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BUSINESS18h agoProtecting Nigeria’s oil and gas assets through coordination and accountability, By Chido OnumahA Common Framework for Protecting National Assets The signing and launch, on 12 October, of the Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) for Government Security and Intelligence Agencies and Other Stakeholders under the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry-Wide Security Architecture gives Nigeria a common framework for protecting hydrocarbon assets. It connects security operations with economic recovery, environmental protection […] The post Protecting Nigeria’s oil and gas assets through coordination and accountability, By Chido Onumah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARY18h agoUS lists Nigeria among 14 countries facing military aid cutsThe United States has listed Nigeria among 14 countries facing potential cuts to military assistance over the recruitment and use of child soldiers, a designation that could affect defence cooperation, military training and weapons sales. The post US lists Nigeria among 14 countries facing military aid cuts appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD19h agoNigeria vs Comoros Preview: Super Falcons eye third-round ticket in Olympic raceAlthough Nigeria remain firmly in control of the contest, Eguavoen’s side will need to combine defensive discipline with greater efficiency in front of goal to avoid giving Comoros any hope of mounting a comeback The post Nigeria vs Comoros Preview: Super Falcons eye third-round ticket in Olympic race appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARY19h agoUS, Canada, 8 other countries that allow Nigerians, other foreigners join their militaryForeign nationals seeking opportunities to serve in a foreign military can apply to join the armed forces of several countries, although eligibility depends on nationality, immigration status, military experience and the recruitment programme available. The post US, Canada, 8 other countries that allow Nigerians, other foreigners join their military appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD19h agoOriental Energy’s Uwem Ite elected chairman of Nigeria’s greening education instituteUwem Ite, an oil industry stakeholder at Oriental Energy Resources, will lead the institute as it begins implementing a five-year strategy to advance environmental education and green skills in Nigeria. The post Oriental Energy’s Uwem Ite elected chairman of Nigeria’s greening education institute appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBER19h agoTikTok denies restricting access in Northern NigeriaSocial media platform, TikTok says it did not restrict access to its network in Northern parts of Nigeria. The post TikTok denies restricting access in Northern Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD21h agoRugby League: Nigeria becomes first African country in IRL accelerator programmeAccording to the IRL, its Strategy Committee conducted a months-long selection process involving four invited applicants from the MEA region, from which Nigeria emerged The post Rugby League: Nigeria becomes first African country in IRL accelerator programme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS21h agoNigerian newspapers review: [AI] World Bank, IMF warn of jobs crisis in Nigeria, othersIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank warning that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could worsen the jobs crisis in Nigeria and other developing economies unless governments and businesses take urgent steps to prepare workers and deploy the technology to create employment. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [AI] World Bank, IMF warn of jobs crisis in Nigeria, others appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD21h agoUEFA Champions League: Osimhen, Lookman lead Nigerian stars facing tough European testsNone of the Nigerian players featured so far secured a victory on the opening matchday, leaving plenty to play for as they look to make a stronger impression in Europe’s premier club competition The post UEFA Champions League: Osimhen, Lookman lead Nigerian stars facing tough European tests appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS22h agoKerrygold Strengthens Ties with Nigeria’s Baking Community at Cake Expo 2026Kerrygold reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s growing baking community through its partnership with the International Cake Exploration Societe, Nigeria (ICES, Nigeria), at Cake Expo 2026, held on October 7 and 8 at All Seasons Plaza, Ikeja. The two-day expo brought together bakers, cake artists and enthusiasts from across the industry for an engaging experience focused […] The post Kerrygold Strengthens Ties with Nigeria’s Baking Community at Cake Expo 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD22h agoInsecurity, funding gaps hamper Bible translation, language development in Nigeria — NBTTNBTT's Executive Director, Patience Toma, disclosed this in Jos, Plateau State, on Monday during activities marking its 50th anniversary. The post Insecurity, funding gaps hamper Bible translation, language development in Nigeria — NBTT appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD22h agoAMATO demands justice for assaulted truckers by foreigners in NigeriaBy Godwin Oritse The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has condemned the alleged assault, molestation and dehumanising treatment of a Nigerian truck driver, Mr. Rilwan Olajide, and his motor boy, Mr. Taiwo Yinusa, at the premises of Karma Agric Feed & Foods Ltd, located at Km 12, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, opposite the old Ratcoc Quarry, […] The post AMATO demands justice for assaulted truckers by foreigners in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS23h agoIMF upgrades forecast for Nigeria’s economic growth to 4.2%"Oil-importing, non-resource-intensive economies are more adversely affected by higher energy and food prices, whereas some larger economies continue to benefit from earlier stabilisation and reform efforts, even though they are largely absent from the AI-driven global technology upswing and face headwinds from declines in official development assistance. The post IMF upgrades forecast for Nigeria’s economic growth to 4.2% appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS23h agoTotalEnergies, NNPC, Conoil… In Nigeria, how the Dangote mega-refinery is reshaping the oil marketLes revenus pétroliers de la Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), la compagnie pétrolière nationale, ont chuté de près de 78 % en 2025. Le lancement de la raffinerie Dangote et la libéralisation complète du marché ont déclenché une guerre des prix féroce dans l’ensemble du secteur aval.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS23h agoVIDEO: Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway Is Most Opaque Contract Awarded In Nigerian History — ADCIt claimed that the contract for the project was not awarded following due process. The post VIDEO: Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway Is Most Opaque Contract Awarded In Nigerian History — ADC appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS23h agoEase Monetary Policy As Inflation Improves, But Stay Data-Driven, IMF Advises NigeriaThe IMF’s deputy director in charge of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department, Athanasios Vamvakidis, stated this at the Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) press briefing during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and IMF in Bangkok. The post Ease Monetary Policy As Inflation Improves, But Stay Data-Driven, IMF Advises Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS23h agoIMF advocates cash transfers to cushion hardship in Nigeria“Although economic growth has held up in Nigeria, given that it is an energy exporter, living costs are still very high, and we are very mindful that the population is suffering,” she said. The post IMF advocates cash transfers to cushion hardship in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS1d agoJUST IN: IMF increases Nigeria’s growth forecasts to 4.2%, warns higher prices will aggravate poverty, food insecurity“Nigeria is supported by improved macroeconomic stability and favourable terms-of-trade effects, though higher prices for essentials are expected to further aggravate poverty and food insecurity,” the IMF said in its report Tuesday. The post JUST IN: IMF increases Nigeria’s growth forecasts to 4.2%, warns higher prices will aggravate poverty, food insecurity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS1d agoNigeria targets over 4% growth as reserves top $54bn — FGBy Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The Federal Government has projected economic growth of more than four per cent in 2026, with external reserves exceeding $54 billion and inflation declining to about 15 per cent, citing the figures as evidence of progress under President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, […] The post Nigeria targets over 4% growth as reserves top $54bn — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS1d agoIMF Urges Targeted Cash Transfers For Nigeria’s PoorThe Economic Counselor at the Fund, Silvana Tenreyro, also projected Nigeria’s growth as 4.3 per cent by 2027, outpacing advanced economies like the United Kingdom, Canada and Germany. The post IMF Urges Targeted Cash Transfers For Nigeria’s Poor appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS1d ago2027: Christian leaders list qualities Nigerians should demand from next presidentBy John Alechenu, Abuja The Christian Social Movement of Nigeria (CSMN) has urged Nigerians to demand honesty, competence, humility, justice, transparency and respect for human dignity from whoever emerges as the country’s next President in 2027. Chairman of the CSMN Governing Council, Elder Sunday Oibe, stated this on Monday while presenting a policy document during […] The post 2027: Christian leaders list qualities Nigerians should demand from next president appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoSubsidy: Nigerians too poor to be left to market forces — ADCUsing a wartime analogy to stress the party’s position, the ADC spokesperson said the government should prioritise the protection and welfare of citizens when making economic decisions. The post Subsidy: Nigerians too poor to be left to market forces — ADC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH1d agoAMR: Nigeria admits gaps in tracking drug-resistant infectionsMr Pate said Nigeria had evidence of antimicrobial resistance in hospitals, but surveillance gaps made it hard to produce accurate national estimates. The post AMR: Nigeria admits gaps in tracking drug-resistant infections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS1d agoDangote's Nigerian oil refinery extends IPO by 2 weeksAliko Dangote's Nigerian oil refinery is extending the deadline for its initial public offering in order to broaden participation, its owner said Monday. The IPO, set to be Africa's largest capital market operation, was due to close on Tuesday but it will now be extended for two weeks.Africanews [en]