The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially refuted online reports alleging that specific regions of the country are being blocked from obtaining international passports. In a statement released on Saturday, February 7, 2026, the Service described the claims as “entirely false” and a “gross misrepresentation” of its current administrative reforms. Signed by the Service Public […]
In a tragic escalation of the security crisis in Kaduna State, suspected bandits launched a violent early-morning raid on the Karku community in Kauru Local Government Area on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The attackers abducted Reverend Father Nathaniel Asuwaye, the Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, along with ten other residents. The assault resulted […]
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has reported that global food prices continued their downward trajectory in January 2026, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks the monthly changes in international prices of a basket of commonly traded food commodities, showed a marginal but significant decrease […]
A prominent United States lawmaker has publicly criticized the Nigerian Federal Government’s decision to secure a $9 million international lobbying contract, describing the move as a misallocation of resources given the country’s internal economic challenges. In a sharp critique of the administration’s diplomatic strategy, the lawmaker argued that the investment in high-priced Washington lobbyists is […]
A former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed reservations regarding the persistent calls for the mandatory real-time transmission of election results from polling units to a central portal. In a recent analysis of Nigeria’s electoral framework, the former official argued that while the push for digital transparency is commendable, the […]
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has officially suspended its nationwide strike after 84 days, following a comprehensive agreement reached with the Federal Government. The industrial action, which began in late 2025, had significantly paralyzed activities in public hospitals across the country, affecting essential services and patient care. The suspension comes after a final round […]
The Federal Government has announced a partial closure of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for a duration of six weeks to facilitate urgent structural repairs on key bridge components. Starting in February 2026, the construction focus will center on the long-term integrity of the infrastructure, specifically targeting expansion joints and deck reinforcements that have shown signs of […]
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has revealed that it received zero disbursements from its N1.2 billion capital budget allocation for the 2025 fiscal year. Appearing before the House of Representatives Committee on Health Institutions in February 2026, the Registrar of the MDCN, Dr. Fatima Kyari, disclosed that the total lack of capital […]
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has called on the Federal Government to implement a comprehensive ban on the importation of vehicle tyres and batteries. This strategic recommendation is aimed at retaining approximately N1 trillion within the local economy—a sum currently lost to “capital flight” through the massive importation of automotive components. According […]
Nigeria’s Southeast region has emerged as the nation’s primary economic frontrunner for 2026, leading with a projected growth rate of 8.0%. This regional surge was a centerpiece of the forum, where industry leaders gathered to analyze the “Price Sensitivity Survey 2025,” presented by Professor Uchenna Uzo of the Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan-Atlantic University. The […]
An Enugu State High Court has delivered a landmark judgment ordering the United Kingdom government to pay £420 million in compensation to the descendants of the coal miners slain during the 1949 Iva Valley massacre. The ruling, delivered on February 6, 2026, concludes a decades-long legal battle for restitution following the extrajudicial killing of 21 […]
Saudi Arabia is entering a new phase of its ambitious “Vision 2030” economic transformation as the Kingdom begins to quietly relax its long-standing prohibition on alcohol. This strategic adjustment, which includes the opening of the first specialized liquor store in Riyadh specifically for non-Muslim diplomats, signals a significant test of the limits of social reform. […]
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has reported a significant 81 percent increase in its after-tax profit for the 2025 financial year, driven by a sharp expansion in interest and non-interest income. In its audited financial statement released on February 6, 2026, the holding company demonstrated a strong growth trajectory, benefiting from the high interest rate […]
Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have intensified their call for the immediate settlement of long-standing salary arrears and allowances, citing severe economic hardship. On February 5, 2026, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, reiterated that the ongoing industrial action in the nation’s capital remains a direct consequence of the […]
Transcorp Power Plc has announced a 30 percent growth in annual revenue, driven by a strategic increase in its available generation capacity to 550 megawatts (MW). The company’s 2025 financial performance, released in early February 2026, highlights a period of significant operational scaling at its Ughelli power plant, which remains a critical asset in Nigeria’s […]
Nigerian loss adjusters have secured a long-awaited upward review of their professional fee structure, ending a 33-year period of stagnant rates that had significantly hampered the sub-sector’s operational efficiency. The adjustment, finalized in early 2026 following extensive negotiations between the Institute of Loss Adjusters of Nigeria (ILAN) and the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), marks a […]
The formal withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) has created a significant funding gap in Nigeria’s public health sector, forcing a critical reassessment of the national health budget. As the WHO’s largest financial contributor, the United States provided the primary resource base for global initiatives targeting infectious diseases, maternal health, […]
The Nigerian telecommunications landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation as the era of rapid subscriber acquisition reaches a plateau, forcing major operators to pivot their focus toward data consumption and digital services. Following years of double-digit growth in active mobile subscriptions, recent data indicates a leveling off, with the market reaching a maturity stage where […]
Nigeria’s power sector continues to struggle with chronic instability, as a recent 2026 sectoral audit reveals that 58 percent of publicly funded dam projects intended for power generation remain stalled or abandoned. Despite the disbursement of hundreds of millions of Naira, these projects have failed to transition from budgetary allocations to operational assets, leaving the […]
Former President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has commiserated with the government and people if Kwara State over the tragic terrorists attack on Woro community in the state leaving many dead. According to him, the reports of the heinous and barbaric attack unleashed on Tuesday evening by terrorists in Woro, of Kaiama LG of […]