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POLITICSJun 26UN Urges Niger Junta to Free Leading Human Rights DefenderThe United Nations has urged the Niger Junta to release a prominent human rights defender. This call signifies international pressure on the current political authority in Niger regarding human rights issues.hrw.org · Syria
HEALTHJun 26NAFDAC launches nationwide campaign urging Nigerians to read food labelsShe added that food labels remain one of the most direct means of communication between manufacturers and consumers, especially in a market where consumers are confronted with an increasing variety of processed food products. The post NAFDAC launches nationwide campaign urging Nigerians to read food labels appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 26Nine people killed in building collapse in Lagos, NigeriaAl Jazeera [en]
WORLDJun 262026 NBA Draft: Six players of Nigerian heritage earn selectionsSix players of Nigerian descent were among those selected in the 2026 NBA Draft, further highlighting Nigeria's growing influence on basketball's biggest stage. The post 2026 NBA Draft: Six players of Nigerian heritage earn selections appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTJun 26Drug trade fuelling insecurity in Nigeria – UNODCThe United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that the growing drug trade, driven by synthetic substances, evolving trafficking routes and organised criminal networks, was fuelling insecurity in Nigeria. The post Drug trade fuelling insecurity in Nigeria – UNODC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJun 26Nigeria needs ₦500 billion to scale digital health infrastructure over five years — OfficialThe Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Thursday at the opening of the 6th Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS 2026) in Abuja. The post Nigeria needs ₦500 billion to scale digital health infrastructure over five years — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDJun 26Nigeria secures release of six detained in Côte d’Ivoire since 2025The Nigerian government has secured the release of six Nigerians who had been detained in Côte d’Ivoire since October 2025 over alleged economic offences. The post Nigeria secures release of six detained in Côte d’Ivoire since 2025 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJun 26NECLive , Frontyard Group to release State of Nigeria Creative Economy 2026 report on MondayA report on the state of Nigeria's creative economy is scheduled for release on Monday by NECLive and Frontyard Group. This report will provide insights into the sector's current status and future outlook.thenet.ng · Nigeria
WORLDJun 26Six Players Of Nigerian Origin Make 2026 NBA DraftThey may have been picked by different teams, but all six share a common heritage, tying them to Africa's most populous nation. The post Six Players Of Nigerian Origin Make 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSJun 26Nigeria : PRP Rejects Creation of State Police Under TinubuThe PRP in Nigeria has rejected the proposed creation of state police under President Tinubu's administration. This highlights a significant political disagreement regarding security policy.allafrica.com · Nigeria
POLITICSJun 26Lawyer raises concern over regulatory gaps in Nigeria’s surrogacy practiceThe lawyer said that any future legislation on surrogacy should prioritise child protection, recognition of parentage, protection of surrogate mothers and transparency in assisted reproductive arrangements. The post Lawyer raises concern over regulatory gaps in Nigeria’s surrogacy practice appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDJun 26Oscars: British-Nigerians Akinola Davies Jr, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, PC Williams Invited To Join AcademyFilmmaker Akinola Davies Jr., actor Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, and costume designer PC Williams are among the 529 artistes and executives selected for the Academy’s 2026 class. The post Oscars: British-Nigerians Akinola Davies Jr, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, PC Williams Invited To Join Academy appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDJun 26British-Nigerians Akinola Davies Jr, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, PC Williams Invited To Join Oscar AcademyBritish-Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr., actor Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, and costume designer PC Williams are among the 529 artistes and executives selected for the Academy’s 2026 class. The post British-Nigerians Akinola Davies Jr, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, PC Williams Invited To Join Oscar Academy appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CONFLICTJun 26Bandits burn Niger primary school despite collecting N10m levy from communitiesPremium Times
POLITICSJun 26Nigeria's major police reform edges forward after senate approvalThe Nigerian Senate on June 24 approved a bill to allow states to create their own police forces, concerns over the country's myriad conflicts were brought back into the spotlight recently after a mass school abduction in the typically safer southwest. But experts warn that putting Nigeria's 36 states in control of their own police could embolden the country's powerful governors in a nation where politics is already often violent. FRANCE 24's Sam Olukoya tells us more.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSJun 26Empowering the Nigerian Dream: How PalmPay is supporting the growth of Nigerian SMEsBeyond payments, PalmPay is also investing in direct interventions aimed at expanding financial access for entrepreneurs. The post Empowering the Nigerian Dream: How PalmPay is supporting the growth of Nigerian SMEs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJun 26ECOWAS Court dismisses SERAP suit challenging Nigeria’s public borrowingSERAP sued the Nigerian government at the ECOWAS Court, alleging persistent and unsustainable borrowing by the government, which it said resulted in a substantial public debt burden that undermined the State’s capacity to provide essential public services. The post ECOWAS Court dismisses SERAP suit challenging Nigeria’s public borrowing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJun 26State police Nigeria’s best option, says Governor Uba SaniKaduna governor dismisses fears of abuse, says governors are ready to fund state police as insecurity continues to fuel calls for decentralised policing. The post State police Nigeria’s best option, says Governor Uba Sani appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJun 26Nigeria eyes 100% EITI validation score in 2026By Obas Esiedesa The Federal Government has expressed confidence that Nigeria will achieve a perfect score in the 2026 validation of the global Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), with the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Musa Sarkin Adar, declaring the country fully prepared for the exercise. “We are ready for them. […] The post Nigeria eyes 100% EITI validation score in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJun 26Nigeria‘ll witness monumental devt with correct tax system — OyedeleBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, yesterday said that Nigeria will witness monumental development, if the nation gets her tax system right. He spoke when he received a delegation of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) in his office in Abuja. […] The post Nigeria‘ll witness monumental devt with correct tax system — Oyedele appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJun 26Nigeria‘ll witness monumental devt with correct tax system — OyedeleTaiwo Oyedele, yesterday said that Nigeria will witness monumental development, if the nation gets her tax system right The post Nigeria‘ll witness monumental devt with correct tax system — Oyedele appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJun 26Nigeria : MMIA Conflagration - FAAN Yet to Compensate Displaced Concessionaires Despite Multiple LossesThe Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has not compensated concessionaires displaced by a conflagration at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), despite their reported losses. This highlights an ongoing issue regarding accountability and financial redress after an incident.allafrica.com · Nigeria
CONFLICTJun 26Nigeria : CBN Freezes Accounts of 6 Terrorism Suspects , 4 BDC OperatorsNigeria's Central Bank has frozen the accounts of six terrorism suspects and four Bureau de Change operators. This action signifies efforts to combat terrorism financing within the country.allafrica.com · Nigeria
CONFLICTJun 26Nigeria : Could Nigeria Lithium Wealth Be Fueling Violence and Illegal Exploitation ? allafrica.com · Nigeria