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BusinessSep 16Agro exports fall 36% to N803bn in Q2By Cynthia AloNigeria’s agricultural export earnings fell by 36.09 per cent year-on-year to N802.99 billion in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26) from N1.26 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025 (Q2 ’25), latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has shown.The figure also represents a 31.51 per cent decline from the N1.17 […] The post Agro exports fall 36% to N803bn in Q2 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
PoliticsSep 16Sanwo-Olu to opposition: You have no ideas…Says Lagos spirit has driven democracy, governance, development …Yoruba Tennis Club reaffirms commitment to heritage, excellence at centenary anniversary The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has challenged opposition parties to put forward credible ideas capable of competing with the transformation agenda of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), instead of seeking change for […] The post Sanwo-Olu to opposition: You have no ideas 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
BusinessSep 16FG raises N728.9bn in second bond issuance for power sector debtBy Ediri Ejoh with Agency report The Federal Government (FG) has raised N728.9 billion in bonds as part of its funding process to offset the N4 trillion legacy debt it owed electricity Generation Companies, GENCOs. Speaking at the bond launch in Abuja, TaiwoOyedele, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, said the Series-2 […] The post FG raises N728.9bn in second bond issuance for power sector debt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 16Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq: Forging a Sardauna Legacy in KwaraBy Raheem Adedoyin IN the revelry marking the formal turbanning of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara today (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) in Ilorin, it is apparent that the historical and traditional symbolism of this highly revered title would be on display. The title, Sardauna, originally borne by the charismatic Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu […] The post Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq: Forging a Sardauna Legacy in Kwara appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 16HURIWA hails Uba Sani on land recovery in Kaduna StateThe human rights association commended the governor over the recovery of more than 500,000 hectares of farmland previously controlled by bandits in Kaduna State. The post HURIWA hails Uba Sani on land recovery in Kaduna State appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 16Kwara agog as Emir turbans Gov Abdulrazak Sardauna of Ilorin todayBy Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — The ancient city of Ilorin, Kwara State capital is, today, agog for the turbaning ceremony of the Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate, by the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari. […] The post Kwara agog as Emir turbans Gov Abdulrazak Sardauna of Ilorin today appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 16US limits visas for South African officials over alleged anti-white discriminationSecretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa has not addressed US concerns over racial inequality.BBC World
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
BusinessSep 16Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 16, 2026The Nigerian naira is trading at different levels against the United States dollar across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 16, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictSep 16Al-Qaida and IS-linked violence in Africa’s Sahel belt set to hit record levels this yearGuardian World
PoliticsSep 16‘Let’s not seek change for sake of change,’ Oba of Benin backs continuity“In democracy there must be opposition when a party comes to power. I don't see why an opposition party can't support the ruling party” The post ‘Let’s not seek change for sake of change,’ Oba of Benin backs continuity appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 16Editors raise concerns over harassment, intimidation, prosecution of journalistsNigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has raised concerns over the increasing harassment, intimidation and prosecution of journalists by security agencies, warning that such actions could undermine press freedom and legitimate journalistic practice. The post Editors raise concerns over harassment, intimidation, prosecution of journalists appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 162027: Why Kaduna is crucial to Tinubu’s re-election pushPundits argue that Kaduna is small enough to ignore at a casual glance, but big enough to ruin your entire calculation The post 2027: Why Kaduna is crucial to Tinubu’s re-election push appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 16ASUU declares indefinite strike at three Lagos universitiesASUU stated that its final warning on 10 September also failed to lead to talks with the government, while the 13 September deadline passed without dialogue. The post ASUU declares indefinite strike at three Lagos universities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HealthSep 16SPECIAL REPORT: Shut clinic deepens healthcare crisis in Benue IDP campA closed clinic in a Benue IDP camp has left pregnant women and children facing serious barriers to healthcare. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Shut clinic deepens healthcare crisis in Benue IDP camp appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 16Why petrol remains expensive despite local refining— DangotePresident of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said Nigerians were still paying high prices for petrol despite the commencement of large-scale domestic refining, saying local production does not completely insulate the country from global crude oil prices and market disruptions. The post Why petrol remains expensive despite local refining— Dangote appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 16Naira appreciates to N1,380/$ in parallel marketThe Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,380 per dollar from N1,390 in the parallel market on Monday. The post Naira appreciates to N1,380/$ in parallel market appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 162027: PDP backs Wike’s Rainbow Coalition for Tinubu’s re-election, says APC governors underperformedThe PDP attributed the governors’ opposition to fear of defeat at the polls, alleging that some of them had underperformed in office. The post 2027: PDP backs Wike’s Rainbow Coalition for Tinubu’s re-election, says APC governors underperformed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 162027: APC govs at daggers-drawn with WikeState governors elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, were at daggers drawn with Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, yesterday, over creation of parallel political structures believed capable of undermining President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The post 2027: APC govs at daggers-drawn with Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 16Need for speedy reconstruction of police barracksInspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu’s recent inspection of police barracks under reconstruction in Lagos has exposed a painful reality: decades of neglect have turned many police quarters into slums unfit for human habitation. His frustration over delays in completing the projects is understandable. But beyond expressing frustration, the inspection must translate into urgency, accountability and […] The post Need for speedy reconstruction of police barracks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 16Igbo identity crisis: The DNA option (2), by Ochereome NnannaSince the end of the Biafra War in January 1970, ethnic disunity has wreaked great havoc in the former Eastern Region. In the former Northern Region, the Minorities (especially Christians and non-Muslims) want to be fully accepted by the so-called “Hausa/Fulani” Muslim Majority, who wield overwhelming power. But they (the Minorities) are rebuffed, discriminated against […] The post Igbo identity crisis: The DNA option (2), by Ochereome Nnanna appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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