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BUSINESSSep 15Lagos ports handle 84.6% of Nigeria’s N41.4trn tradeBy Efe Onodjae Lagos ports handled an estimated N35.07 trillion, or about 84.6 per cent, of Nigeria’s N41.44 trillion total merchandise trade in the second quarter of 2026, Q2’26, underscoring the overwhelming dominance of the nation’s commercial capital as the country’s principal trade gateway. The latest Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics released by the National […] The post Lagos ports handle 84.6% of Nigeria’s N41.4trn trade appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 15FIFA U-20 WWC: Three Nigerian players in Golden Boot raceThe Golden Boot standings remain tightly packed, meaning the knockout rounds could quickly change the picture The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Three Nigerian players in Golden Boot race appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDSep 15Nigeria must protect the classroom“Can Education Survive Attack: The Resilience of Human Communities” is the theme of this year’s International Day to Protect Education from Attack, marked on 9 September. This is very apt for Nigeria as schools reopen for the 2026/2027 session. For a country where children are abducted from schools, the occasion is a painful reminder of […] The post Nigeria must protect the classroom appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 14Nigeria's Dangote refinery kicks off blockbuster IPONigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched the biggest-ever share sale on the African continent, listing 4.1 billion shares in his Lagos refinery on the stock exchange. He framed it as a "people's IPO" to give all Nigerians a chance to share the plant's wealth potentials. Trading is expected to start in November. Meanwhile, global oil prices continued to advance as attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels forced Saudi Arabia to shut down its East-West oil pipeline.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSSep 14Nigerian oil refinery Dangote aims to raise 1.6 billion dollarsIn tonight's edition, Nigeria's Dangote refinery opens itself to public ownership with plans to raise 1.6 billion dollars from retail investors across the continent. Also, President Felix Tshisekedi calls on the National Service to clean up the streets of Kinshasa. And with a month and a half to go until the Youth Olympic Games begin, the Olympic flame begins its tour of Senegal, the tournament's host country.France 24 [en]
HEALTHSep 14Nigerian senator receives Health Champion 2026 award, calls for stronger health financingMs Banigo made the call on Monday in Abuja after she was recognised as the Health Champion 2026 at the Health Sector Reform Coalition (HSRC)/Nigeria Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Civil Society Organisations-Media Mid-Year Review of Nigeria’s Health Sector Reforms The post Nigerian senator receives Health Champion 2026 award, calls for stronger health financing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 14Nigeria’s oil output rises 0.4% in AugustThe Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission disclosed this in its crude oil and condensate statistics report released on Sunday. The post Nigeria’s oil output rises 0.4% in August appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 14Nigeria Is Open For Business, Working To Make Environment More Supportive — TinubuPresident Bola Tinubu explained that his administration embarked on its economic reforms because of the need to build a more productive and competitive economy. The post Nigeria Is Open For Business, Working To Make Environment More Supportive — Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHSep 14Nigerian govt launches incentives to increase use of maternal, newborn healthcareThe health ministry said the incentives are intended to address barriers preventing women and newborns from accessing timely, high-quality, life-saving healthcare services. The post Nigerian govt launches incentives to increase use of maternal, newborn healthcare appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 14Nigerian and Canadian Gambling Industries ComparedNigeria and Canada are among the world’s most active gambling markets, but they have developed in very different economic and regulatory environments. Both are experiencing rapid digital growth, rising mobile participation and increasing pressure to protect consumers, yet their dominant products, payment systems and levels of regulatory maturity differ considerably. Two Large but Unequal Markets […] The post Nigerian and Canadian Gambling Industries Compared appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14Niger: by removing General Barmou, Abdourahamane Tiani wants to regain control of the armyQuelques semaines après la mutinerie d’une partie des forces spéciales, les 28 et 29 août, le chef de la junte nigérienne a procédé à un vaste remaniement de la hiérarchie militaire. Un premier signal de la réponse du pouvoir à la mutinerie qui a secoué Niamey.Jeune Afrique
HEALTHSep 14Tax reforms, economic growth critical to Nigeria’s health financing – OfficialMr Pate made the observation on Monday in Abuja during a fireside chat at the Health Sector Reform Coalition (HSRC)/Nigeria Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Civil Society Organisations-Media Mid-Year Review of Nigeria’s Health Sector Reforms. The post Tax reforms, economic growth critical to Nigeria’s health financing – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 14Syria fuel crisis exposes risks for Nigeria, other nationsBy Udeme Akpan Syria’s latest fuel crisis has highlighted the vulnerability of countries that depend heavily on imported crude, refined products or foreign energy supplies, with implications for Nigeria and other developing economies.Syria raised diesel prices by 40% and gasoline prices by up to 28% following rising global procurement costs and disruptions to its domestic […] The post Syria fuel crisis exposes risks for Nigeria, other nations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14IPI Nigeria condems police invasion of TV station in Kaduna, calls for sanctionIPI Nigeria National Committee had hoped that the appointment of Tunji Disu as Inspector General of Police would usher in a new era of respect for human rights and press freedom. The post IPI Nigeria condems police invasion of TV station in Kaduna, calls for sanction appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 14Nigerian government raises ₦729 billion bond to tackle power sector debtThe Federal Government has raised ₦728.9 billion through the Series 2 issuance under its ₦4 trillion Power Sector Multi-Instrument Issuance Programme, bringing the total raised under the debt reduction programme to more than ₦1.1 trillion. The post Nigerian government raises ₦729 billion bond to tackle power sector debt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 14How President Tinubu solved more than half of Nigeria’s economic problems in three years, By ‘Tope FasuaI wager that more than half of Nigeria’s economic problems have been solved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Walk with me. Now, it is important to understand Nigeria’s economic problems, especially from a historical perspective. Anyone who’s not interested in the history of how we got here is not interested in finding solutions. I don’t […] The post How President Tinubu solved more than half of Nigeria’s economic problems in three years, By ‘Tope Fasua appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 14Nigeria rejoins J.P. Morgan Global Bond Index after 11 yearsNigeria’s inclusion in a J.P. Morgan global bond index is expected to attract about $17.5 billion into the country’s debt market and lower bond yields by up to 200 basis points. The post Nigeria rejoins J.P. Morgan Global Bond Index after 11 years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 14NNPC activates multiple pathways to transform Nigeria into global gas hub —OfficialNNPC says it is pursuing multiple pathways to expand Nigeria’s gas production, boost domestic utilisation and strengthen its position as a major global LNG supplier. The post NNPC activates multiple pathways to transform Nigeria into global gas hub —Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 14Weak institutions, poor management holding Nigeria back — PetersideBy Juliet Umeh LAGOS — Leadership and public policy expert, Dakuku Peterside, has identified weak institutions, poor management and inconsistent policy implementation as major factors preventing Nigeria from translating its vast natural and human resources into widespread prosperity. Peterside spoke at the ongoing 2026 Annual National Management Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) […] The post Weak institutions, poor management holding Nigeria back — Peterside appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 14IPO 'for the people' is out of reach for many in NigeriaDangote seeks $1.6 billion from investors to finance a $14.3 billion expansion and thus double the oil refinery's capacity. The offer could give millions of Nigerians a stake in the company. But who can truly afford it?DW News [en]
BUSINESSSep 14Nigeria: What's the real motivation behind Dangote's IPO 'for the people?'Dangote is seeking $1.6 billion from investors to finance a $14.3 billion expansion and thus double the refinery's capacity. The offer could give millions of Nigerians a stake in the company. But who can truly afford it?DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 14‘Nigeria has no business with poverty’ — Obasanjo“Give me one reason why Nigeria should be poor. Is it the land that we don't have or the desert that we are in or the people that we don't have or the water that we don't have or the rain that we don't have?” he said. The post ‘Nigeria has no business with poverty’ — Obasanjo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14N18bn Nigeria Airways Payment: NUP applauds Tinubu, renews call for subsidy reliefBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Nigeria Union of Pensioners, (NUP) has praised President Bola Tinubu for initiating the payment of N18 billion in outstanding severance benefits to 2,700 former employees of the defunct Nigeria Airways. The union described the intervention as a long-awaited relief for the beneficiaries, who had waited for more than two […] The post N18bn Nigeria Airways Payment: NUP applauds Tinubu, renews call for subsidy relief appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 14Nigeria, India aim to rebuild trade to $15bn as Modi pushes for more crude purchases—Expand cooperation in defence, pharmaceuticals, digital technology, fintech, renewable energy, creative industries By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — NIGERIA and India have agreed to strengthen their strategic economic ties, with India seeking to resume crude oil purchases from Nigeria as both countries work to restore bilateral trade to its previous peak of nearly $15 billion. The […] The post Nigeria, India aim to rebuild trade to $15bn as Modi pushes for more crude purchases appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria