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Tourism Media Roundtable 2025 Set To Harness Media, Technology For Nigeria’s Tourism Growth
Nigeria’s tourism story is about to be rewritten. On October 10, 2025, Nene-Uwa Hub Ltd, in partnership with Red Clay Advisory, will host the Tourism Media Roundtable 2025 (TMR 2025) at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos....

Nigeria@65: Tinubu eyes promised land amid unpopular reforms
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the President Bola Tinubu administration has never failed to tell the world it inherited an economy on ventilators, whenever the opportunity presented itself. However,...

Nigeria to Host First-Ever International Air Show in December 2025
The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, under the leadership of Minister Festus Keyamo, has unveiled plans for Nigeria’s inaugural International Air Show, set to take place in December 2025 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International...

Nigerian National Detained In Delhi For Overstaying Visa, Deportation Initiated
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) In a significant crackdown on illegal foreign nationals, the Operations Cell of the South West District Police has successfully traced and detained a Nigerian national found to be overstaying in India, Delhi...


Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (07/10/25)
1 Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: Growth Yet To Fully Translate Into Enough Jobs, Tinubu Admits … Targets Production Of 2m Barrels Of Oil Daily By...

WORLD TOURISM DAY 2025: LCCI Calls For Sustainable Transformation In Nigeria’s Tourism Sector
4 The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for greater private sector collaboration, innovation, and investment to drive sustainable transformation in Nigeria’s tourism sector. The call was made on Friday as the Chamber joined...

Sports2 minutes ago NPFL: Remo Stars, Rangers Return To Winning Ways The reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Remo Stars and Rangers International, returned to winning ways on Monday, October 6, securing wins after a shaky...
The reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Remo Stars and Rangers International, returned to winning ways on Monday, October 6, securing wins after a shaky spell of results. Remo Stars defeated Wikki Tourists 2-0 at the MKO...

South Africans express worry over losing World Cup ticket to Nigeria, new reason emerges
South Africans are venting their anger as an administrative error could cost the country a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup The anger from fans was stirred up after FIFA docked Bafana Bafana three points in the World Cup qualifiers Nigeria has...

Retired Nigerian Air Vice Marshal Dies Aboard British Airways Flight to Abuja
A retired Nigerian Air Vice Marshal died early Monday aboard a British Airways flight from London to Abuja. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Barcelona, Spain, after the passenger became unresponsive mid-flight. The flight left Heathrow...

Remo Stars defeat Wikki Tourists 2–0 to extend fine home form
Defending champions, Remo Stars, continued their impressive home run in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a hard-fought 2–0 victory over Wikki Tourists MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta yesterday, in an encounter that came alive in...

Ethiopian envoy visits Ganduje, seeks aviation partnership with Nigeria
The Ethiopian Envoy to Nigeria, Legesse Gerenew Haile, has paid a homely courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The Ethiopian envoy used the instance of...

New Yam Festival to boost Enugu economy, tourism in December
Enugu is set to experience a major economic and cultural boost as the 2025 New Yam Music Festival (NYMF) brings together thousands of visitors, investors, and cultural enthusiasts from across the world this December. Organisers of the festival...

Sports1 hour ago Super Eagles Arrive In South Africa For World Cup Qualifier Against Lesotho The Super Eagles of Nigeria have settled into Polokwane, South Africa, as preparations begin for Friday’s all-important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have settled into Polokwane, South Africa, as preparations begin for Friday’s all-important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe, has confirmed that the team’s camp...

Nigerian Child Rights Act: FG Pledges to Work with Stakeholders Once Review Concluded
•As Tinubu, Hanatu, Sanwo-Olu, others hail Kanyeyachukwu artistic capabilities •Foundation seeks training of more professionals, funds to support families with autistic children Oluchi Chibuzor The federal government has said it will work with...

Nigeria, World Teachers’ Day, non-violence
By Ebuka Ukoh Honoured in word and deed “Nigeria’s teachers carry the future on their shoulders, but the nation is crushing their spirit. It is time to replace empty words with fair pay, and speeches with real investment.” Every October 5, the...

69-Year-Old Nigerian Adventurer Traverses 40 Countries in 99 Days Power-Bike Ride for Boy’s Mental Health
Mary Nnah In a monumental display of endurance and advocacy, 69-year-old Nigerian adventurer Ibi Sofekun, aka Firekiss, has completed his “Ride for the Boy Child” journey, covering 40 countries in 99 days across Europe and Africa on his power...

Nigeria: A Disappointing Nation at 65
The Advocate By Onikepo Braithwaite Onikepo.braithwaite@thisdaylive.com Happy 65th Independence Anniversary? No, Not With Somtochukwu’s Death The tragic death of Arise TV’s beautiful 29 year old Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, is an indication...

Inside Nigeria’s N14trn skincare market
Wuraola Ibitoye browses Instagram for imported serums, while Vivian Adeolu opts for Nigerian-made face washes and moisturizers – a contrast that captures the two sides of Nigeria’s beauty industry. Nigeria’s skincare market is huge, estimated at...

Skipper’s Eye Hospital launches in Abuja to curb medical tourism
• Urges govt to subsidise eye care services Skipper Eye-Q Super Speciality Hospitals Nigeria has launched a new super specialty eye hospital in Abuja as part of efforts to reduce medical tourism. It explained that many Nigerians were forced to...