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POLITICSOct 9Nigerian states’ revenues rise 93%, but education spending drops — World BankThe World Bank says Nigeria’s 36 states recorded a 93 per cent increase in revenues between 2023 and 2025, but education received a declining share of the sector’s expenditure. The post Nigerian states’ revenues rise 93%, but education spending drops — World Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9Oil: the inside story of Simon Tiemtoré's failed foray into the African downstream marketLe banquier américano-burkinabé s’était positionné, via Lilium Capital Group, pour l’acquisition d’un réseau de quelque 400 stations-service. Mais les discussions n’ont finalement pas abouti. Coulisses.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 9Atiku, NDC Fault FG’s 30-Day Petrol DiscountAtiku questioned what would happen when the discount ended, arguing that a temporary reduction would not address transport fares and food prices. The post Atiku, NDC Fault FG’s 30-Day Petrol Discount appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 9Anosike Plans to Industrialise Umuahia, Make It True State CapitalThe Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has unveiled plans to develop and industrialise Umuahia to make it a cosmopolitan city befittingthisdaylive · nigeria
CONFLICTOct 9Ukraine takes Russia fight to ‘scorching sands’ of Sahelnews · australia
POLITICSOct 9GMA, Akuapem South Municipal Assembly owe Pantang Hospital GH¢33,100 - PACThe Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the recovery of GH¢33,100 owed to Pantang Hospital by the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) and the Akuapem South Municipal Assembly for treating persons with mental health conditions found on the...ghanaweb · ghana
POLITICSOct 9In Cameroon, Maurice Kamto tries the éminence grise strategyAlors que le MRC s’apprête à désigner son successeur lors d’une convention toujours contestée, l’opposant reste présent en coulisses. En retrait, il travaille à l’implantation nationale du parti et veut peser sur ses futures alliances électorales.Jeune Afrique
WORLDOct 9Zimbabwean tycoon who died in helicopter crash laid to restAt the funeral in Harare, Wicknell Chivayo was eulogised as an industrious businessmanAfricanews [en]
POLITICSOct 9Taiwo Oyedele explains 30-day fuel discountMinister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has explained the implications of the 30-day petrol discount introduced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Retail, insisting that the initiative is not a return to fuel subsidy. Oyedele disclosed this in a statement shared on his X platform on Friday, saying […] The post Taiwo Oyedele explains 30-day fuel discount appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 9Comoros vs Nigeria Preview: Super Falcons begin 2028 Olympic race in IkenneNigeria, Africa’s most successful women’s national team, return to Olympic qualifying after their appearance at Paris 2024 ended a 16-year absence from the competition. The post Comoros vs Nigeria Preview: Super Falcons begin 2028 Olympic race in Ikenne appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 9CHRISTMAS: FAAN plans runway repairs at Owerri airportBy Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said plans are underway to temporarily close the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, for essential repairs and resurfacing works. FAAN said the closure was tentatively scheduled to commence on October 20, 2026, and last approximately 25 days, subject to final confirmation. Director […] The post CHRISTMAS: FAAN plans runway repairs at Owerri airport appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9ADC vows to publish independently collated 2027 election resultsADC says it will publish verified polling-unit results during the 2027 elections but acknowledges INEC's authority to declare official results and winners. The post ADC vows to publish independently collated 2027 election results appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTOct 9Tigray war: Why peace talks may fail before they even begin {Africanews Debates}The November 2022 Pretoria agreement ended the previous war between Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). However, the renewed fighting has exposed how fragile that settlement remains.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 9Cars burned and shops looted as anti-immigration protests rock South AfricaSouth Africa saw violent anti-immigration protests in Soweto and Durban on Thursday, 8 October, after a Constitutional Court ruling eased restrictions on asylum applications.Africanews [en]
WORLDBREAKINGOct 9Cars burned and shops looted as anti-immigration protests rock South AfricaEuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 9NNPC filling stations to sell petrol at landing cost to cushion global oil price shocks — PresidencyThe latest decision to have NNPC Retail sell petrol at landing cost has also generated debate over whether the arrangement amounts to a return to fuel subsidy. The post NNPC filling stations to sell petrol at landing cost to cushion global oil price shocks — Presidency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 9Fuel Discount: Obidient Movement faults FG, backs subsidy restorationBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Obidient Movement has faulted the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount initiative, questioning the figures used to calculate fuel-related interventions and accusing the government of failing to provide sufficient transparency in the management of the petroleum sector. The movement said the temporary discount raised questions about the government’s position on […] The post Fuel Discount: Obidient Movement faults FG, backs subsidy restoration appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 9INEC to display voter register, distribute PVCs in 168 Taraba wardsThe one-week exercise, which will run until 16 October, will allow registered voters to verify their details, collect available PVCs and raise claims or objections over entries in the register The post INEC to display voter register, distribute PVCs in 168 Taraba wards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 9Pipeline Contract Row: MOSIEND warns against ethnic division in Niger DeltaBy Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has called for restraint amid the controversy surrounding pipeline surveillance contracts, warning that disagreements over contracts and money must not be allowed to trigger ethnic tension in the region. The group, one of the Niger […] The post Pipeline Contract Row: MOSIEND warns against ethnic division in Niger Delta appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9Plateau among states seeking $500m ACReSAL funding boostPlateau State is among eight states in northern Nigeria supporting a proposed $500 million additional financing for the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project The post Plateau among states seeking $500m ACReSAL funding boost appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 9Fuel Discount: Lagos APC challenges opposition to offer alternativeBy Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged opposition parties criticising the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount initiative to present credible alternatives, insisting that Nigerians’ welfare should take precedence over political considerations. The party urged opposition leaders to move beyond condemning the intervention and explain what they would […] The post Fuel Discount: Lagos APC challenges opposition to offer alternative appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 9Nigeria’s raw commodity exports will be under focus as agribusiness leaders meet in UyoAs Nigeria struggles to turn its agricultural wealth into industrial growth and jobs, agribusiness leaders are targeting investment, processing and export opportunities at a regional conference in Uyo. The post Nigeria’s raw commodity exports will be under focus as agribusiness leaders meet in Uyo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 9Atiku speaks on Tinubu’s 30-day fuel discountFormer Vice-President Atiku Abubakar questions the timing and effectiveness of the federal government's proposed 30-day petrol discount, saying it offers no lasting relief to Nigerians. The post Atiku speaks on Tinubu’s 30-day fuel discount appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 9Nigerian states’ revenue rises 93%, education spending falls — World BankNigeria’s 36 states recorded a 93 per cent increase in revenue between 2023 and 2025, but education’s share of total expenditure declined, the World Bank has said. The bank disclosed this in its latest Nigeria Development Update, which examined how increased public revenue has influenced spending priorities across the federation. The report was made available […] The post Nigerian states’ revenue rises 93%, education spending falls — World Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria