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CONFLICTAug 31Mutiny in Niger: a new test for the military junta - AnalysisBBC Afrique
POLITICSAug 31Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany angry with Akwa Ibom council chairperson over poor roadAkwa Ibom’s Itu LGA received N9.46bn in FAAC allocations under Chairperson Ubong Nkutt, but Ambassador Ita Enang is questioning the council’s spending and the state of infrastructure, including roads, while fiscal records challenge some of his revenue claims. The post Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany angry with Akwa Ibom council chairperson over poor road appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 31Nigeria’s bank financing may be fuelling environmental harm in Niger Delta – Fair Finance CoalitionCivil society groups have challenged Nigerian banks to take responsibility for the environmental and human rights consequences of projects they fund, particularly in oil-producing communities where livelihoods are being threatened. The post Nigeria’s bank financing may be fuelling environmental harm in Niger Delta – Fair Finance Coalition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 31Shettima returns to Nigeria after AU Summit in AngolaVP Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the high-level summit. The post Shettima returns to Nigeria after AU Summit in Angola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 31Falana urges Nigerian govt to ban petrol importationMr Falana said making the crude available to domestic refiners would reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported petroleum products and help ease the hardship caused by the removal of petrol subsidy. The post Falana urges Nigerian govt to ban petrol importation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 31Nigeria : Today Opposition Gathering in Abuja - the Choice Before Presidential CandidatesOpposition parties are gathering in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss the choices before presidential candidates. This signifies a key political event regarding the country's upcoming elections.allafrica.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 31Nigeria’s GDP grows 4.4% in Q2 2026 — NBSBy Elizabeth Adegbesan ABUJA — Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.4 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from the 4.2 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday. The growth was driven by improved performances in both the oil and non-oil sectors […] The post Nigeria’s GDP grows 4.4% in Q2 2026 — NBS appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 31Who’s in charge? PRP queries Tinubu, Shettima’s absence from Nigeria.Alleges president travelled to block release of FBI documents By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has queried the simultaneous absence of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from the country, asking pointedly who is in charge of governance in their absence. Speaking on Monday […] The post Who’s in charge? PRP queries Tinubu, Shettima’s absence from Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 31PZ Cussons Nigeria to pay shareholders N9.9 billion dividend after four-year pauseThe compensation package also offers an alternative of receiving shares instead of dividends to those who prefer increasing their existing holdings in the company to taking immediate cash rewards. The post PZ Cussons Nigeria to pay shareholders N9.9 billion dividend after four-year pause appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 31Meet 9-yr-old Nigerian girl, Charlotte teaching algebra on TikTokNine-year-old Charlotte Muritala from Ofa, Kwara State, has gained attention for her passion for mathematics and her efforts to teach other children through TikTok. The post Meet 9-yr-old Nigerian girl, Charlotte teaching algebra on TikTok appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 31Fuel: ‘Nigerians are too poor not to be subsidised’ — ADC fires back at PresidencyAccording to the ADC, Atiku’s proposal is not a return to the old subsidy regime but a controlled production incentive for Nigerian refineries, with a fiscal ceiling and mechanisms to track crude from refinery intake to finished products. The post Fuel: ‘Nigerians are too poor not to be subsidised’ — ADC fires back at Presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 31New survey shows voter apathy may continue among Nigerian undergraduates in 2027Since 2015, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made PVCs a prerequisite for voting in any election. The post New survey shows voter apathy may continue among Nigerian undergraduates in 2027 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 31Niger failed coup exposes cracks in the militarydw.com · Germany
POLITICSAug 31Political echoes of the fuel subsidy removal debates in Nigeria, By Uche IgweThe call to return the fuel subsidy has struck a chord, especially among the masses. It has received an overwhelming positive feedback from the Nigerian public. It is now a popular opinion and a conversation no serious politician in Nigeria can avoid, since the proposition to reverse it was made by the Presidential Candidate of […] The post Political echoes of the fuel subsidy removal debates in Nigeria, By Uche Igwe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 31Niger: Failed coup exposes junta's weakness — and Russia's influenceThe failed coup in Niger brings deep divisions within the military to light. As Russia's support highlights the junta's fading influence, soldiers continue to face jihadist attacks, poor equipment and little pay.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 31Niger turns to Nigerian ports amid diplomatic row with Benin RepublicNiger, a landlocked nation, has turned to Nigerian ports to meet its international trade needs following a diplomatic dispute with neighbouring Benin Republic, which has resulted in the closure of key border routes. The post Niger turns to Nigerian ports amid diplomatic row with Benin Republic appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 31Nigeria expresses concerns over failed coup in Niger, calls for return to constitutional order“The Government of Nigeria views with deep concern the current political and security situation in the Republic of Niger." The post Nigeria expresses concerns over failed coup in Niger, calls for return to constitutional order appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTAug 31Russia helped foil coup in Niger — OfficialIn a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaïev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested its assistance in quelling the mutiny which lasted for hours between 28 and 29 August. The post Russia helped foil coup in Niger — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 31Securing Nigeria’s economic re-birth: The Imperative of Bola Tinubu’s re-election, By Dan Aibangbe​President Bola Tinubu has always been driven by a single-minded vision: a Nigeria where every citizen enjoys equal opportunity, economic security, and a high quality of life. He did not seek power for the sake of office, but to build a lasting legacy that future generations can be proud of and build upon. Real structural […] The post Securing Nigeria’s economic re-birth: The Imperative of Bola Tinubu’s re-election, By Dan Aibangbe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 31Two Nigerians arrested in South Africa for allegedly carrying drugsThe agency said it had received and acted upon information about suspected drug-dealing activities in the neighbourhood, which led to the arrest of two Nigerians. The post Two Nigerians arrested in South Africa for allegedly carrying drugs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 31‘Dance of Shame’: How Nigerians turn suspected thieves into social media contentA growing social media trend in Nigeria has seen people accused of theft being made to dance after they are apprehended, with videos of the incidents attracting widespread attention online. The post ‘Dance of Shame’: How Nigerians turn suspected thieves into social media content appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 31Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutinyLife in Niamey returned to normal on Sunday, one day after Niger’s military regime put down a mutiny by soldiers.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSAug 31Zenith Bank, MTN Nigeria, AXA Mansard top stock pick this weekThis is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment decisions. The post Zenith Bank, MTN Nigeria, AXA Mansard top stock pick this week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTAug 31Inside the 24 - hour mutiny that threatened Niger ruling junta and how Russian forces intervenedeconomictimes.indiatimes.com · India