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POLITICS9h agoEx-DRC President Kabila’s alliance with M23 rebels: Why it mattersAl Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS9h agoIMF Warns Nigeria Against Restoring Petrol SubsidyThe Fund said blanket petrol subsidies are expensive, often benefit higher-income consumers disproportionately, and worsen fiscal pressures amid rising borrowing costs. The post IMF Warns Nigeria Against Restoring Petrol Subsidy appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS9h agoUS Supreme Court to hear case of Nigerian deported over cooking for terroristsIn a brief order Tuesday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the Trump administration's bid to reinstate the ruling that denied asylum to a Nigerian man who was deported for having provided material support to a terrorist group. The post US Supreme Court to hear case of Nigerian deported over cooking for terrorists appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS9h agoAs US pursues mine deals, Xi warns African resources are not tools for ‘rivalry’Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that Africa’s resources should not be used as a tool for geopolitical rivalry, as the United States steps up efforts to secure critical minerals on a continent where Chinese companies have major mining interests. “Africa’s resources belong to Africa,” Xi told Botswana’s President Duma Boko in Beijing on Tuesday, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. He said it was a “historical injustice” that an unfair international division of labour had left the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS9h agoWhat African countries, others can learn from Nigeria’s economic reforms – Minister“People can easily tell that because of the reform, life is harder. But you need to show them without the reform, it will be hardest,” he said. The post What African countries, others can learn from Nigeria’s economic reforms – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS9h agoINEC explains exclusion of Pantami, Adebutu from 2027 governorship candidates’ listINEC said the decision stemmed from their political parties’ failure to comply with the membership register requirements under Section 77(5)-(7) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and were ineligible to sponsor candidates in the elections. The post INEC explains exclusion of Pantami, Adebutu from 2027 governorship candidates’ list appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD9h agoNigeria ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍‍​‌‍​‌‌​condemns attacks on fellow Africans, demands action against xenophobiaThe Federal Government expressed its concern during the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of a new political declaration against racism and racial discrimination. The post Nigeria ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍‍​‌‍​‌‌​condemns attacks on fellow Africans, demands action against xenophobia appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS9h agoAPC announces Kano campaign councilThe apex body overseeing APC campaign activities in Kano will be chaired by Governor Abba Yusuf. The post APC announces Kano campaign council appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS9h agoQ3: Dangote Refinery Posts $22.5bn Revenue, Records $4.7bn ProfitThe financial performance comes at a defining moment for Dangote Petroleum Refinery, whose IPO is seeking to bring a broader cross-section of Africans into the ownership of one of the continent's most significant industrial investments. The post Q3: Dangote Refinery Posts $22.5bn Revenue, Records $4.7bn Profit appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTH10h agoLagos orders registration of pregnant women turned away at hospital…Management denies 45-patient cap as staff blame workforce shortage By Florencemary Nwabueze LAGOS — More than 30 pregnant women seeking antenatal care at the Mother and Child Hospital, Ogombo Road, Lekki, were left stranded on Tuesday over an alleged policy limiting registrations to 45 patients, prompting the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, […] The post Lagos orders registration of pregnant women turned away at hospital appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICT10h agoAnglophone Cameroon: St Joseph's College of Sasse, at the heart of identity strugglesFondé en 1939 sous l’administration britannique, il a traversé les bouleversements du Cameroun anglophone, des tensions nées des indépendances aux violences de la crise séparatiste. Son histoire est celle d’une identité contestée, au cœur d’une décennie de conflit dans les régions du Nord-Ouest et du Sud-Ouest (Noso).Jeune Afrique
