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BUSINESSSep 17Mambilla project: Nigeria wins $2.35bn arbitration battle against Sunrise PowerNigeria has won an arbitration dispute against Sunrise Power over the Mambilla hydropower project, with an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) tribunal in Paris dismissing the company’s $2.35 billion claim against the country. The post Mambilla project: Nigeria wins $2.35bn arbitration battle against Sunrise Power appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 17ICC Tribunal Rejects $3.38bn Claims Against Nigeria Over Mambilla ProjectPresident Bola Tinubu said the latest decision affirmed Nigeria's determination not to succumb to what he described as “predatory and exploitative claims by corrupt local and international entities and their enablers and funders”. The post ICC Tribunal Rejects $3.38bn Claims Against Nigeria Over Mambilla Project – Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDSep 17Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slotsWith the decision, Nigeria’s 2027 allocation remains at 35,000 slots for government pilgrims and 15,000 slots for licensed tour operators, bringing the total to 50,000 pilgrims. The post Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slots appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 17JUST IN: Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slotsWith the decision, Nigeria’s 2027 allocation remains at 35,000 slots for government pilgrims and 15,000 slots for licensed tour operators, bringing the total to 50,000 pilgrims. The post JUST IN: Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slots appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 17Alawuba: Improvement in economic indicators point to Nigeria’s growth pathAlawuba said resilience must be deliberately designed into Nigeria’s policies, institutions, infrastructure, supply chains, energy systems, financial architecture and human capital. The post Alawuba: Improvement in economic indicators point to Nigeria’s growth path appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 17NSCDC Confirms Deaths Of Suspected Illegal Miners In Niger CustodySome of the detained suspects were said to have been found dead in the early hours of Thursday, September 17, following what was described as a suspected outbreak of disease. The post NSCDC Confirms Deaths Of Suspected Illegal Miners In Niger Custody appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHSep 17The misdirected narrative around Nigeria’s HIV response: Are we ready to change it?, By Adaeze OrehWe have spent decades learning how to treat HIV. In 2026, Nigeria must show that prevention can also be practical, visible and accessible. The country’s success should be measured not by the number of strategies announced or medicines introduced, but by whether an ordinary Nigerian, regardless of income, age or location, can obtain the tools […] The post The misdirected narrative around Nigeria’s HIV response: Are we ready to change it?, By Adaeze Oreh appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTERSep 17Death toll rises to 48 in Nigeria's suspected methanol poisoningABUJA, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The death toll has risen to 48 as suspected poisoning from a locally brewed alcoholic beverage continues to spread in Nigeria's southwestern Ondo State, the government said Thursday.thestar_my · malaysia
POLITICSSep 17Don’t mistake Nigerians’ patience for acceptance of hardship — Northern Christian Elders tell TinubuThe Northern States Christian Elders Forum, NOSCEF, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reverse the latest increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, warning that Nigerians’ patience with worsening economic hardship should not be mistaken for acceptance. The post Don’t mistake Nigerians’ patience for acceptance of hardship — Northern Christian Elders tell Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 17England 0-3 Nigeria: Falconets cruise into World Cup quarter-finalsThe result is Nigeria’s second victory at the tournament and extends their impressive scoring record to 13 goals in four matches The post England 0-3 Nigeria: Falconets cruise into World Cup quarter-finals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 17Court jails South African woman 25 years in Abuja for importing heroin into NigeriaThe South African woman was arrested by NDLEA operatives on 6 July at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after 14 large blocks of heroin were found in her luggage. The post Court jails South African woman 25 years in Abuja for importing heroin into Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 17Nigeria shock England 3-0 to reach U-20 Women’s World Cup quarter-finalsNigeria’s Falconets have advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating England 3-0. The post Nigeria shock England 3-0 to reach U-20 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 17IPOB demands referendum on Nigeria’s political futureThe Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has called for a referendum to allow Nigerians and the various constituent peoples of the country to determine their preferred political future. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the group argued that the 2027 general elections alone would not resolve what it described as longstanding constitutional […] The post IPOB demands referendum on Nigeria’s political future appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 17Nigerian man, Babatunde who masturbated in front of woman on UK train jailedA Nigerian man and registered sex offender, Babatunde has been jailed in the UK after exposing himself and masturbating in front of a woman on a train travelling towards Manchester. The post Nigerian man, Babatunde who masturbated in front of woman on UK train jailed appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 17Canada processing times rise for Nigerians applying for study, visitor visasNigerians applying to travel to Canada are facing longer processing times for several temporary residence applications, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s latest update. As of September 16, 2026, the estimated processing time for a Canadian study permit from Nigeria increased to 10 weeks, up from nine weeks the previous week. The estimated wait […] The post Canada processing times rise for Nigerians applying for study, visitor visas appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 17Foreign missions urged to review long visa processes, waiting periods for NigeriansThe minister said Nigeria would continue to pursue strategic autonomy in its international relations while maintaining friendship and cooperation with all countries. The post Foreign missions urged to review long visa processes, waiting periods for Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 17South African Woman jailed 25 years for trafficking heroin into NigeriaThe Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, to 25 years imprisonment for smuggling 5.75 kg of heroin into Nigeria. The post South African Woman jailed 25 years for trafficking heroin into Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 17Obi got away with lies in 2023; Nigerians ready to fact-check him  —  KeyamoThe minister dismissed suggestions that the repeated attention on Obi amounted to an obsession with the former Anambra governor, saying the scrutiny was necessary to test the accuracy of his claims. The post Obi got away with lies in 2023; Nigerians ready to fact-check him — Keyamo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 17Nigeria vs England: Five players who could decide crucial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup round of 16 clashThe Falconets and Young Lionesses arrive at the knockout stage with different strengths but a similar objective: surviving one more round at the World Cup The post Nigeria vs England: Five players who could decide crucial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup round of 16 clash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 17Cartoon: Nigerian subsidy elephantiasisRead Also: Anambra debt controversy: Presidency dares Peter Obi to quit presidential race Vanguard News The post Cartoon: Nigerian subsidy elephantiasis appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 17NIDCOM says Nigerian detained in India refused opportunity to returnThe Nigerian, however, disputed NIDCOM's narrative. The post NIDCOM says Nigerian detained in India refused opportunity to return appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTSep 17Police arrest suspected kidnappers, political thug in NigerThe police state command disclosed this in a crime bulletin issued on Wednesday by spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun. The post Police arrest suspected kidnappers, political thug in Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 17Nigerian newspapers review: Tinubu must intervene in Wike, APC govs’ feud – PCCIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) urging President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the face-off between governors elected on the APC platform and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. The post Nigerian newspapers review: Tinubu must intervene in Wike, APC govs’ feud – PCC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 17Photos: “Stop giving loans to Nigeria”, ActionAid, others protest Nigeria’s rising debt, borrowingActionAid Nigeria, market women, university students and other civil society groups on Thursday staged a protest at the gate of the Federal Ministry of Finance over Nigeria’s rising debt stock and the Federal Government’s continued borrowing. The protesters called on the Federal Government to reconsider further borrowing, while urging the World Bank and International Monetary […] The post Photos: “Stop giving loans to Nigeria”, ActionAid, others protest Nigeria’s rising debt, borrowing appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria