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 […]
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 […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has declared a total restriction of movement from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday, February 21, 2026, to facilitate the smooth conduct of the Area Council elections. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, clarified that only individuals […]
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has raised a high-level alarm regarding an alleged plot by terrorist groups to launch coordinated attacks on several Yoruba-speaking communities in the Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The warning follows the discovery of a threat letter reportedly left at the Ira market, which specifically […]
Africa has officially overtaken Asia-Pacific as the fastest-growing tourism market globally, recording an 8% increase in international arrivals throughout 2025. According to the latest data from UN Tourism (the United Nations agency for the sector), the continent welcomed approximately 81.3 million international visitors last year, up from 75.4 million in 2024. This growth rate is […]
The Ajiran community in Lagos State has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to ensuring that the perpetrators behind the targeted killings of two of its princes are brought to justice. In an official statement issued on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the community addressed the consecutive murders of Prince Sheriff Salami, who was killed in broad daylight […]
The Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) has raised a critical alarm over the state of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), revealing that the total outstanding debt owed to Generation Companies (GenCos) has ballooned to over ₦6 trillion. This figure represents a staggering 50% increase from the ₦4 trillion debt baseline recorded at the […]
The Nigerian Army has formally commended the Edo State Government for its sustained logistical and administrative support in the ongoing offensive against kidnapping and other violent crimes. This commendation was delivered during a high-level courtesy visit to the Government House in Benin City on Wednesday, led by the Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026 into law. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Minister described the legislative development as a “landmark achievement” that underscores the administration’s commitment to reinforcing the integrity of […]
The Gombe State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a critical advisory to the motoring public, urging heightened caution as seasonal haze significantly reduces road visibility across the state. This meteorological shift, characterized by dense dust and atmospheric clarity issues, has prompted the corps to activate emergency safety protocols to […]
The Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) has formally condemned allegations of “institutionalized extortion” and the existence of a “phantom subsidy” recently leveled against the sector by the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. In a comprehensive rebuttal issued on February 18, 2026, the APGC characterized the NLC’s claims as a strategic […]
The former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has spent a second consecutive day in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His detention follows a voluntary appearance at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday, February 16, 2026, to respond to allegations regarding the mismanagement of public funds and the controversial […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has initiated a comprehensive review of the recent infrastructure agreements between MTN Nigeria and IHS Towers. This regulatory intervention comes as the telecommunications sector witnesses a deepening consolidation of its physical assets, raising critical questions regarding market competition, service quality, and the long-term stability […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has extended his felicitations to both the Muslim and Christian communities in the state as they embark on their respective fasting periods of Ramadan and Lent. In a statement released on Monday, February 16, 2026, the Governor noted the rare convergence of these two significant spiritual observances, describing it […]
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has commissioned a state-of-the-art Automotive Training Centre in Potiskum, Yobe State, marking a significant expansion of Nigeria’s industrial technical capacity. The ceremony, which took place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, also celebrated the graduation of the first batch of participants from the Council’s intensive mechatronics training program. […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced a significant transition toward a fully paperless operational framework, mandating that all official correspondence and internal processes become digital-only within the next 30 days. This policy, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and securing national data, represents a foundational shift in how the commission interacts with the public […]
The Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) PLC has announced the temporary closure of its North Bank Injection Substation in Makurdi, Benue State, following a violent assault on its personnel by members of the Nigerian Army. The incident, which occurred on February 12 and 14, 2026, reportedly involved a senior officer from the Nigerian Army School of […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a comprehensive digital transformation strategy aimed at modernizing the nation’s judicial infrastructure. This reform, spearheaded by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), seeks to eliminate the systemic delays and administrative bottlenecks that have historically plagued the Nigerian court system. By integrating […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to implement robust anti-vandalism measures aimed at stabilizing Nigeria’s power supply. This partnership, announced on Monday, February 16, 2026, seeks to address the persistent destruction of electricity infrastructure, which remains a primary driver of frequent […]
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized the Federal Government’s plan to disconnect the Presidential Villa from the national electricity grid in favor of a solar mini-grid system. Speaking on Monday, February 16, 2026, the former Governor of Anambra State described the move as a “gross neglect” of the national infrastructure that ordinary Nigerians rely […]