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POLITICSSep 28UK reviews plan to extend permanent residency wait to 10 years for Nigerians, othersHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood has signalled that the UK government could rethink plans to make it harder for foreign workers to obtain permanent residence, following pressure from Labour MPs and trade unions. Mahmood has faced calls to soften the proposed changes, including from Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, who previously criticised the plans. Speaking at Labour’s […] The post UK reviews plan to extend permanent residency wait to 10 years for Nigerians, others appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 28Nigeria and the painful costs of transportation setbacks, By Cheta NwanzeNigeria has spent over $200 billion on infrastructure since 2000 and remains a country where a businessman cannot move between two cities in a day without losing the day. The transport sector is the engine of every modern economy. Ours is idling on the road and stranded at the gate, and until that changes, the […] The post Nigeria and the painful costs of transportation setbacks, By Cheta Nwanze appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 28CBN to Nigerians: Handle Naira with dignityKANO — The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has urged Nigerians, particularly traders, to handle the naira with care, pride and dignity to prolong the lifespan of banknotes and reduce the cost of replacing soiled and mutilated currency. The Director, Currency Operations and Branch Management, Dr Adedeji Adetona, gave the advice on Monday during a […] The post CBN to Nigerians: Handle Naira with dignity appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 28Nigeria at 66: No true independence in fear — Northern Christian EldersBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Northern States Christian Elders Forum, NOSCEF, has said Nigeria cannot claim true independence while citizens remain afraid to travel, farmers cannot safely access their fields and families continue to live under the threat of violence. The forum, in a statement by its Chairman, Elder Sunday Oibe, said the 66th […] The post Nigeria at 66: No true independence in fear — Northern Christian Elders appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28LCCI leads push for digital tourism ecosystem in NigeriaBy Yinka Kolawole & Adaobi AbimbolaThe Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for the development of a digitally intelligent tourism ecosystem in Nigeria, urging the government and private sector to leverage artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure and data-driven solutions to unlock the sector’s economic potential.President of LCCI, Engr. Leye Kupoluyi, made the […] The post LCCI leads push for digital tourism ecosystem in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 28168 hours on the dance floor: Nigerian dancer chases Guinness World RecordNigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel Gabriel is trying to dance for 168 hours straight in a bid to set a world record.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 28Nigeria has one of smallest budgets — Bagudu…Minister urges media to support Tinubu’s reforms By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has said Nigeria has one of the smallest national budgets among the world’s 10 most populous countries, making it difficult to meet the country’s infrastructure and public-service needs. Bagudu, who cited Brazil as […] The post Nigeria has one of smallest budgets — Bagudu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 2810 things to know about Danielle Adewusi, doctor crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026Danielle Adewusi has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 after emerging as the winner of the national pageant on Sunday in Lagos. The post 10 things to know about Danielle Adewusi, doctor crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 28Nigeria seeks more funding for Niger, Lake Chad basinsBy Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Nigeria has called for increased public and private investment in the Niger and Lake Chad basins to address environmental, economic and security challenges affecting communities across the subregion. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utsev, made the call yesterday at the opening of a three-day regional conference on […] The post Nigeria seeks more funding for Niger, Lake Chad basins appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28Nigeria’s Economy Too Small To Meet Development Needs – BaguduThe minister stated this on Monday at the National Assembly, noting that without the right economic choices, the nation’s economy will continue to fall short of citizens’ expectations. The post Nigeria’s Economy Too Small To Meet Development Needs – Bagudu appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSSep 28CBN urges Nigerians to handle Naira with careThis, according to the central bank, will extend its lifespan and reduce the cost of replacing soiled and mutilated notes. The post CBN urges Nigerians to handle Naira with care appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 282027 election will be decided by Nigerians, not billionaires – MakindeMakinde also criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the economy, describing it as “voodoo economics.” The post 2027 election will be decided by Nigerians, not billionaires – Makinde appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 28How Mercy Chinwo’s “IN HIS WILL” Album is Changing Nigerian Gospel Music in 2026Mercy Chinwo’s In His Will continues to stand out in Nigeria’s contemporary gospel music scene, months after its release in September 2025. Released on September 12, 2025, the project marked another chapter in the career of one of Nigeria’s most prominent gospel artistes. Her fourth studio album, In His Will contains 10 tracks and runs […] The post How Mercy Chinwo’s “IN HIS WILL” Album is Changing Nigerian Gospel Music in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 28Tinubu congratulates Nigerian filmmakers on Guinness recordABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian filmmakers Damilola Osikoya of Switch Visual Production and Nora Awolowo of Rixel Studios on their Guinness World Record achievement. The filmmakers reportedly set the record for the largest attendance at a film screening during a showing of Black Market in Lagos on September 26, 2026. In a […] The post Tinubu congratulates Nigerian filmmakers on Guinness record appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 28Olympic: ‘We had to wear girls’ kits’ — Odemwingie recalls Nigeria’s 2008 ordeal“They felt we were never going to get far; they sent the kits back home for a giveaway or whatever. Then suddenly we made it out of the group. The post Olympic: ‘We had to wear girls’ kits’ — Odemwingie recalls Nigeria’s 2008 ordeal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 282027: ‘We can reset Nigeria in four years’ — Makinde“The reset agenda can be concluded in four years. We had someone who was head of state in this country for 10 months, and he was able to end military rule and usher in the democracy we now enjoy in Nigeria. The post 2027: ‘We can reset Nigeria in four years’ — Makinde appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 28World Rivers Day: Nigeria’s rivers face rising pollution — MinisterBy Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has warned that Nigeria’s rivers are facing increasing pollution pressure from population growth, urbanisation, untreated wastewater and other human activities. Utsev spoke on Monday as Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 World Rivers Day, with […] The post World Rivers Day: Nigeria’s rivers face rising pollution — Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28Buy1 Get 1 Free Chicken Bucket: KFC Nigeria brings it back for an early Independence Day celebrationFor one day only, Tuesday, 29th September, every Chicken Bucket meal is Buy 1, Get 1 Free — up to 50% in savings, with 4 dips per bucket included. The post Buy1 Get 1 Free Chicken Bucket: KFC Nigeria brings it back for an early Independence Day celebration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 28Nigeria lists conditions to support aspirants for UN Secretary GeneralVP Shettima also justifies President Tinubu's reforms in bilateral talks with the Queen of the Netherlands on deepening ties. The post Nigeria lists conditions to support aspirants for UN Secretary General appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 28Shettima returns to Nigeria after leading delegation at UNGA81The vice president departed Abuja on 20 September with the mandate of President Tinubu to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the annual global event. The post Shettima returns to Nigeria after leading delegation at UNGA81 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 28Nigeria @66: Nation-building collective responsibility — SoludoBy Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has described nation-building as a collective responsibility, saying it requires citizens to determine the destiny of the country through their individual and collective actions. Soludo spoke at an interdenominational service held at the Cathedral of St. Faith, Awka, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary. […] The post Nigeria @66: Nation-building collective responsibility — Soludo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 28Nigeria At 66 : Only Righteousness Will Build Nigeria – MutfwangMutfwang stated that "only righteousness will build Nigeria" as the nation marks 66 years. This reflects a leader's perspective on the country's development and future.leadership.ng · Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28Nigerian newspapers review: CBN probes banks over restriction of customers’ assets to FX accountsIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) looking into restrictions imposed by some banks on customers in order to compel banks to honour all legitimate withdrawal requests from domiciliary accounts and dispense foreign currencies as requested by account holders. The post Nigerian newspapers review: CBN probes banks over restriction of customers’ assets to FX accounts appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 28Shettima returns to Nigeria after leading delegation at UNGA 81During the visit, VP Shettima delivered President Tinubu’s National Statement at the General Debate, where Nigeria renewed its call for reform of the UN Security Council, demanding permanent African representation, fairer global financing, stronger climate support and deeper multilateral cooperation. The post Shettima returns to Nigeria after leading delegation at UNGA 81 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times