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POLITICSOct 1NIGERIA @ 66: Judiciary – Last or lost hope of common man?In 1999, only two election petitions were recorded. The figure rose to 560 in 2003, 1,290 in 2007, 732 in 2011, 560 in 2015, 1,697 in 2019 and 1,996 in 2023, a cumulative 6,840 petitions The post NIGERIA @ 66: Judiciary – Last or lost hope of common man? appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1NIGERIA @ 66: Focus on judiciary – When justice loses its wayNazi jurists themselves were prosecuted for what the Nuremberg proceedings described as judicial murder and other atrocities committed in the name of law The post NIGERIA @ 66: Focus on judiciary – When justice loses its way appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Nigeria Independence: Meet 16 men, 2 women who led judiciary in 66 yearsWith her swearing in on September 30, 2024, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun became the 18th leader of Nigeria’s Judiciary since independence The post Nigeria Independence: Meet 16 men, 2 women who led judiciary in 66 years appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 1Nigeria spends N183bn on Cane Sugar imports… as Niger State gov. decries 97% import dependenceBy Cynthia Alo Nigeria spent about N183.5 billion importing raw cane sugar for refining in the first half of 2026, H1’26, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics data.The data however, also shows that quarter-on-quarter, cane sugar imports declined by 26.9 percent […] The post Nigeria spends N183bn on Cane Sugar imports appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 1NAO at 20: Nigeria needs more orthodontists, wider access to care…Experts seek AI, digital technology to bridge specialist gapBy Matthew Johnson Nigeria needs more orthodontists and wider access to specialist dental care as demand for treatment of dental and craniofacial conditions continues to grow, experts have said.The call came as the Nigerian Association of Orthodontists, NAO, marked its 20th anniversary, with specialists urging greater investment […] The post NAO at 20: Nigeria needs more orthodontists, wider access to care appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 1Over 235,000 Nigerians die from heart-related disease yearly — Heart Foundation…Calls for early checks, healthier diets, exercise as warning signs go unnoticed By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Heart Foundation, NHF, has disclosed that over 235,000 Nigerians die from cardiovascular diseases annually, warning that many heart conditions develop silently from childhood into adulthood.The Foundation, at a press conference to mark the 2026 World Heart Day in […] The post Over 235,000 Nigerians die from heart-related disease yearly — Heart Foundation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 30Industrialising agric sector will move Nigeria away from subsistence farming – StakeholdersBy Kafayat Kokumo Stakeholders in the agric value chain have called for the industrialisation of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, saying it would create jobs, improve food security, increase exports and move the country from subsistence to commercial agriculture. They made the call at the two-day symposium and exhibition held by Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, […] The post Industrialising agric sector will move Nigeria away from subsistence farming – Stakeholders appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 30Top inspiring buisness leaders driving Nigerias Economic growth: Chams Holdco plcTo celebrate inspiring business leaders of excellence who are driving Nigeria’s economic growth, Chioma Kachi Ewelike sat down with a professional par excellence, Mrs Mayowa Olaniyan, for an insightful conversation on business, leadership and her journey so far. The post Top inspiring buisness leaders driving Nigerias Economic growth: Chams Holdco plc appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 30Nigeria@66: NOA urges Nigerians to support national development, protect unityBy Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to take greater responsibility for the country’s development by supporting efforts to build a peaceful, productive and prosperous nation. The Deputy Director, Communication and Media, Paul Odenyi, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday evening, […] The post Nigeria@66: NOA urges Nigerians to support national development, protect unity appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 30Independence Day: Tinubu To Address Nigerians On ThursdayThe President’s address will be broadcast live on Channels Television and other electronic media outlets. The post Independence Day: Tinubu To Address Nigerians On Thursday appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 30Tanzania removes Nigeria from referral visa categoryThe department said it is officially removing Nigeria from this category following amendments to its regulations. The post Tanzania removes Nigeria from referral visa category appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 30Independence Anniversary: Tinubu to address Nigerians on ThursdayThe address is to mark Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary The post Independence Anniversary: Tinubu to address Nigerians on Thursday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERSep 30Two Nigerians in US jailed for $2.4m cyber fraudBoth Nigerians lived and operated in Delaware. They were also members of the United States Air Force. The post Two Nigerians in US jailed for $2.4m cyber fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 302027: Tinubu’s reelection non-negotiable for Nigeria’s prosperity, national unity – Shettima—-Rallies Northern artists for president second term ** *As northern-based professionals in creative industry pledge full support for Tinubu’s return, election of all APC candidates By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has appealed to northern-based professionals in the creative industry to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the […] The post 2027: Tinubu’s reelection non-negotiable for Nigeria’s prosperity, national unity – Shettima appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 302027: Nigerians must reject third-class status — Hashim— Accord candidate proposes $4tn economy, 4m bpd crude, ₦605 petrol By Our Correspondent ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr Gbenga Hashim, has urged Nigerians to reject the notion that the country must remain a third-class nation, saying citizens must take greater ownership of Nigeria’s future. Hashim made the call in an […] The post 2027: Nigerians must reject third-class status — Hashim appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 30Nigerian workers threaten warning strike over high petrol prices, minimum wageThe workers asked President Bola Tinubu to address their demands in his national broadcast on Thursday to mark Nigeria's 66th Independence Day; otherwise, they will commence a three-day warning strike on Friday. The post Nigerian workers threaten warning strike over high petrol prices, minimum wage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 30Nigeria @66: Make manufacturing engine of job creation – LCCI•Govt must convert reform gains to higher productivity – CPPEBy Yinka KolawoleAs Nigeria marks its 66th independence anniversary, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government to make manufacturing the centerpiece of its job-creation strategy, warning that macroeconomic stability will have little meaning unless it translates into lower production costs, […] The post Nigeria @66: Make manufacturing engine of job creation – LCCI appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 30Independence: Don’t lose hope, Labour Party tells NigeriansBy John Alechenu, Abuja ABUJA — The Labour Party, LP, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country despite the economic and security challenges confronting the nation. The party made the call in a statement on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The LP […] The post Independence: Don’t lose hope, Labour Party tells Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 30Nigeria @ 66: NOA calls for citizens’ support to sustain national unity and progressThe Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the call in his message ahead of the anniversary, describing Nigeria’s independence from colonial rule as a defining milestone The post Nigeria @ 66: NOA calls for citizens’ support to sustain national unity and progress appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 30Nigeria at 66: Musings on the health sector in the Renewed Hope era, By Olayinka Atilola…for the Tinubu administration to translate this year’s anniversary theme of “Consolidating Nigeria’s Renewed Hope for Shared Prosperity” beyond the slogan in the health sector at least, it must focus on financial protection as the immediate health-sector priority… This means rapidly expanding publicly financed health insurance for poor and vulnerable households rather than relying predominantly […] The post Nigeria at 66: Musings on the health sector in the Renewed Hope era, By Olayinka Atilola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 30’Tinubu Must Go’: Governors racing to impress Presidency at expense of Nigerians — ADC campaignBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, ADC PCC, has condemned the arrest of members of the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ (TMG) movement in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing it as an alleged abuse of power by Governor Babagana Zulum’s administration. The council said the arrests showed how far political opposition could […] The post ’Tinubu Must Go’: Governors racing to impress Presidency at expense of Nigerians — ADC campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 30Orodata raises alarm over infrastructure, staffing gaps in Nigeria’s PHCsOrodata Science has flagged persistent infrastructure, water supply, staffing and accessibility challenges affecting primary healthcare centres across Nigeria, particularly facilities located in hard to reach communities. The post Orodata raises alarm over infrastructure, staffing gaps in Nigeria’s PHCs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 3066th Independence: Nigeria on path to prosperity — YilwatdaABUJA — National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said Nigeria is on the path to becoming a stronger and more prosperous nation as the country marks its 66th Independence anniversary. Yilwatda, in an Independence Day message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, congratulated […] The post 66th Independence: Nigeria on path to prosperity — Yilwatda appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 30ICPC ranks among Nigeria’s most transparent public institutionsThe latest assessment by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) placed the Commission second among 518 federal institutions assessed nationwide. The post ICPC ranks among Nigeria’s most transparent public institutions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times