BUSINESS10h agoGreenwich Bank targets SMEs, farmers, opens branchesBy Peter Egwuatu Greenwich Bank Limited has expanded its commercial banking footprint into Ondo and Ekiti States with the commissioning of branches in Akure and Ado-Ekiti, as the financial institution advances its strategy to bring a broader range of banking services closer to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurs, traders, farmers and other businesses across […] The post Greenwich Bank targets SMEs, farmers, opens branches appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS10h ago‘It’s Regressive’ – IMF warns Nigeria against restoring petrol subsidyThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria against restoring broad petrol subsidies, recommending targeted financial assistance and social protection programmes to cushion vulnerable households against rising energy costs. The fund said blanket fuel subsidies were fiscally expensive, disproportionately benefited higher-income consumers and could worsen pressure on public finances amid rising borrowing costs. Rodrigo Valdés, […] The post ‘It’s regressive’ – IMF warns Nigeria against restoring petrol subsidy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS10h agoW/Bank mobilises $5.79bn private capital for NigeriaBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The World Bank Group has said it is helping to mobilise $5.79 billion in private capital for investment in Nigeria’s agriculture, telecommunications and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), in a major push to expand private-sector participation in the economy. The financing drive is being supported by policy reforms, […] The post W/Bank mobilises $5.79bn private capital for Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS10h agoNPA targets rail, logistics gaps for efficient Inland dry port operationsBy Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has moved to address rail connectivity and logistics challenges affecting inland dry ports as part of efforts to integrate the facilities into the nation’s port system and improve cargo movement across the country. The move followed a meeting between the NPA management, led by its Managing Director, […] The post NPA targets rail, logistics gaps for efficient Inland dry port operations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD10h agoNigerians warned against relocating to Indonesia without business plansNigerians seeking greener pastures in Indonesia have been advised to invest in their home country rather than relocate without viable business plans, as employment opportunities for foreigners are limited and setting up businesses requires substantial capital. The Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Nigerian Embassy in Jakarta, Eze Nduka, gave the advice while speaking to […] The post Nigerians warned against relocating to Indonesia without business plans appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS10h agoIMF: Nigeria’s banks need stronger safeguards after recapitalisationIMF has warned Nigerian authorities that “the sovereign and bank nexus is also an important area” of concern for African economies. The post IMF: Nigeria’s banks need stronger safeguards after recapitalisation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD10h agoCourt Jails Man Six Months For Forcefully Evicting Wife, Destroying HouseThe couple, who married in 2009 and share five children, had been experiencing marital conflicts for several years, ultimately culminating in the forced eviction. The post Court Jails Man Six Months For Forcefully Evicting Wife, Destroying House appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS10h agoG-24: Nigeria, other developing nations need cheaper financing — Oyedele“Debt vulnerability is a major obstacle to growth in many developing countries,” Oyedele said, highlighting the need for predictable and coordinated approaches The post G-24: Nigeria, other developing nations need cheaper financing — Oyedele appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS10h agoNAFDAC Bursts Over 20 Fake Alcoholic Drink Factories At Lagos Trade Fair ComplexTwo suspects were apprehended during the operations, while products seized and evacuated are valued at over ₦2 billion. The post NAFDAC Bursts Over 20 Fake Alcoholic Drink Factories At Lagos Trade Fair Complex appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS10h agoNigeria’s private capital inflows hit $6bn as reforms gather pace — W/Bank•Tax-to-GDP ratio rises to 12.5% from 7% — Oyedele By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Nigeria’s private capital inflows have surged nearly 20-fold to almost $6 billion in 2026 from about $300 million in 2023, President of the World Bank Group, Mr. Ajay Banga, has said, just as the Federal Government (FG) said it has […] The post Nigeria’s private capital inflows hit $6bn as reforms gather pace — W/Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS10h agoLCCI proposes 20% petrol price cut in 6-month programmeBy Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has proposed a six-month petrol price reduction programme targeting a 15 to 20 per cent cut in pump prices to ease the burden of high energy and transportation costs on Nigerian businesses and households. In a statement, Director-General of LCCI, Dr. Chinyere Almona, said […] The post LCCI proposes 20% petrol price cut in 6-month programme appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS11h agoNigerians still suffer high cost of living, despite economic growth — IMFIMF has said despite Nigeria’s economic growth and status as an energy exporter, the cost of living remained high, leaving Nigerians struggling The post Nigerians still suffer high cost of living, despite economic growth — IMF appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS11h agoDollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 14, 2026The dollar is trading at different rates in Nigeria’s official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 14, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria