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POLITICS5d agoChina urges Nigerian media to uphold one-China principleThe Chinese Embassy has urged Nigerian media organisations to distinguish between reporting on Taiwan and descriptions that could suggest the island is a sovereign country separate from China, prompting discussions on diplomatic sensitivities and editorial independence. Speaking at a meeting with media executives in Lagos, Mr Xu Fan, Director of Bilateral Relations and Commerce at […] The post China urges Nigerian media to uphold one-China principle appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoNiger intelligence agents expelled from France in sign of diplomatic strainTwo Nigerien intelligence officers were forced to leave France last month, French daily Le Monde has revealed, with one agent suspected of monitoring opposition figures on French soil. It is the latest sign of the deterioration in relations between the two countries since Niger’s 2023 military coup.RFI [en]
POLITICS5d agoFG targets five million Nigerians for poverty exit…trains 700 Oyo youths in AI, vocational skills By Adeola Badru The Federal Government has launched an expanded poverty reduction initiative targeting five million Nigerians over the next four years, with 700 youths trained in artificial intelligence (AI), graphics design and vocational skills in Oyo State. The intervention, implemented through the Office of the Senior […] The post FG targets five million Nigerians for poverty exit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD5d agoSobowale’ Death: Nigeria has lost distinguished media scholar – AmosunBy James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described the death of renowned communication scholar, veteran journalist and former Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, as a great loss to Nigeria’s media and academic communities and the nation at large. Amosun, in a condolence message said the late […] The post Sobowale’ Death: Nigeria has lost distinguished media scholar – Amosun appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoWhat happens to Nigerians living in communities without NNPC stations? – Atiku’s aide faults 30-day petrol discountPaul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol price reduction initiative, arguing that it would not provide adequate relief to Nigerians because of the limited reach of NNPC retail outlets. Ibe, who disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Friday, said the government should […] The post What happens to Nigerians living in communities without NNPC stations? – Atiku’s aide faults 30-day petrol discount appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoFrom Rescue to Scale: Nigeria’s reform story gains Asian momentumAt the centre of the discussion was a clear message: Nigeria’s reform story has moved beyond crisis management and is entering a phase in which results can be measured, tested and built upon. The post From Rescue to Scale: Nigeria’s reform story gains Asian momentum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH5d agoMental health care must be made affordable for young Nigerians — NMAThe Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has stressed the need to make mental health care affordable and accessible to young Nigerians, warning that the cost of professional support often prevents young people from seeking help when they need it. The post Mental health care must be made affordable for young Nigerians — NMA appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH5d agoNigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govtNigeria lacks adequate specialists and facilities to manage mental illnesses, the Lagos State Government has said, calling for a shift towards preventive mental healthcare to address growing mental health challenges, particularly among young people. The post Nigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD5d agoNigerian children losing local intelligence to social media influence – Lagos govtLagos State Government has raised concerns over the impact of social media and foreign influences on children’s mental health, calling for stronger preventive measures and improved parental guidance to protect young people. The post Nigerian children losing local intelligence to social media influence – Lagos govt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoNigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election loomsNigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operatorsAfricanews [en]
HEALTH5d agoSocial media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — AnabaThe Editor of Vanguard, Mr Eze Anaba, has called for urgent action to address mental health challenges among young Nigerians, warning that stigma, limited access to care and the harmful effects of social media remain major concerns for youth wellbeing. The post Social media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — Anaba appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS5d agoNigerian newspapers review: FG offers petrol at N1,350 for next 30 daysIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Federal Government saying it would offer a discount on petrol dispensed at the filling stations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited for the next 30 days. The post Nigerian newspapers review: FG offers petrol at N1,350 for next 30 days appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH5d agoNigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases — NCDCThe NCDC identified late presentation of patients as a factor contributing to the higher case fatality rate. The post Nigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases — NCDC appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS5d agoNiger set for $200 million financial package from IMFThe International Monetary Fund said Thursday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Niger that should see the west African nation receive around $203 million over three years to support its economic reformsAfricanews [en]
BUSINESS5d agoNigeria’s Growth Hits 4.2% As State Revenues Rise By 93% — World BankEducation’s share of total expenditure fell from 14.9 per cent in 2021 to 12.1 per cent in 2025, while health spending remained broadly stable at around seven per cent. The post Nigeria’s Growth Hits 4.2% As State Revenues Rise By 93% — World Bank appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS5d agoNigerian 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
WORLD5d agoComoros 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
POLITICS5d agoPipeline 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
BUSINESS5d agoNigeria’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
BUSINESS5d agoNigerian 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
POLITICS5d agoNigerian university suspends fee hike for wider consultation after backlashThe suspension came days after the university increased fees for students, which sharply raised what undergraduates pay. The post Nigerian university suspends fee hike for wider consultation after backlash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS5d agoAkeredolu at 70: Aiyedatiwa says late governor’s security vision shapes Nigeria’s futureBy Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said the late former governor of the state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, laid the foundation for Nigeria’s evolving security architecture through his advocacy for State Police and decentralised policing. Aiyedatiwa said Akeredolu’s push for a restructured security system had moved beyond regional advocacy to become a […] The post Akeredolu at 70: Aiyedatiwa says late governor’s security vision shapes Nigeria’s future appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS5d agoNigeria loses $2bn yearly to cocoa value addition gap — FG…production stuck at 300kg per hectare annually despite improved seedlings — CRINBy Cynthia Alo & Kafayat KokumoThe Federal Government has said that Nigeria loses about $2 billion annually in potential value from cocoa because the country’s processing capacity is largely underutilised.The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated this in Lagos on Wednesday […] The post Nigeria loses $2bn yearly to cocoa value addition gap — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS5d agoNigeria’s economy to grow at 4.3% in 2026 —World BankNigeria’s economy is expected to ‌ grow by 4.3 percent in 3026 and rise to an average 4.4% from 2027 to 2028, according to the World Bank, in its latest edition of Nigeria Development Update (NDU). This was contained in the latest edition of the NDU, released in Abuja, yesterday, with the bank assuring that […] The post Nigeria’s economy to grow at 4.3% in 2026 —World Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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