Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 17th August, 2026
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 17th August, 2026. 1. INEC Declares
Nigeria targets local production of military hardware, anti-drone systems
Nigeria is boosting its defence industry by targeting local production of military hardware and anti-drone systems, reducing reliance on imports and creati
Cameroon joins Nigeria, South Africa in exclusive club of men’s and women’s title winners
Cameroon have finally reached the summit of African women’s football, lifting their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after a…
RMAFC concludes review of revenue formula for office holders
The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has completed a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Formula and concluded...
Court nullifies PENGASSAN Chevron elections, orders fresh poll
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, has nullified the September 16, 2025 elections conducted by the Petroleum and Natural Gas…
Rethinking the CBN’s Mandate: Lessons from Malaysia for Nigeria
During a recent academic study tour of key financial institutions in Malaysia with some of my PhD students from Nasarawa State University,…
India-Nigeria trade hits $9bn as firms deepen local production
The expanding corporate presence also signals a shift from an export-driven relationship towards local production. Indian companies are increasingly establishing manufacturing
220-hour Guinness challenge spotlights SGBV laws, survivors’ rights
A 220-hour Guinness World Record marathon reading has been launched in Abuja to raise awareness of sexual and gender-based violence laws and…
The N159 trn question: When borrowing becomes betrayal
By Moshood Oshunfurewa There is a certain tragedy in watching a nation articulate its own contradictions in public. On one hand, the…
Growing menace of infrastructure vandalism
The perceived stripping of metal fittings from a flyover bridge around Alakija, Lagos, is another frightening reminder of the growing menace of…
Opinion When Rice Becomes The Pathway To Electoral Relevance
By Favour Godwin The average Nigerian voter, it seems, increasingly needs an incentive to vote. Voting is no longer necessarily about conviction…
Opinion Osun Has Spoken Tinubus Democratic Test Passed
...Adeleke’s victory has answered the critics, strengthened Nigeria’s democracy and challenged governors to allow the people’s mandate to prevail ..The people of…
APC studies result, weighs legal options
The APC said it was studying the result of the election and would determine its next course of action after consulting its…
AI disruption: 9m Nigerian jobs may disappear by 2030 –Experts
Nigeria is entering an AI-driven labour-market transition at a critical time, with millions of young people seeking jobs even as artificial intelligence…