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CONFLICTSep 7Niger: mutiny or attempted coup d'état?Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSSep 7Nigeria’s trade surplus jumps 67% to N12.59trn in Q2’26By Yinka KolawoleNigeria’s merchandise trade surplus surged by 66.8 per cent quarter-on-quarter to N12.59 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, from N7.55 trillion recorded in Q1, as a sharp rise in exports widened the gap between the country’s earnings from exports and its import bill. In its foreign trade statistics report released on Monday, […] The post Nigeria’s trade surplus jumps 67% to N12.59trn in Q2’26 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 7 I Improved Anambra ; I Can Do Same In Nigeria Obi Replies DattiA political figure named Obi asserts his ability to improve Nigeria, citing his past performance in Anambra. This statement serves as a response to Datti and indicates political campaigning.informationng.com · Nigeria
POLITICSSep 7APM inaugurates campaign office, vows to reset NigeriaThe Allied Peoples Movement (APM) on Monday inaugurated its presidential campaign headquarters in Abuja, with the party declaring its intention to “reset” Nigeria through its presidential ticket of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Lawal Daura. Performing the inauguration, the party’s National Chairman, Dr Yusuf Dantalle, described the event as the beginning of what he […] The post APM inaugurates campaign office, vows to reset Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 7Eyes of over 200m Nigerians , world are on us AmupitanAmupitan stated that the eyes of over 200 million Nigerians and the world are on them. This indicates a high level of public scrutiny and expectation regarding an important issue or decision.vanguardngr.com · Nigeria
POLITICSSep 7Eyes of over 200m Nigerians, world are on us — Amupitan…charges INEC staff to build culture for credible polls By Olayinka Ajayi LAGOS — Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has charged Administrative Secretaries and other staff of the commission to uphold integrity, neutrality and professionalism in preparation for the 2027 general elections. Amupitan said the quality of the commission’s […] The post Eyes of over 200m Nigerians, world are on us — Amupitan appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 7Obi can lead Nigeria’s rescue, says media officeBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — The media office of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said the former Anambra State governor can lead efforts to address Nigeria’s challenges, citing his record in office. In a statement on Monday, the spokesperson for the Peter Obi Media Office, Idris Zekeri, said […] The post Obi can lead Nigeria’s rescue, says media office appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 7FIFA U-20 Women World Cup: Nigeria vs Spain – time and where to watchNigeria’s Falconets begin their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign on Monday when they take on Spain in a highly anticipated Group F opener at the Arena Sosnowiec in Poland. The post FIFA U-20 Women World Cup: Nigeria vs Spain – time and where to watch appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 7Dangote Refinery IPO: 10 things Nigerian investors must know before buying₦2.15trn potential figure makes the transaction impossible to ignore. But for investors, the more important question will ultimately be The post Dangote Refinery IPO: 10 things Nigerian investors must know before buying appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 7 I improved Anambra ; I can do same in Nigeria Obi replies DattiObi has stated that he improved Anambra and believes he can achieve similar results in Nigeria, in response to Datti. This reflects a political exchange regarding leadership capabilities and future potential.vanguardngr.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 7Nigerian newspapers review: Businesses suffer as FG’s domestic borrowings surge 90% to N24.7trnIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with businesses suffering as the federal government increased its borrowing from domestic investors by 90.5 per cent, year-on-year (YoY), to N24.7 trillion in the eight months to August 2026, against N12.98 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025 (8M’25). The post Nigerian newspapers review: Businesses suffer as FG’s domestic borrowings surge 90% to N24.7trn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 7Nigerian Founder Benjamin Akindote Is Building Eego to Power Africa’s Next Generation of Online SellersNigerian tech founder Benjamin Akindote has just launched the future of e-Commerce and a creative hub for freelancers, event planners, entrepreneurs, and side hustlers in Nigeria and Africa at large. He believes that Nigeria does not lack creativity. It has a shortage of infrastructure that helps creativity become a sustainable business. The opportunity is already […] The post Nigerian Founder Benjamin Akindote Is Building Eego to Power Africa’s Next Generation of Online Sellers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 7‘I improved Anambra; I can do same in Nigeria’ — Obi replies Datti“I will fight corruption; I will deal with issues of waste, law and order, and rigging won't take place under my watch; political parties will function, and things will be done properly,” he said. The post ‘I improved Anambra; I can do same in Nigeria’ — Obi replies Datti appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 7Maritime Reforms: Nigeria’s ports record 12.3% rise in cargo throughputBy Emeka Anaeto The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has reported significant growth in cargo throughput, vessel traffic, container movements, vehicle traffic among others in the second quarter of 2026, Q2’26, attributing the development to the various reforms the Federal Government introduced in the maritime sector. This was contained in the NPA Operational Performance Report for […] The post Maritime Reforms: Nigeria’s ports record 12.3% rise in cargo throughput appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 7Investors gain N3.7trn ahead of Nigeria’s climb to frontier statusBy Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market closed last week on a positive note, as investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, gained N3.73 trillion. This comes ahead of the transition of the Nigerian market from unclassified to frontier market later this month. Market details last week showed that gains in MTN Nigeria by 5.0%, […] The post Investors gain N3.7trn ahead of Nigeria’s climb to frontier status appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 7FCCPC probes Uber over abrupt Nigeria exitABUJA — The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced a probe into Uber’s abrupt withdrawal from the Nigerian market, with particular focus on how the ride-hailing company handled unfulfilled services to customers. The FCCPC Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, disclosed this in an interview with Bloomberg on Sunday. Bello said the commission […] The post FCCPC probes Uber over abrupt Nigeria exit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 7Leemon Ikpea : The Industrialist Betting on Nigeria Rebirth Under Tinubu – THISDAYLIVEIndustrialist Leemon Ikpea is reportedly investing in Nigeria's potential rebirth under the Tinubu administration, indicating business confidence in the country's economic future.thisdaylive.com · Nigeria
POLITICSSep 72027: Don’t include me among candidates who can’t fix Nigeria  —  Adebayo replies Baba-AhmedAdebayo suggested that Baba-Ahmed’s experience with Obi may have influenced his assessment of the other presidential contenders. The post 2027: Don’t include me among candidates who can’t fix Nigeria — Adebayo replies Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 7Fuel subsidy : Nigerians must reject govt that has made life difficult - There is a call for Nigerians to reject a government that has made life difficult, specifically in connection with fuel subsidy policies. This reflects public discontent and political opposition.thesun.ng
POLITICSSep 7Nigerians better off under military rule – Donald DukeNigerians better off under military rule – Donald Duke Former Cross River State governor and presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, Donald Duke, has declared that Nigerians were better off under military rule. He argued that 27 years of civilian government had imposed enormous costs without delivering corresponding improvements in the lives of the people.“The […] The post Nigerians better off under military rule – Donald Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 7All Nigeria Varsities Debate Competition To Promote Reasoned Discourse – LOCThe Local Organizing Committee (LOC) has announced an all-Nigerian universities debate competition aimed at promoting reasoned discourse. This signifies an educational initiative focused on intellectual development.leadership.ng · Nigeria
HEALTHSep 7Closing The Diphtheria Gaps In NigeriaEfforts are underway to address and eliminate deficiencies in diphtheria prevention and control within Nigeria. This highlights a public health initiative to combat a significant infectious disease.leadership.ng · Nigeria
POLITICSSep 7Nigeria in a new Middle East, by Suleiman A. SuleimanIt was bemusing to read in the news that Nigeria has joined the Red Sea Alliance, an ostensibly “maritime security” coalition cobbled together by Saudi Arabia, along with 12 other predominantly Muslim countries in tow. The announcement exposes our current approach to foreign policy: episodic, sentimental, and reactive rather than deliberate and strategic. It has […] The post Nigeria in a new Middle East, by Suleiman A. Suleiman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 6Nigeria’s rehabilitation crisis deepens as 80% of occupational therapists leave….AS FSOT graduates 93 studentsBy Chioma Obinna Nigeria is facing an acute shortage of occupational therapists, with about 80 per cent of those trained in the country reportedly leaving for greener pastures, worsening access to rehabilitation services for more than 200 million Nigerians.The Acting Registrar of the Federal School of Occupational Therapy (FSOT), Lagos, Mrs […] The post Nigeria’s rehabilitation crisis deepens as 80% of occupational therapists leave appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria