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BUSINESSOct 1Heirs Energy acquires additional six million shares of Seplat EnergyBy Peter Egwuatu Heirs Holdings, has acquired an additional six million shares in Seplat Energy Plc valued at £53.2 million.According to a statement filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) the shares were bought by Heirs Energies Limited, a company controlled by Tony Elumelu.The statement signed by Edith Onwuchekwa, Director, Legal/Company Secretary, of Seplat stated:” […] The post Heirs Energy acquires additional six million shares of Seplat Energy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 1Independence: Nigeria doesn’t have ambition problem — Flutterwave CEO, AgboolaThe CEO and Co-founder of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, has said Nigeria does not have an ambition problem but must move beyond dreaming to building big. The post Independence: Nigeria doesn’t have ambition problem — Flutterwave CEO, Agboola appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1October 1: Nigerians await transport relief — ADP… Says CNG needs buses, conversion centres, refuelling stations By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party, ADP, Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, has said Nigerians are awaiting the transport relief promised by President Bola Tinubu to take effect from October 1, 2026. Sani, in a statement issued on Thursday, said […] The post October 1: Nigerians await transport relief — ADP appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Transport fare: FG to subsidise CNG conversion— rolls out buses in 20 universitiesBy Adesina Wahab LAGOS — The Federal Government has announced plans to subsidise the conversion of vehicles owned by university lecturers and other workers to Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, as part of efforts to reduce transportation costs on university campuses. The government also said it would deploy CNG-powered buses to selected universities, with fares capped […] The post Transport fare: FG to subsidise CNG conversion— rolls out buses in 20 universities appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1US hails Nigeria at 66, praises role in Africa’s stabilityU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated Nigeria on its 66th Independence Anniversary, describing the country as vital to Africa’s stability and economic growth. The post US hails Nigeria at 66, praises role in Africa’s stability appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 1SRD grant is not keeping people out of work , evidence showsEvidence indicates that a specific grant, the SRD grant, is not preventing people from being employed. This suggests findings related to the impact of social welfare policies on labor participation.dailymaverick.co.za · South Africa
POLITICSOct 1Today, Nigeria is the worst place to be born — Peter ObiThe former Anambra State governor also referenced the recent death of 37 young people, while raising concerns over hunger and Nigeria’s infant and maternal mortality rates. The post Today, Nigeria is the worst place to be born — Peter Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Nigerians Will See Tangible Impact Of Effective Leadership Within My One Year As President — ObiPeter Obi said the Nigeria citizens desire will not be built by prayers or promises alone, but by leadership that understands that public office is a sacred trust. The post Nigerians Will See Tangible Impact Of Effective Leadership Within My One Year As President — Obi appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 1Mbah inaugurates reconstituted Civil Service Commission, governing councils of ESUT, IMT, othersGovernor Mbah said the administration would count on the new leadership in pursuit of its vision to grow the state’s economy from $4.4bn to $30bn The post Mbah inaugurates reconstituted Civil Service Commission, governing councils of ESUT, IMT, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 1Govs Call For Unity, Accountability As Nigeria Marks 66th Independence AnniversaryThe governors also highlighted initiatives and interventions in their respective states, ranging from security, education, healthcare and infrastructure to youth empowerment, poverty relief and the exercise of the prerogative of mercy. The post Govs Call For Unity, Accountability As Nigeria Marks 66th Independence Anniversary appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
SCI & TECHOct 1Elephants imitate each other when they produce deep rumbling soundsAfrican savannah elephants use a variety of calls to communicate, and now machine learning has shown that they tune their deepest sounds to match those of other nearby elephantsNew Scientist
BUSINESSOct 1Cameroon govt announces payments as teachers strike continuesIn Cameroon, the start of the academic year for Universities, scheduled for October 5, may not take place. This is as a result of an indefinite strike launched by SYNES, the National Union of Higher Education Teachers. Teachers are demanding the payment of 16 billion CFA francs in academic bonuses, equivalent to nearly 24 million euros.France 24 [en]
WORLDOct 1East African countries are racing to finish preparations ahead of AFCON 2027With less than nine months to go before the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, host nations Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are scrambling to finish preparations amid rumours of a potential relocation.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSOct 1NES#32: Making economic growth work for NigeriansBy Emeka Anaeto As Nigeria moves from economic stabilisation to the harder task of delivering jobs, productivity and shared prosperity, the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit is placing outcomes, not reforms alone, at the centre of the national conversation. For more than three decades, the Nigerian Economic Summit has provided a platform where government, business, development […] The post NES#32: Making economic growth work for Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Ebonyi@30: Nwifuru appoints 1,720 aides— Gives staff of office to three traditional rulers By Jeff AgbodoAbakaliki Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has appointed 10 immediate past local government chairmen as Special Advisers and 1,710 others as Executive Assistants to serve in his administration. The appointees were sworn in on Wednesday at the Abakaliki Township Stadium during activities marking […] The post Ebonyi@30: Nwifuru appoints 1,720 aides appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 1Queiroz Exits Ghana As Black Stars Crisis DeepensQueiroz's exit leaves the GFA searching again for stability at a difficult moment. The post Queiroz Exits Ghana As Black Stars Crisis Deepens appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 1Re-elect Tinubu, vote Hamzat — Sanwo-OluBy Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Lagos residents to re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 and support his deputy, Dr Femi Hamzat, as his successor as governor of the state. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Thursday while addressing participants at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos Island, […] The post Re-elect Tinubu, vote Hamzat — Sanwo-Olu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 1SSANU warns against selective implementation of 2026 agreement, threatens actionBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a stern warning against delays, selective implementation and marginalisation in the rollout of the 2026 FGN/SSANU Agreement, declaring that the union “will not accept unnecessary delays, selective implementation, marginalisation or any attempt to diminish the financial and non-financial provisions of […] The post SSANU warns against selective implementation of 2026 agreement, threatens action appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Nigeria @66: Prosperity that doesn’t reach Nigerian homes is incomplete — CANBy Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has urged the government to ensure that its promise of prosperity translates into cheaper food, lower transport and energy costs, jobs for young people and safer communities. For ordinary Nigerians, CAN said, the real question is not what the economic figures say but whether families […] The post Nigeria @66: Prosperity that doesn’t reach Nigerian homes is incomplete — CAN appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Nigeria@66: Judiciary committed to fair, impartial administration of justice — CJNAs Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Day, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has reaffirmed the judiciary's commitment to the fair, impartial and timely administration of justice. The post Nigeria@66: Judiciary committed to fair, impartial administration of justice — CJN appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 1Ebonyi police bust child-trafficking syndicate, rescue 3By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested suspected members of a child-trafficking syndicate and rescued three children allegedly abducted and unlawfully handed over to prospective adopters. The command also arrested two suspected accomplices, Ebere Anayo and Chinyere Nwakanma, identified as social welfare officers in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State. […] The post Ebonyi police bust child-trafficking syndicate, rescue 3 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 1Over 380 Arrested, 230 Convicted In Kano Drug Crackdown — Gov YusufHe reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a safer environment where young people can pursue lawful enterprise and contribute meaningfully to the development of Kano State. The post Over 380 Arrested, 230 Convicted In Kano Drug Crackdown — Gov Yusuf appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 1Sifuna Opposition front - runner at 19 . 6 %, Kalonzo 10 . 3 %, Matiangi 7 . 2 %, Gachagua 6 . 0 % in new Politrack survey – Capital FM KenyaA new Politrack survey indicates Sifuna as the opposition front-runner with 19.6%, followed by Kalonzo, Matiangi, and Gachagua at lower percentages. This provides insight into current political standings in Kenya.capitalfm.africa
POLITICSOct 1Hardship: Federal, state, LG workers begin 3-day warning strike nationwide•Public sector unions order total compliance•Decry government insensitivity to hardship, suffering of workers, Nigerians By Victor Ahiuma-Young Public sector unions under the aegis of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, have directed all federal, state and local government employees, including staff of ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs, nationwide, to begin a three-day warning […] The post Hardship: Federal, state, LG workers begin 3-day warning strike nationwide appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria