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WORLDSep 16Olu Jacobs, veteran of Nigerian and British screen, dies aged 84Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84, his family announced on Wednesday.Africanews [en]
WORLDSep 16Nigerian man accused of killing London railway worker after missing trainA Nigerian man, Ayodele Jamgbadi has been accused of fatally punching a 61-year-old railway worker, Jorge Ortega after missing his train at Ilford Station in east London, a court has heard. The post Nigerian man accused of killing London railway worker after missing train appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 16Improvement in economic indicators points to Nigeria’s stabilisation — UBA bossGroup Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Chairman of the Body of Bank CEOs in Nigeria, Oliver Alawuba, has outlined a blueprint for building a resilient Nigerian economy, calling for deliberate policies and stronger collaboration across the public and private sectors to transform economic stability into inclusive prosperity. Alawuba made the call […] The post Improvement in economic indicators points to Nigeria’s stabilisation — UBA boss appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 16Dangote: We want ordinary Nigerians to own IPOBy Uzoma Marvellous Aliko Dangote has said the planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Refinery is aimed at giving ordinary Nigerians and Africans an opportunity to own a stake in one of the continent’s biggest industrial ventures. Dangote, president of Dangote Industries Limited, said the offering was designed to democratise the capital market by […] The post Dangote: We want ordinary Nigerians to own IPO appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Nigeria has more honest people than Britain, America — SDP’s AdebayoThe SDP candidate said his professional work and investments had given him the legal right to live and work in 21 countries, adding that his experiences abroad had strengthened his belief in Nigerians. The post Nigeria has more honest people than Britain, America — SDP’s Adebayo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 162027 Campaign Promises: Can Nigerian politicians be taken seriously?By Gabriel Ewepu, ABUJA As politicians return to the campaign trail ahead of 2027 general polls, Nigerians are asking whether another season of grand pledges will produce a different reality after the votes are counted. Read Also: 2027: APC govs at daggers-drawn with Wike It is an old political ritual in Nigeria. Whenever fresh election […] The post 2027 Campaign Promises: Can Nigerian politicians be taken seriously? appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 16Nutrition: Shettima raises alarm as 41% of Nigerian children stunted… Only 6% of pregnant women complete iron supplementationBy Chioma Obinna Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday in Lagos raised the alarm over Nigeria’s nutrition crisis, saying it poses a serious threat to the country’s human capital, as latest data show that 41.1 per cent of children under five are stunted, with the figure rising […] The post Nutrition: Shettima raises alarm as 41% of Nigerian children stunted appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 16Dangote: Petrol cheaper in Nigeria than neighboursABUJA — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said petrol is relatively cheaper in Nigeria than in neighbouring countries, a price difference he said has continued to encourage cross-border smuggling. Dangote spoke in an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday while responding to questions about rising petrol prices in Nigeria. He said the […] The post Dangote: Petrol cheaper in Nigeria than neighbours appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 15Nigeria, Serbia renew commitment to stronger tiesBy Henry Umoru, ABUJA Nigeria and the Republic of Serbia have renewed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following the presentation of Letters of Credence by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Hungary, Engr. Abass Braimah, to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. The ceremony, held on Monday at the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade, formally accredited Braimah as the […] The post Nigeria, Serbia renew commitment to stronger ties appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 15₦1,470/L Petrol: ADC Accuses Tinubu Of Pushing Nigerians To ‘Limits Of Human Endurance’The opposition party says the impact of higher petrol prices is being felt across food, transportation, electricity, education and other areas of daily life. The post ₦1,470/L Petrol: ADC Accuses Tinubu Of Pushing Nigerians To ‘Limits Of Human Endurance’ appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDSep 15Nigeria arrests alleged Mexican drug kingpin at international airportArturo Carrera Loaiza denies allegations he was involved in meth production, the Nigerian authorities say.BBC World
CONFLICTSep 15Nigerians displaced by conflict call for 'change' ahead of 2027 pollsAs Nigeria heads into the 2027 elections, thousands of internally displaced people say they still feel forgotten. In one makeshift camp in the outer suburbs of the capital Abuja, those chased from their homes by a jihadist insurgency have little to show for their struggles.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 152027: Nigerians react to bishops’ endorsement of Tinubu’s re-election bidOn Sunday, some Nigerian clergymen under the aegis of the Charismatics Bishops Conference of Nigeria and the International Communion of Charismatic Archbishops, Bishops and Apostles (ICCABA), announced their support for the re-election of President Tinubu in the 16 January presidential election. The post 2027: Nigerians react to bishops’ endorsement of Tinubu’s re-election bid appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 15Nigerian Bottling Company marks 75 years of growing with NigeriaAt a gala event held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to commemorate the anniversary, the Company reaffirmed its long term commitment to Nigeria The post Nigerian Bottling Company marks 75 years of growing with Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 15Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Falls To 15.39% In AugustThe NBS noted that the latest figure represents a 0.04 percentage point decline from the previous month. The post Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Falls To 15.39% In August appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSSep 15Nigeria inflation falls to 15.39% in August – NBSThe inflation rate declined slightly in August, while food inflation recorded a sharp slowdown after rising significantly in July. The post Nigeria inflation falls to 15.39% in August – NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTSep 15Boko Haram ‘judge’ denies reported ceasefire deal with Nigerian govtJama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal Jihad (JAS), popularly known as Boko Haram, has debunked reports that it struck a ceasefire deal with the Nigerian government, HumAngle reports. The post Boko Haram ‘judge’ denies reported ceasefire deal with Nigerian govt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHSep 15Infinix spotlights the GT 50 Pro at PMNC Nigeria 2026 Fall FinalsHeld from 12 to 13 September at the University of Lagos Indoor Sports Complex, the championship brought together 16 of Nigeria’s top PUBG Mobile teams in a battle for national glory and qualification opportunities on the continental stage. The post Infinix spotlights the GT 50 Pro at PMNC Nigeria 2026 Fall Finals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 15Nigeria targets 70% of Africa’s gas demand with higher production — NUPRCRejects uniform pathway to net-zero emissions –Launches 2026 licensing round next month By Obas Esiedesa, Bangkok Nigeria plans to double or triple its natural gas production to meet up to 70 per cent of Africa’s gas demand, leveraging its estimated 215 trillion cubic feet (TCF) reserves to tackle energy poverty across the continent, the Nigerian […] The post Nigeria targets 70% of Africa’s gas demand with higher production — NUPRC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 15INEC to Nigerians: 2027 election outcome will reflect your willBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a transparent, credible, inclusive and peaceful 2027 general election, assuring Nigerians that the outcome of the polls will reflect the sovereign will of the electorate. The assurance was given by the Acting Chairman of INEC, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, on […] The post INEC to Nigerians: 2027 election outcome will reflect your will appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 15Voices: The UK had a plan for Nigeria’s security nightmare. Then came the aid cutsNigeria has been seen by the UK as a bulwark against increased conflict, terrorism and turmoil across Africa, writes the chair of parliament’s International Development Committee, Sarah Champion. However, the government has broken a promise to boost our ‘mutual national security’ thanks to the reality of aid cutsThe Independent World
WORLDSep 15Countries Nigerians can get visa on arrival in 2026 [Full list]Nigerian passport holders can travel to several countries without obtaining a traditional visa from an embassy before departure, with some destinations offering visa-on-arrival (VoA) facilities. The post Countries Nigerians can get visa on arrival in 2026 [Full list] appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 15AFRIMMA 2026: Davido, BNXN, Tems Lead Nigeria’s Big Night In DallasNigeria’s success extended across several categories as the awards returned after a two-year hiatus. The post AFRIMMA 2026: Davido, BNXN, Tems Lead Nigeria’s Big Night In Dallas appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDSep 15No Space For Transnational Drug Cartels In Nigeria, Marwa Vows As NDLEA Arrests Fleeing Mexican KingpinChairman and Chief Executive of the Agency said the breakthrough follows months of painstaking investigation into a wider criminal network behind a string of clandestine drug laboratories uncovered in parts of the country this year. The post No Space For Transnational Drug Cartels In Nigeria, Marwa Vows As NDLEA Arrests Fleeing Mexican Kingpin appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV