Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 236 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
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According to the state government, the objective is to establish a fully digital, transparent and reliable land administration framework in Enugu State The post Enugu govt resumes survey revalidation, digitisation exercise appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
INEC says with the previous voter register standing at over 93 million, it is expected to cross 100 million when the just-concluded nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) is finalised. The post 2027: INEC projects over 100 million registered voters appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the committee, mandated to report back in two weeks, is to investigate allegations of corruption and inflated costs in the purchase of Lexus SUVs and Hilux trucks during Mr Agbebaku’s tenure as speaker. The post Corruption Allegation: Edo assembly inaugurates panel to probe ex-speaker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The NBA applauded the governor for providing 40 official vehicles to judges of the High Court, Shari’ah Court of Appeal and Customary Court of Appeal The post NBA commends Uba Sani for strengthening Judiciary in Kaduna State appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The plaintiff said he initially won the NDC's primary for the district but only discovered the alleged substitution after obtaining a Certified True Copy of the candidate's information uploaded to INEC on 23 July, which recognised Patrick Asadu as the party’s candidate. The post 2027: Businessman sues INEC, NDC over substitution of his name in Enugu North ticket appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The governor received the award on Tuesday at the 8th edition of Blueprint Newspapers’ Annual Public Lecture, Impact Series and Awards, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja The post Gov Lawal wins Blueprint’s 2026 award for efficient public resource management, transparency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
While Peter Obi urged Nigerians to vote against politicians who breach the peace agreement, Omoyele Sowore dismissed the accord as a “ritual” and called for sanctions against violators. The post Tinubu, Obi, Sowore, others sign peace accord ahead of 2027 campaigns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
He recounts his role in his uncle’s second-term victory, alleging massive APC spending and revealing alleged behind-the-scenes interventions by prominent political figures. The post ‘I defeated 17 governors with my phone’ — Davido speaks on Osun election, Tinubu, Akpabio, Okpebholo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-industrialisation, Patrick Ubru, disclosed this when journalists visited the Nortra Tractor Assembly Plant established by the state government on Tuesday. The post Enugu leases 67 tractors to farmers to boost mechanised farming appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
NSEMA urges the federal government, Kaduna State Government, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), relevant dam authorities, the Nigerian Hydrological Agency, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and security agencies to urgently assess the reported cracks. The post Niger agency raises alarm over cracks at Kaduna dam, warns of flood risk appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The First Lady on Tuesday launched the South-West Zonal National Community Food Bank in Ogun State, urging state governments across the region to replicate the initiative to strengthen the fight against food insecurity and malnutrition The post Oluremi Tinubu flags off National Community Food Bank, commissions PMB Estate in Ogun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The police public relations officer in Nigwr State, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a crime bulletin. The post Four arrested over killing of man, 30, in Minna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The seminar is set to bring together leading policymakers, regulators, exporters, manufacturers, investors and other key stakeholders to explore practical strategies for unlocking value and accelerating growth in Nigeria's non-oil export sector The post Zenith Bank to host 10th International Trade Seminar on Unlocking Nigeria’s Non-oil Export Potential appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Stakeholder Engagement session was held on Thursday, 6 August 2026, at the Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, focused on expanding access to Medogen SubQ, a World Health Organization prequalified (WHO PQ) Family Planning product produced The post Oyo Primary Healthcare Board engages VIYA Health Nigeria to expand access to WHO-PreQualified DMPA SC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Let’s not deny it. Nigeria is firmly in the era of heavy reliance on digital payments. Due to this fast growing dependence, trust, security and regulatory compliance are increasingly important to the country’s financial system. Financial institutions face growing pressure to prevent fraud, protect customer information and detect financial crime, as consumers and businesses move […] OPay continues to invest in compliance and governance, builds long-term trust
Belgian club, Zulte Waregem have announced the signing of Nigerian youngster, Maliq Musa, DAILY POST reports. De Boeren signed Musa from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, outfit, Ikorodu City. Zulte Waregem beat Spanish giants, Barcelona and a number of other top European clubs to the youngster’s signature. The young Nigerian will start with Jong Essevee […] Transfer: Belgian club, Zulte Waregem snap up Nigerian youngster
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright has identified Chelsea as the team he believes will present the greatest challenge to the Gunners’ Premier League title defence in the 2026–27 season. Following three consecutive second-place finish in the EPL (2023–25), Mikel Arteta successfully guided the north London club to the championship in the 2025–26 season. They boasted the […] EPL: ‘They’ve brought in some experienced players’ – Ian Wright names club to challenge Arsenal for title
Kabiru Salisu has sealed a move to Al-Jabalain in Saudi Arabia, DAILY POST reports. Salisu joined the Saudi Arabian side from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Ranchers Bees. He played a pivotal role in the Kaduna club’s promotion to the NPFL last season. Ranchers Bees are expected to find a replacement for the player […] NPFL: Saudi club Al-Jabalain sign Salisu from Ranchers Bees
The Greater Aba Development Authority, GADA, has warned landlords and other land developers in Aba to adhere to government-approved safety standards and stop engaging the services of quacks for their building projects. GADA, an Abia State government agency, gave the warning at Umuozue, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area on Tuesday, in response to the recent […] Building collapses: Abia Govt warns landlords against engaging quack contractors
A United States-based policy advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York has vowed that there will be no cover-up over the alleged drug trafficking allegations involving Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu. Von Batten-Montague-York made the vow in a statement posted on X on Tuesday. The firm said that President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice, DOJ, fought the […] Alleged drug trafficking: ‘No cover-up for Tinubu’ – US firm
Deputy spokesman of the 10th House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has explained why the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike cannot be blamed for the recent flooding in Abuja. Agbese, in a statement on Tuesday, said it was unfair to criticise Wike over the recent flooding in parts of Abuja. Recall that […] Why Wike can’t be blamed for Abuja flooding – Rep Deputy spokesman, Agbese
Investors in the Nigerian stock market have lost approximately N4.5 trillion in six consecutive trading sessions. The prolonged bearish run saw investors lose N3.8 trillion in four trading sessions last week, followed by additional losses of N106 billion and N544 billion on Monday and Tuesday this week, respectively. DAILY POST reports that the NGX Group management, led by its […] NGX: Investors lose N4.5tn in six consecutive sessions after management’s visit to Tinubu
A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Kawu Baraje, has described governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “tenants” in government houses, saying the ruling party has lost the confidence of Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. He stated this while speaking to journalists at […] APC governors are ‘tenants’ in govt houses – Baraje
Lagos State branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, has raised concerns over gaps in pharmaceutical regulation in the state, warning that inadequate staffing of key regulatory offices and the prolonged absence of a fully constituted Governing Council for the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, PCN, could undermine medicine safety and professional standards. The society […] Lagos pharmacists raise concern over drug regulation gaps, seek PCN Council
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho has opened up on the conversation that saw Vinicius Junior turn down a move to Arsenal. Vinicius returned from the 2026 World Cup break with his future up in the air. With one year left on his contract, the Brazil winger was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal. The […] Transfer: How I convinced Vinicius Jr to snub Arsenal – Mourinho
Joseph Arumala has sealed a move to Egyptian Premier League club, Al Ittihad, DAILY POST reports. Arumala joined Al Ittihad from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, club, Ikorodu City. The young striker was one of the top performers in the NPFL last season, scoring 13 goals for the Oga Boys. Ikorodu City finished fourth in […] NPFL: Arumala leaves Ikorodu City for Egyptian club, Al Ittihad
Malawi forward, Tabitha Chawinga is backing her younger sister, Temwa Chawinga to win the Women’s Ballon d’Or. The Kansas City current player claimed the Golden Boot at the just concluded Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. Temwa finished with five goals to win the award ahead of Barbra Banda, Marie Ngah Manga and […] Ballon d’Or: ‘One of the best’ – Tabitha Chawinga names player to win award
Nigerian businessman and social commentator, Prince Isaac Fayose, has expressed sadness over the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike’s comment on the outcome of the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. Wike, while speaking with journalists on Tuesday, claimed that the Federal Government did not deploy its influence against Governor Ademola Adeleke of the […] ‘God will shock you’ – Isaac Fayose fumes over Wike’s controversial remarks on Osun election
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Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho has claimed that Rodri had doubts about joining the LaLiga giants this summer. Rodri eventually signed for Madrid’s eternal rivals, Barcelona, after deciding to leave Manchester City. The Spain midfielder had been linked with Los Blancos, and Mourinho admits he even spoke with the player. In an interview with Spanish […] Transfer: Mourinho reveals why Rodri snubbed Real Madrid for Barcelona
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The Trump administration has launched a sweeping expansion to deportations where the government has argued it can send people to a country that is not their home nation. The post Liberia to receive about 1,200 US deportees appeared first on Vanguard News.
Davido said the disagreement arose when Wande Coal planned to release the original song first and subsequently use his contribution for a remix. The post Wande Coal to Davido: ‘Come My Way’ did well without you appeared first on Vanguard News.
The 81st session of the UN General Assembly will open on Sept. 8 while the general debate holds from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28. The post Tinubu to address world leaders at UN September 23 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Thirty years after, former South Side Compton Crips gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, appeared in court Monday for his trial over the alleged murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur, who was gunned down in Las Vegas. He is the first person to be brought to trial in the case. He is charged on […] The post 30 years after Tupac’s death, ‘Keffe D’ Davis on trial for orchestrating 1996 Killing appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Ebunoluwa Sessou, Providence Ayanfeoluwa & Peace Louis LAGOS — MOTORISTS, truck drivers and other road users in the Mile 2-Kirikiri area of Apapa in Lagos State, yesterday, lamented the worsening gridlock in the area, as the situation disrupted deliveries and forced motorists to spend several hours on the road. The development, according to some […] The post New terminal responsible for Kirikiri – Apapa traffic appeared first on Vanguard News.
•Create diseases, tumor, cancer, high BP, strokeBy Gabriel EwepuMeat has its primary source from livestock including cows, goats, sheep, poultry products, and among others. This important source of protein is now a dangerous means of deadly parasites causing terminal diseases which are contracted from animals slaughtered at the abattoirs by butchers and sold to Nigerians. […] The post Abattoirs silently ravaging Nigerians, animal experts warn appeared first on Vanguard News.
Trump announced the three-day reprieve from 50-percent duties on select goods just hours before a midnight deadline. The post Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days appeared first on Vanguard News.
… Stakeholders tie rise to urbanisation, population growth, othersBy Cynthia AloNigeria’s import bill on palm oil rose by 194.4 percent year-on- year (yoy) to N23.16 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26) from N7.87 billion in the corresponding period of 2025 (Q1’25). This is contained in the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Foreign Trade […] The post Palm oil import bill rises 194% to N23bn appeared first on Vanguard News.
Campaigning kicks off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms. The post Campaigns kick off in Nigerian presidential race appeared first on Vanguard News.
The rise was spurred by a 13 percent hike in the price cap on household energy bills that took effect last month, a consequence of the ongoing US-Iran war. The post UK inflation rises 2.9% in July on higher energy bills appeared first on Vanguard News.
The UAE is home to a sizeable Iranian community and has been a major trading partner for US-sanctioned Iran, at least before the war. The post UAE suspends trade, financial dealings with Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) has formally commenced operations, ushering in a new era of economic regulation designed to make Nigeria’s ports more transparent, competitive, predictable and efficient. The agency’s commencement follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026, which established NPERA as […] The post NPERA commences operations as port economic regulator appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Innocent Anaba The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revoked the license of Universal Insurance Plc and appointed a receiver/provisional liquidator to commence the process of winding up the company’s affairs. The cancellation, which took effect on August 14, 2026, followed the company’s alleged failure to meet the prescribed Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR) applicable to its […] The post NAICOM revokes Universal Insurance’s licence, appoints receiver appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The three tiers of government have shared N3.007 trillion as July 2026 revenue. The revenue was shared at the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, meeting held, yesterday, on the sidelines of the ongoing National Council on Federation and Economic Development, NACOFED, jn Owerri, Imo State. This moth’s shared revenue was […] The post FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N3 trn appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Udeme Akpan Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE, DPRP, has secured $1 billion in underwriting backing from Marob Strategies and Consulting DIFC Ltd and Lilium Capital Group ahead of its planned initial public offering, IPO. The $1 billion programme comprises a completed and funded $600 million private placement and a $400 million underwriting commitment for […] The post Dangote Refinery IPO gets $1bn underwriting backing from Marob, Lilium appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Nigerian naira remained relatively firm against the United States dollar on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with the currency trading around the N1,350 per dollar level at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while the parallel market maintained a wider spread. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 19, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief BudgIT, a civic-tech organisation promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public finance, has urged the Federal Government not to dismiss the United States Department of State’s 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, which scored Nigeria low for the second consecutive year. The organisation made the call in a statement by its Country […] The post Don’t dismiss US 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, BudgIT tells FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
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JOS—No fewer than 24 persons have been killed and several others injured following gunmen attack on Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The post 24 killed, many injured in fresh Plateau attack appeared first on Vanguard News.
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, retd, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, ex-Minister of External Affairs, General Ike Nwachukwu, retd., and former Ogun State governor, Chief Segun Osoba and Publisher of ThisDay/Arise Media, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, are among the eminent Nigerians expected at the 40th anniversary book launch and reunion of Vanguard Newspapers. The […] The post IBB, IGP, Ike Nwachukwu, Osoba, Obaigbena, others for ‘Vanguard at 40’ book launch appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja For a state that has acquired a reputation for producing some of Nigeria’s most fiercely contested elections in recent years, the outcome of last Saturday’s Osun
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• Deal comprises completed, funded $600m private placement, $400m underwriting commitment •Transaction reflects confidence in refinery’s strategic role, says Africa’s richest man •Oramah: Transaction demonstrated the appetite for African-led capital
Ibrahim Shuaibu in Dutse A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Kawu Baraje, has predicted that the party would reclaim power in Bauchi, Jigawa and other
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Orashi National Congress (ONC) has endorsed the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), High Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs ahead of the 2027 Rivers State
Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has charged the newly elected Local Government Chairmen, a Commissioner and six Special Advisers to justify public confidence through competence,
Olawale Ajimotokan Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has downplayed the threat of the opposition, bragging that President Bola Tinubu would easily breeze to victory in the 2027 presidential election.
• We’re studying the results, says campaign DG •ADC alleges victory collaboration as Adeleke refutes working with opposition • We’re finalising documentation of victims of election-related violence, Imole council •Davido
Chuks Okocha in Abuja Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has narrated how he rejected an attempt by then Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu to become his
• APC restructures plans nationwide as G-100 meets House Minority Caucus, schedules unity summit for August 31, says Nigeria can’t afford another four years of ruling party Adedayo Akinwale in
• Atiku, Makinde shun ceremony •Musa: no security architecture can guarantee peaceful polls if political actors opt for violence •Says US military technology bolstering operational success against insecurity • Army
• Tinubu canvasses sector’s digital transformation, sustainable human capital devt Hammed Shittu in Ilorin 348 vice chancellors of the nation’s universities under the aegis of Committee of Vice Chancellors of
• NIS Explains Central facility produces 1,000 passports hourly, Says Kano migration not targeted at North • Kawu after Senate fact-finding visit clarifies new system will eliminate delays, corruption •
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto Major stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kebbi State have reaffirmed what they described as “absolute confidence” in the re-election of Governor Nasir Idris
• Commissions NEDC-funded fertility centre, maternity complex Michael Olugbode in Abuja Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has pledged stronger collaboration with the federal government and development partners to transform
Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria’s human rights crisis assumed a more troubling dimension in July, with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recording 354,997 complaints, even as the commission entered
Chuks Okocha in Abuja United States District judge, Beryl Howell, has issued Donald Trump-appointed attorney, Jeanine Pirro, four additional days to release the drug-trafficking records of Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu.
Fidelis David in Akure Former Senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, Babafemi Ojudu, Tuesday demanded urgent explanations from the federal government over the fate of the Akure-Ado-Ekiti dual carriageway project,
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested the alleged Nigerian arrowhead of an international cocaine trafficking cartel at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos,
• Union alleges fake bank account inserted into payroll system to divert October 2022, January 2023 deductions Michael Olugbode in Abuja Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has
• Eight major oil firms nearly double Q2 profits Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Crude oil prices rose sharply yesterday as renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, including an attack
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has approved the disbursement of a total sum of N3.007 trillion revenue generated in July to the federal government, the
• Fingers govs, top officials, says it may breed intimidation •Urges Peace C’ttee to convene parties, INEC, others’ meeting Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Former President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday raised concerns
• Finance minister hails FG for improving FAAC from N600m in 2023 to N2.8trn Amby Uneze in Owerri Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and the Minister of Finance and
• TCN: Facility to ensure reliable supply to 70,000 residents Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Peter Uzoho in Lagos The federal government yesterday commissioned upgraded transmission infrastructure at Alausa and
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