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Nigeria’s $4.5 Billion Annual Vehicle Import Bill Highlights Urgent Need for Local Production

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Nigeria currently spends approximately $4.5 billion annually on vehicle imports, a figure that underscores massive unharnessed investment opportunities within the domestic automotive sector. Chibedu Oguegbu, Managing Director of Omma Automotive Company, disclosed this during a capacity-building workshop for the House of Representatives Press Corps in Abuja on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Delivering a paper titled […]

Farmers Warn of Widespread Planting Boycott as High Costs and Low Prices Cripple Profits

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Nigeria’s upcoming planting season faces a serious threat as farmers across the country consider scaling down operations or boycotting the cycle entirely. Mohammed Magaji, President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), warned that a combination of surging input costs and collapsing produce prices has made farming a loss-making venture, leaving many agriculturalists with […]

Nigeria Eyes $5.7bn Chinese Investment to Power Industrial and Mining Growth

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The Federal Government of Nigeria is in advanced negotiations to secure a $5.7 billion strategic investment package from China’s GCL Group. The Ministry of Finance announced on Monday, February 23, 2026, that the deal aims to revitalize critical sectors, including power, mining, and industrial manufacturing, as part of a broader effort to boost domestic production […]

Gemini said REA Secures $700,000 ECOWAS Grant to Power Schools and Clinics with Solar Energy

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The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has secured a $700,000 grant from the ECOWAS Commission to provide solar photovoltaic systems for 15 public health and education institutions. This funding, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Monday, February 23, 2026, marks the official start of Nigeria’s pilot phase under the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access […]

Joint Revenue Board Reports 98% Satisfaction Rate for New National Tax ID Portal

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The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) has announced that over 98% of taxpayers who utilized the newly launched national portal to retrieve their Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) reported a seamless experience. The findings were detailed in a press statement issued on Monday, February 23, 2026, titled “Taxpayers Thumbs-up New Tax ID Portal, as JRB Races on […]

US Congressional Panel Recommends Sanctions Against Nigeria Over Religious Freedom Concerns

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A United States congressional panel has formally recommended economic sanctions and punitive measures against Nigeria, citing persistent persecution of Christian communities and escalating extremist violence. The recommendations were detailed in a report submitted to President Donald Trump by members of the House Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. This move follows […]

Anambra State Seals Over 200 Shops at Onitsha Bridge Head Market for Non-Compliance

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The Onitsha South Local Government Area has sealed more than 200 shops at the Bridge Head Market in Onitsha following the traders’ failure to comply with the state government’s directive to end the Monday sit-at-home order. The enforcement action took place during a compliance monitoring exercise on Monday, February 23, 2026, where authorities found six […]

Atiku Abubakar Demands Clarity on Detention and Health of Nasir El-Rufai

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Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Federal Government to provide urgent clarification regarding the whereabouts and well-being of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement shared via his official X handle, Atiku questioned which security agency is currently holding the […]

Ogun State Police to Arraign TikToker After Confessed Fabrication of Rape Claim

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The Ogun State Police Command has announced its intention to prosecute a TikTok content creator, identified as Mirabel, following her reported confession that a viral rape allegation she made was fabricated. The development follows the emergence of a recorded telephone conversation between Mirabel and social media commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM), in which she admitted to falsifying […]

Operation Savannah Shield Launched in Kwara to Combat Terrorism and Protect Food Security

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Operation Savannah Shield officially commenced in Kwara State on Thursday, marking the start of a coordinated offensive by the Federal Government and security forces to eliminate “enemies of the state” across Kwara and its neighboring regions. The multi-agency operation was flagged off at Sobi Barracks in Ilorin, the designated headquarters for the mission, which received […]

Ruachost Launches AI-Powered Support Assistant to Revolutionize Digital Infrastructure in Africa

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The future of customer support has arrived at Ruachost with the official launch of its newly developed AI assistant. This system, extensively trained on the company’s internal knowledge base, is designed to deliver instant, context-aware responses to customer inquiries, positioning Ruachost as a leader in intelligent digital infrastructure support across the African continent. The AI […]

Governor Okpebholo Appoints Mercy Johnson-Okojie as Special Adviser in Edo State

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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of celebrated Nollywood actress and humanitarian, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, as his Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. The announcement was contained in a statement released on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, in Benin City, confirming that the appointment takes immediate […]

Kebbi and Sokoto States Adjust Academic Calendars for Ramadan and Sallah Observances

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Education authorities in Kebbi and Sokoto states have announced revisions to their 2025/2026 academic calendars to accommodate the holy month of Ramadan and the subsequent Sallah celebrations. The adjustments aim to balance religious observances with the need for consistent academic coverage across public and private schools in the region. In Kebbi State, the State Universal […]

WFP Warns of Impending Halt to Somalia Food Aid Amid Critical Funding Shortfall

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The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) issued a stark warning on Friday, February 20, 2026, stating that its humanitarian assistance in Somalia will cease entirely by April unless new funding is secured immediately. The Rome-based agency revealed that severe budget constraints have already forced a drastic reduction in its operations, with the number of […]

Federal Government Commences 30% Implementation of 2025 Capital Budget via 2026 Rollover

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The Federal Government has announced a strategic plan to implement 30% of the 2025 capital budget by November 30, 2026, while rolling over the remaining 70% into the 2026 fiscal framework. This move, directed by President Bola Tinubu, aims to fast-track delayed project execution and resolve outstanding financial obligations that have accrued due to previous […]

Olubadan to Chair 2026 World Egungun Festival as Global Interest Surges

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, has officially accepted the invitation to serve as the Royal Father and Chairman of the 2026 World Egungun Festival. This announcement was made following a courtesy visit to the monarch’s residence by the Oyo State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, led by Commissioner Dr. Wasiu […]

President Tinubu Signs Electoral Act 2026, Emphasizing Hybrid Results Management

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially signed the Electoral Act (Amendment) 2026 into law on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s legal framework ahead of the 2027 general elections. During the signing ceremony at the Presidential Villa, the President underscored that while the new law mandates electronic transmission of results, it does […]

Iyaloja-General to Commission Mosque Built by Primate Ayodele

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The Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, is scheduled to commission a newly constructed mosque built by the renowned Nigerian cleric, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The religious facility, which was first unveiled on February 14, has been named in honor of the late Madam Abibatu Mogaji, the mother of President Bola Ahmed […]

NIMASA Targets Shipbuilding Growth to Boost Blue Economy and Halt Capital Flight

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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to revitalizing the domestic shipbuilding and shipyard sector. This initiative is a central pillar of the agency’s broader agenda to deepen Nigeria’s blue economy and minimize the significant capital flight associated with foreign vessel procurement and maintenance. The commitment was articulated during […]

Betta Edu Calls for Aggressive Grassroots Mobilization to Secure APC Dominance in 2027

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Former APC National Women Leader, Betta Edu, has acknowledged that the 2023 general elections presented significant hurdles for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, particularly noting the party’s failure to secure a victory in the presidential poll within the state. Speaking at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting convened by Governor Bassey Otu at […]