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PoliticsSep 28UBEC begins 10-year basic education overhaul…Unveils digital system to track projects, funding nationwide By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, will commence a 10-year overhaul of Nigeria’s basic education system in October, introducing a new intervention model designed to address the comprehensive needs of individual schools. Under the Universal Basic Education Roadmap 2026–2035, states will […] The post UBEC begins 10-year basic education overhaul appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 28Returning subsidy will cripple North, APC warns.As party receives defecting ADC candidates By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, on Monday warned that any return of fuel subsidy would cripple Northern Nigeria, saying it would end road, gas and fertiliser projects and push northerners back into poverty. Yilwatda spoke at the party’s […] The post Returning subsidy will cripple North, APC warns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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
PoliticsSep 28Tinubu’s absence won’t halt governance — Rep AhmedBy Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — The lawmaker representing Agege Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dr Wale Ahmed, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s extended stay abroad, saying his absence from the country would not halt governance. Ahmed, in a statement yesterday, said the President’s absence should not be interpreted as abandonment of his constitutional […] The post Tinubu’s absence won’t halt governance — Rep Ahmed appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictSep 28US has 'alienated' Sudan's army in 'complex war' analyst tells RFIRFI [en]
BusinessSep 28Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa: "When I was in primary school, I bought boxes of sweets and sold them. Even then I was very interested in business"El magnate nigeriano está vinculado al mundo empresarial desde pequeño.Cómo construyó su fortuna y la reciente salida de su compañía de petróleo a la bolsa.Clarín
PoliticsSep 28Akwa Ibom Shuts 326 Illegal SchoolsThe state government said that inspections showed that some schools had all classes from Primary One to Primary Six operating in a single classroom while some some unapproved schools operated from two-bedroom and one-room self-contained apartments. The post Akwa Ibom Shuts 326 Illegal Schools appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldSep 28Usor Names Moses Simon As Super Eagles Role ModelUsor has named Moses Simon as a role model for the Super Eagles football team. This indicates a recognition of leadership and positive influence within the team.leadership.ng · Nigeria
BusinessSep 28Court orders NMDPRA to continue issuing fuel import licences to Matrix, AA Rano, AYM ShafaThe Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered NMDPRA to continue issuing and renewing petroleum products import licences to three major oil marketers, ruling that the regulator’s refusal to do so violates the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The post Court orders NMDPRA to continue issuing fuel import licences to Matrix, AA Rano, AYM Shafa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
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
PoliticsSep 28Exclusive–Umaro Sissoco Embaló: « Yes, I am a candidate for president »Moins d’un an après le coup d’État qui l’a chassé du pouvoir, l’ancien président bissau-guinéen, actuellement en exil, veut le reconquérir. Son retour est déjà programmé et il mise sur une « Plateforme républicaine » dont il sera le candidat.Jeune Afrique
ConflictSep 28Military shifts to offensive operations against terrorists – Reps deputy spokespersonBy Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigerian Armed Forces are increasingly shifting from a reactive posture to sustained offensive operations against terrorists and bandits, Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said. Agbese said the reported gains from military operations across the North-East and North-West indicated a growing focus on intelligence-driven […] The post Military shifts to offensive operations against terrorists – Reps deputy spokesperson 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 28FRSC pioneer seeks jobs for officers’ childrenRetired officer appeals to Corps Marshal By Adeola Badru A retired pioneer officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Deacon Sunday Dairo, has appealed to the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, to consider employment opportunities for the children of the agency’s pioneer personnel. Dairo said such intervention would help ease the hardship faced by retired […] The post FRSC pioneer seeks jobs for officers’ children appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 28Federal government approves upgrade of four South-South portsMr Oyetola said the government wanted Nigerian businesses to spend less time and resources moving their goods, while creating an environment that attracts investment and supports employment. The post Federal government approves upgrade of four South-South ports appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 28Resident doctors give FG 14-day ultimatum to meet demands or face industrial actionThe doctors said the ultimatum became necessary due to ongoing delays in resolving several welfare and professional issues, despite the government's previous engagements and commitments. The post Resident doctors give FG 14-day ultimatum to meet demands or face industrial action appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 28JAMB restores CAPS, urges institutions to speed up admissionsABUJA — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced the full restoration of its Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, following a temporary disruption. The Board made this known in a statement on its X platform, urging institutions to accelerate their admission processes to recover lost time and meet the approved deadlines for the […] The post JAMB restores CAPS, urges institutions to speed up admissions 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
PoliticsSep 282027: INEC moves to close operational gaps, PVC collection begins Oct. 9KADUNA — The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has directed its officials to close operational gaps and strengthen neutrality as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. The Commission also announced that collection of Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, would begin on October 9. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, gave the directive on Monday in […] The post 2027: INEC moves to close operational gaps, PVC collection begins Oct. 9 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 28APC wins all local council chairmanship, councillorship seats in EnuguA PREMIUM TIMES review of the 17 chairmen-elect shows that 12 of them were re-elected for a second term in office while five others were elected for the first time. The post APC wins all local council chairmanship, councillorship seats in Enugu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 28CAF Fumbles Again , Orders Edo Queens Final Replay After WAFU - B VictoryThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ordered a replay of the Edo Queens final despite their WAFU-B victory, indicating a controversy in African football. This decision highlights issues within sports governance.leadership.ng · Nigeria
PoliticsSep 282027 : NDC crisis in Plateau deepensThe crisis within the NDC political party in Plateau state is reportedly worsening in the context of 2027. This indicates an internal political struggle with potential future implications.thesun.ng