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HealthSep 24From Ethiopia to Lleida: inequality kills as much as viruses during a pandemicAn international commission concludes that millions of people could not protect themselves during COVID because they lacked adequate housing or social protection. Its models estimate that a more equitable distribution of vaccines could save 2.7 million lives in a future health emergency.El País
BusinessSep 24Nigeria Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs As Global Oil Shock Raises Cost - of - Living PressureFuel prices in Nigeria have reached unprecedented highs, exacerbating cost-of-living pressures due to a global shock in oil prices. This signifies a significant economic challenge for the country.naija247news.com · Nigeria
BusinessSep 24Nigeria Central Bank Cuts Interest RateThe Central Bank of Nigeria has implemented a reduction in its interest rate. This action can influence the country's economic activity and financial markets.africa.com · South Africa
HealthSep 24NAFDAC failure and longing for an AkunyiliThe article discusses the "failure" of NAFDAC and expresses a longing for an individual named Akunyili. This suggests concerns about the effectiveness of a national regulatory body, likely in the health or food sector.thesun.ng
BusinessSep 24Kenya Announces Eight New Business Opportunities from UNGA EngagementsKenya has announced eight new business opportunities stemming from its engagements at the UN General Assembly. This indicates potential economic growth and international partnerships for the country.kenya-today.com · Kenya
PoliticsSep 24Shettima declares editors’ confab open in Enugu todayVice President Kashim Shettima will declare open the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference, ANEC, of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, in Enugu today. The post Shettima declares editors’ confab open in Enugu today appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 24Naira appreciates to N1,375/$ in parallel marketNaira yesterday appreciated to N1,375 per dollar from N1,383 in the parallel market on Tuesday. Similarly, the naira appreciated to N1,328 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. The post Naira appreciates to N1,375/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 24Grant repentant cultists, militants in Orashi amnesty, Nwuche begs FGFormer Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the Governing Board of the South-South Development Commission, SSDC, Chibudom Nwuche, has urged the Federal Government to grant amnesty to repentant cultists and militant youths in the Orashi area of Rivers State who are willing to lay down their arms and embrace peaceful and productive lives. The post Grant repentant cultists, militants in Orashi amnesty, Nwuche begs FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 242027: APC govs divided over Wike, Uzodimma, AbdulRazaq’s feudTHE lingering rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, and a section of All Progressives Congress, APC, governors has split the party’s 31 state chief executives into rival camps. The post 2027: APC govs divided over Wike, Uzodimma, AbdulRazaq’s feud appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 24Nigeria must process agro commodities to boost export earnings — StakeholdersBy Cynthia Alo Stakeholders in the agriculture and financial sectors have reiterated the need for Nigeria to move beyond exporting raw agricultural commodities to processing and adding value to its farm produce to increase export earnings, create jobs and strengthen domestic industries. They made this known during the panel session themed, ‘Building Competitive Export Value […] The post Nigeria must process agro commodities to boost export earnings — Stakeholders appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 24Farmers unaware of insurance options despite growing coverage, expert saysBy Cynthia Alo Nigerian farmers are largely unaware that their poultry, fish and cassava farms can be insured, an insurance and risk management expert, has said. In an exclusive interview with Vanguard AgroBiz at the just concluded ‘All-Inclusive Mass Media Training for Journalists in Lagos, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Umbrella Insurance Brokers Limited, […] The post Farmers unaware of insurance options despite growing coverage, expert says appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 24Fish import bill drops 14% to N167bn in Q2’26 – NBS…as Herrings specie defies general trend By Cynthia Alo Nigeria spent about N167.91 billion importing different fish varieties in the second quarter of 2026, Q2’26. But the figure represents a 14.8 per cent decline from N197.17 billion recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2025, Q2’25. Data obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Foreign […] The post Fish import bill drops 14% to N167bn in Q2’26 – NBS appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 24Road repairs : Edo urges residents to be patientAuthorities in Edo are requesting residents' patience as road repair work is underway. This informs the public about local infrastructure developments and potential disruptions.punchng.com · Nigeria
BusinessSep 24Lindian Resources moves to upgrade licence as Malawi tightens mineral export rules - Business News MalawiLindian Resources is working to upgrade its license as Malawi introduces stricter rules for mineral exports. This affects the mining industry and regulatory environment in Malawi.nyasatimes.com · Malawi
ConflictBreakingSep 24Armed forces ordered into defensive combat : Tigrayibcworldnews.com · India
PoliticsSep 24Insecurity: Presidency partners with SPRING to strengthen peace in N’CentralBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— THE Presidency has entered into a technical partnership with the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) Programme, implemented by Tetra Tech, to strengthen peace coordination, learning and impact measurement across North Central Nigeria. The SPRiNG Programme is a UK FCDO-funded initiative working to reduce conflict and strengthen the resilience of […] The post Insecurity: Presidency partners with SPRING to strengthen peace in N’Central appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 24Why is Kenya turning against Tata Chemicals in Magadi?A century-old industry faces a reckoning over regulation, jobs and local benefits.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 242027: Eggon forum endorses Ombugadu for Nasarawa guberBy Edwin Phillip, Lafia LAFIA — The Eggon Political Forum has endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, Dr David Emmanuel Ombugadu, as its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The forum announced the endorsement in a communiqué issued after its meeting at Albert Event Hall, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government […] The post 2027: Eggon forum endorses Ombugadu for Nasarawa guber appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 24Ebonyi Assembly reviews salaries of council officialsBy Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has passed a bill reviewing the remuneration of local government chairmen, councillors, development centre coordinators and other political office holders in the state. The bill, which amends Schedules A and C of Law No. 004 of 2008, as amended in 2015, was passed […] The post Ebonyi Assembly reviews salaries of council officials appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 23Grant repentant cultists, militants in Orashi amnesty, Nwuche begs FGBy Clifford Ndujihe Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the Governing Board of the South-South Development Commission, SSDC, Chibudom Nwuche, has urged the Federal Government to grant amnesty to repentant cultists and militant youths in the Orashi area of Rivers State who are willing to lay down their arms and […] The post Grant repentant cultists, militants in Orashi amnesty, Nwuche begs FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 23Livestock sector can drive Nigeria’s economy – ExpertsBy Gabriel Ewepu It is projected that Nigeria’s livestock sector has a huge potential and holds a projected contribution up to US$32 billion to the country’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, within the next 10 years if the private sector is properly positioned to drive the sector with the enabling environment provided. Speaking with Vanguard Agrobiz, […] The post Livestock sector can drive Nigeria’s economy – Experts appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 23What is the cost of freedom of expressionThe weaponization of law: Nigeria and the case of cybercrimeBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri A Federal High Court judge in Abuja, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, had, on September 9, made a critical observation about the continued weaponisation of the cybercrime law by security agencies.He noted that cyberstalking charges have become a “new oil well” for law enforcement agencies, […] The post What is the cost of freedom of expression appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 23Correctional Service revises training framework to boost professionalismBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS has unveiled its first-ever unified Training Manual, replacing the Service’s 2019 training manual with a new, standardised curriculum, alongside the introduction of unified professional Course Badges across all its training institutions nationwide. This was contained in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Chief […] The post Correctional Service revises training framework to boost professionalism appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictBreakingSep 23Attacks by new rebel alliance stoke fear Ethiopia is returning to warWashington Post World