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POLITICSSep 17Police propose new desk to protect Nigeria’s creative economyThe Inspector-General of Police has proposed a specialised desk to coordinate security and intellectual property protection in Nigeria’s growing creative economy. The post Police propose new desk to protect Nigeria’s creative economy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 17Nigeria, state capture and the implications on 2027 elections, By Uche IgweState capture manifests as a collision between narrow political and economic interest groups, leading to a skewed distribution of economic power, while giving captors an advantage in shaping power dynamics. Elections become hollow rituals, reforms are cosmetic, and citizens find themselves living in states that look like democracies on paper but which actually function like […] The post Nigeria, state capture and the implications on 2027 elections, By Uche Igwe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 17Obi-Kwankwaso ticket will rewrite Nigeria’s political history — IjeborA chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Engr. Anselm Ijebor, has said the emergence of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, will alter Nigeria’s political equation ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Ijebor, who spoke with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, said […] The post Obi-Kwankwaso ticket will rewrite Nigeria’s political history — Ijebor appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 17Nigeria 5-0 Niger: Flamingos Coach reflects on Nigeria’s flying start at WAFU B Girls tournamentDespite the comfortable scoreline, Busari believes Niger’s approach offered his players valuable lessons, particularly with the Flamingos set to face an even bigger challenge at the World Cup The post Nigeria 5-0 Niger: Flamingos Coach reflects on Nigeria’s flying start at WAFU B Girls tournament appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 17Corruption, Customs racketeering, govt infighting frustrating trade with Nigeria — US ReportThe report however acknowledged positive steps by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, under President Bola Tinubu's reforms The post Corruption, Customs racketeering, govt infighting frustrating trade with Nigeria — US Report appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 17N1,470/litre; Tinubu economic policy pushing Nigerians to breaking point  —  ADCThe party also criticised public officials for maintaining what it called extravagant lifestyles from public funds while demanding continued sacrifice from ordinary citizens, arguing that an economic reform “that continuously makes the people poorer is not working.” The post N1,470/litre; Tinubu economic policy pushing Nigerians to breaking point — ADC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 17Dangote IPO draws interest from Nigerians keen to investNigerians have started scrambling to buy a stake in Aliko Dangote's giant oil refinery, with some seeing the country's biggest-ever public share offering as a rare chance to participate in one of Africa's most ambitious industrial projects.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSSep 17Gastech 2026: Nigeria’s gas future in the new equation of energy security, capital and prosperityBy Kunle Odusola-Stevenson With an audience expected to exceed 50,000 and more than 800 exhibiting companies from across the global energy value chain, Gastech 2026 has made Bangkok a meeting point for the forces reshaping the energy economy: supply security, investment, infrastructure, technology and rapidly changing demand. For Nigeria, however, the significance extends beyond participation. […] The post Gastech 2026: Nigeria’s gas future in the new equation of energy security, capital and prosperity appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 16Nigeria’s Financial Exclusion Falls to 21% — ReportAccording to the report, 53 per cent of adults in the poorest wealth quintile remained financially excluded, compared with just 1 per cent in the richest quintile. The post Nigeria’s Financial Exclusion Falls to 21% — Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 16INTERVIEW: Why Nigerians remain vulnerable to xenophobia in South Africa; how governments can change the narrative — Acting High Commissioner Temitope Ajayi“Many people entered South Africa legally but later became undocumented because of ...” The post INTERVIEW: Why Nigerians remain vulnerable to xenophobia in South Africa; how governments can change the narrative — Acting High Commissioner Temitope Ajayi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 16[VIDEO] How SDP Will Tackle Insecurity, Poverty In Nigeria — Usman BugajeUsman Bugaje, who is the vice presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), says there is a connection between the challenges of poverty and insecurity in the country. The post [VIDEO] How SDP Will Tackle Insecurity, Poverty In Nigeria — Usman Bugaje appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 16Under Tinubu, Nigerians’ freezers will continue to freeze, By Moyosore GaffarFor years, the narrative of Nigerian electricity was defined by darkness and the deafening roar of generators. Today, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, that narrative is being rewritten. Steady electricity is replacing generators The post Under Tinubu, Nigerians’ freezers will continue to freeze, By Moyosore Gaffar appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 16NBA president commends EFCC over Nigeria’s removal from FATF grey listThe NBA president said the removal of Nigeria from the FATF great list had “increased financial inflows and made it easier for lawyers and their clients to conduct business.” The post NBA president commends EFCC over Nigeria’s removal from FATF grey list appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARYSep 16What’s Behind Nigeria’s Military Spending SpreeAhead of January elections, Bola Tinubu is pulling out all the stops to stem insecurity.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSSep 16PenCom targets pension for every working Nigerian, seeks EFInA data to drive inclusionThe National Pension Commission says about nine in 10 Nigerian adults remain outside formal pension arrangements, despite pension participation rising from 7.8 per cent in 2023 to 9.1 per cent in 2026. The post PenCom targets pension for every working Nigerian, seeks EFInA data to drive inclusion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 16NCDMB hosts 5th edition of book reading programme, tasks Nigerians on culture of learningThe event attracted leading lights of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Bayelsa State Chapter, their counterparts of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), as well as academics and university undergraduates The post NCDMB hosts 5th edition of book reading programme, tasks Nigerians on culture of learning appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 16Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84.Olu Jacobs était l'un des acteurs nigérians les plus reconnus, dont la carrière s'est étendue sur plusieurs décennies.BBC Afrique
BUSINESSSep 16Peter Obi urges Nigerians to buy Dangote Refinery sharesFormer Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to invest in the ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The post Peter Obi urges Nigerians to buy Dangote Refinery shares appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16‘Nigerians tell me to slow down, freezers are freezing’ — Power MinisterBy Folarin Kehinde, Abuja The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Wednesday said some Nigerians had asked him to “slow down” the improvement in electricity supply because, according to him, their freezers were now working continuously. Tegbe made the statement in Abuja while speaking at the commissioning of the 3-megawatt solar hybrid power project at […] The post ‘Nigerians tell me to slow down, freezers are freezing’ — Power Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 16Electricity: ‘Nigerians tell me to slow down, freezers are freezing’ — Power ministerMinister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Wednesday said some Nigerians had asked him to “slow down” with the improvement in electricity supply because, according to him, their freezers were now working continuously. The post Electricity: ‘Nigerians tell me to slow down, freezers are freezing’ — Power minister appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 16How my decision delayed telcos’ entry into Nigeria’s financial space — Sanusi LamidoMr Sanusi said he could identify three areas where he would have acted differently, but disclosed only one of them during the discussion. The post How my decision delayed telcos’ entry into Nigeria’s financial space — Sanusi Lamido appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 16GOKABET Enters Nigeria’s Sports Betting Market With a Sportsbook Built for Serious FansFootball is Nigeria’s national obsession, and nowhere is that more evident than in how the country bets. Millions of fans follow the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, La Liga and Serie A every week, alongside the Nigerian Premier Football League, and expect their betting platform to keep pace with the game itself. GOKABET has […] The post GOKABET Enters Nigeria’s Sports Betting Market With a Sportsbook Built for Serious Fans appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Meet Nigeria’s Adegoke who makes history as first Black chairman of Nottinghamshire County CouncilNigerian-born Councillor Christopher Adegoke has made history after becoming the first Black and minority individual to be elected Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council since its establishment in 1889. The post Meet Nigeria’s Adegoke who makes history as first Black chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 166 countries where Nigerians, other foreigners can get 10-yr multiple-entry visaFor frequent international travellers, a long-validity multiple-entry visa can eliminate the need to apply for a new visa before every trip. The post 6 countries where Nigerians, other foreigners can get 10-yr multiple-entry visa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria