Vice President Kashim Shettima urges stakeholders to expand support for MSMEs, push digital and agri-growth for jobs and economic transformation Abuja Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has called on financial institutions, government agencies and private-sector partners to deepen and broaden support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), saying the sector is central to Nigeria’s […]

FG LAUNCHES NATIONAL IDP POLICY TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND DURABLE SOLUTIONS IN KATSINA AND ZAMFARAThe Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) in collaboration with state authorities, the Northwest Governors’ Forum (NWGF) and international partners has formally launched a comprehensive policy framework and State Action Plans aimed at addressing the plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in […]

CIVIL SOCIETY ESCALATES PRESSURE ON SENATE OVER ‘CONDITIONAL’ ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CLAUSEA coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has intensified pressure on the Nigerian Senate, demanding that the real-time electronic transmission of election results be made mandatory and unconditional in the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act warning that a Senate-approved “conditional” clause could weaken the […]

SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN CLASHES WITH SENATOR ZAM OVER COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPA tense confrontation erupted at the National Assembly in Abuja on Monday, February 16, 2026, as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi Central) clashed with Senator Titus Zam (APC-Benue North-West), Chairman of the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The standoff followed allegations that Akpoti-Uduaghan […]

EL RUFAI FACES CYBERCRIME CHARGES OVER ALLEGED INTERCEPTION OF NSA RIBADU’S PHONE CALLSThe Department of State Services (DSS) has filed three-count cybercrime charges against former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai at the Federal High Court, Abuja, accusing him of unlawfully intercepting the telephone communications of National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu. The prosecution’s charge […]

Tinubu lauds strategic industrial and trade pact with UAE partners

FG Promises Transparent and Accountable Social Investment Delivery

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice-President Kashim Shettima to lead a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Kano State following a devastating fire disaster at Singer Market, one of Nigeria’s largest food commodity hubs. The delegation will convey the President’s condolences to victims, pledge federal support and financial aid, and assist in efforts to reopen […]

African First Ladies’ Forum Recognises Senator Tinubu’s Contributions to Women’s Welfare The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) has formally recognised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her sustained contributions to the welfare of women and children particularly in girl-child education, maternal health, hygiene and general support for mothers and children across […]

Nigeria: Renewed Hope Agenda Headlines Grassroots Boosts, Diaspora Engagement, and Political Mobilisation 1. New Nationwide Mobilisation Movement Launched in LagosA political support group has inaugurated the “Asiwaju Le’kan Si 2027” initiative to consolidate and extend President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections. The launch ceremony in Lagos drew party officials, traditional […]

INEC Fixes Feb 20, 2027 for Presidential & National Assembly Elections; March 6, 2027 for Governorship & State Assembly Polls (Nigeria) Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has officially announced the timetable for the 2027 general elections, scheduling the Presidential and National Assembly polls for Saturday, February 20, 2027, and the Governorship […]

FUBARA DISSOLVES RIVERS CABINET, APPOINTS NEW CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, has dissolved the entire State Executive Council with immediate effect and appointed a new Chief Press Secretary, marking a major shake‑up in the state’s political leadership. The sweeping action was announced on Thursday evening in a government statement issued […]

DSS EXPLAINS SEIZURE OF EL‑RUFAI’S PASSPORT AT ABUJA AIRPORT The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a formal clarification regarding the seizure of the international passport of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El‑Rufai at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, denying reports that security operatives attempted to arrest him upon his arrival from […]

FRSC FIRES 43 OFFICERS OVER DESERTION, MISCONDUCT, SCANDALOUS BEHAVIOUR The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dismissed 43 of its personnel over offences bordering on desertion, scandalous behaviour, and misconduct during patrol operations. The decisive action, announced on Thursday, underscores the Corps’ zero-tolerance policy on indiscipline and ethical breaches within its ranks. The agency described […]

SENATE CLARIFIES IReV ONLY FOR RESULTS TRANSMISSION, NOT ELECTRONIC VOTING The Nigerian Senate on Thursday moved to quell growing confusion and misinformation surrounding the ongoing amendments to the Electoral Act, clarifying that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing Portal (IReV) is strictly a platform for uploading manually counted election results, and not an […]

SENATE GRILLS ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL OVER ₦28TN REVENUE, ZERO CAPITAL ALLOCATIONS The Senate Committee on Finance on Thursday unleashed a blistering interrogation of the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, over the handling of Nigeria’s public finances particularly the reported ₦28 trillion realised by revenue-generating agencies, yet zero capital budget allocations to many Ministries, Departments […]

A heated confrontation in the Nigerian Senate ended with Senator Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan storming out of a budget defence session after clashing with the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Steel Development, Senator Patrick Ndubueze. The exchange unfolded on Wednesday during deliberations on the Ministry of Steel Development’s 2026 budget and focused heavily on the Ajaokuta […]

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that it will commence nationwide ward‑level enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) beginning Monday, February 16, 2026, marking a major expansion in Nigeria’s identity registration drive following a presidential directive to deepen national identity coverage. Grassroots Identity Push Starts February 16 In a statement signed by the Commission’s […]

ABUJA / LAGOS, Nigeria The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a major operational breakthrough, announcing the full restoration and optimisation of its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Motor Spirit (MS) production block, reaching its nameplate capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) the first refinery in the world to hit this benchmark for its CDU […]

FG Hails Imo State as Leader in State-Owned Power GenerationABUJA / OWERRI, Nigeria February 12, 2026The Federal Government has again applauded Imo State’s leadership role in state-owned power generation, commending the state’s progress under Governor Hope Uzodimma and affirming its alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. At a high-profile event in Owerri […]

A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device during Friday prayers at a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital city. Police told CNN the blast “ripped through the mosque” in the Tarlai Kalan area, causing widespread casualties.At least 24 people were killed and nearly 100 wounded, with many in critical condition, according on officiailOther outlet […]

DANGOTE REFINERY SETS SIGHTS ON AFRICAN MARKET DOMINANCE: GHANA, CAMEROON, NAMIBIA, ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE, BOTSWANALagos, Nigeria Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has unveiled ambitious plans to build the infrastructure required to export surplus fuel across West, Central and Southern Africa, aiming to serve markets in Ghana, Cameroon, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana through pipelines and strategic tank […]

FORMER NEXIM BANK MD ROBERT ORYA JAILED 10 YEARS OVER N2.4 BILLION FRAUDAbuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export‑Import Bank (NEXIM), Robert Orya, to 10 years’ imprisonment on each of 49 fraud charges over the alleged diversion of […]

FG DISTRIBUTES FARM EQUIPMENT IN NASARAWA TO STRENGTHEN FOOD SECURITY AND AGRICULTURE VALUE CHAINAbuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria The Federal Government has flagged off the distribution of 95 farm and processing equipment units in Nasarawa State under the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), a strategic intervention designed to boost food production, reduce post‑harvest losses, and […]