielThere are lives that can be measured by what a man accumulated, and there are lives that must be measured by what he was prepared to lose for an idea.Chief Ralph Obioha belonged to the second category.For a man who built businesses, entered politics, sat in the House of Representatives, helped organise one […] The post Ralph Obioha: Life of a man who lost much, fought on, and left his mark on Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Lagos to deepen creative industry support — HamzatBy Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has pledged continued government support for the creative industry through skills development, expanded training opportunities and provision of infrastructure to drive the sector’s growth. Hamzat spoke on Tuesday at the official commissioning and grand opening of Euphoria360 Hub, established by actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo, […] The post Lagos to deepen creative industry support — Hamzat appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 7NSITF exposes fake recruitment scam, cautions Nigerians against fraudstersBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has issued a public warning over the spread of fraudulent employment advertisements and forged appointment letters being used by scammers to deceive job seekers. The warning was contained in a public notice issued by the Fund and circulated to regional and branch managers via […] The post NSITF exposes fake recruitment scam, cautions Nigerians against fraudsters appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria