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FCT councils’ election: Wike declares Friday work-free day
FCT councils’ election: Wike declares Friday work-free day
Tax clarity, policy coherence critical to real estate growth in 2026 – Lagos commissioner
Tax clarity, policy coherence critical to real estate growth in 2026 – Lagos commissioner
Nigeria produces 67% global yam output — FG
Nigeria produces 67% global yam output — FG
We’ll review Shea Butter ban—FG
We’ll review Shea Butter ban—FG
Coordinator decries vote-buying, seeks stiffer penalties
Coordinator decries vote-buying, seeks stiffer penalties
FRSC, NIMC partner on data integration for national security, road safety
FRSC, NIMC partner on data integration for national security, road safety
Road maintenance: FERMA proposes N229.99bn budget, seeks legislative support
Road maintenance: FERMA proposes N229.99bn budget, seeks legislative support
NiDCOM announces diaspora health initiative nationwide
NiDCOM announces diaspora health initiative nationwide
Democracy is about people’s choice, not sentiment or coercion – APC Chieftain
Democracy is about people’s choice, not sentiment or coercion – APC Chieftain
FG to empower 5m rural women businesses, launches Abia palm oil cluster
FG to empower 5m rural women businesses, launches Abia palm oil cluster

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FCT councils’ election: Wike declares Friday work-free day

Philip Daniel Yatai – February 19, 2026
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared Friday work-free day ahead of Saturday’s...
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Economy/Business

Tax clarity, policy coherence critical to real estate growth in 2026 – Lagos commissioner

Folashade Adeniran – February 19, 2026
    By Rukayat Moisemhe   The Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, says clarity, predictability and coordination...
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Agriculture

Nigeria produces 67% global yam output — FG

Magdalene Ukuedojor – February 19, 2026
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says Nigeria accounts for 67 per cent of global yam production, producing 67.2 million...
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Economy/Business

We’ll review Shea Butter ban—FG

Funmilayo Adeyemi – February 19, 2026
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has assured Shea nut stakeholders that it would review the export ban, citing concerns...
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Politics

Coordinator decries vote-buying, seeks stiffer penalties

Magdalene Ukuedojor – February 19, 2026
By Aderonke Ojo Dr Emmanuel Afolabi, FCT Coordinator of the Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN), has expressed concern...
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How smuggling, policy lapses threaten Nigeria’s oilseed ecosystem  

How smuggling, policy lapses threaten Nigeria’s oilseed ecosystem  

By: Folashade Adeniran
On: February 17, 2026
In: Features
Africa needs its own credit rating agency

Africa needs its own credit rating agency

By: Ismail Abdulaziz
On: February 16, 2026
Strengthening AU frameworks to deepen cooperation among member states

Strengthening AU frameworks to deepen cooperation among member states

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 16, 2026
A new dawn in Nigerian Technical Aid Corps

A new dawn in Nigerian Technical Aid Corps

By: Ismail Abdulaziz
On: February 14, 2026
Runsewe’s global honour draws attention to Africa’s Creative Economy

Runsewe’s global honour draws attention to Africa’s Creative Economy

By: Joshua Olomu
On: February 11, 2026

Politics and Governance

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Coordinator decries vote-buying, seeks stiffer penalties

Coordinator decries vote-buying, seeks stiffer penalties

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 19, 2026
In: Politics
Democracy is about people’s choice, not sentiment or coercion – APC Chieftain

Democracy is about people’s choice, not sentiment or coercion – APC Chieftain

By: Ismail Abdulaziz
On: February 19, 2026
In: Politics
FCT Polls: AMAC PDP chairmanship candidate steps down for APC contender

FCT Polls: AMAC PDP chairmanship candidate steps down for APC contender

By: Philip Daniel Yatai
On: February 19, 2026
In: Politics
FCT polls: Bwari PDP candidate steps down for APC rival

FCT polls: Bwari PDP candidate steps down for APC rival

By: Philip Daniel Yatai
On: February 18, 2026
In: Politics
Wike hails Tinubu’s assent to Electoral Act Amendment Bill

Wike hails Tinubu’s assent to Electoral Act Amendment Bill

By: Philip Daniel Yatai
On: February 18, 2026
In: Politics
FEMD, foundation distributes food items to 300 IDPs in Abuja

FEMD, foundation distributes food items to 300 IDPs in Abuja

By: Philip Daniel Yatai
On: February 18, 2026
In: Politics
APC distributes materials for ward congresses in Benue

APC distributes materials for ward congresses in Benue

By: Nefisetu Yakubu
On: February 18, 2026
In: Politics
The Opening Ceremony of the 18th Europe-China Business & Technology Cooperation Fair
The Opening Ceremony of the 18th Europe-China Business & Technology Cooperation Fair
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Business and Economy

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Tax clarity, policy coherence critical to real estate growth in 2026 – Lagos commissioner

Tax clarity, policy coherence critical to real estate growth in 2026 – Lagos commissioner

By: Folashade Adeniran
On: February 19, 2026
In: Economy/Business
Nigeria produces 67% global yam output — FG

Nigeria produces 67% global yam output — FG

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 19, 2026
In: Agriculture
We’ll review Shea Butter ban—FG

We’ll review Shea Butter ban—FG

By: Funmilayo Adeyemi
On: February 19, 2026
In: Economy/Business

Edun calls for global south unity to check fragility

By: Abdulrahman Kadiri
On: February 19, 2026
In: Economy/Business
BPP unveils new procurement strategy to boost trust in Nigeria’s system

BPP unveils new procurement strategy to boost trust in Nigeria’s system

By: Abdulrahman Kadiri
On: February 19, 2026
In: Economy/Business
FRC, BudgIT Foundation sign MoU to strengthen fiscal transparency, accountability

FRC, BudgIT Foundation sign MoU to strengthen fiscal transparency, accountability

By: Ndubisi Ijeoma
On: February 19, 2026
In: Economy/Business
Capital market academics laud Tinubu’s executive order on revenue remittance

Capital market academics laud Tinubu’s executive order on revenue remittance

By: Abdulrahman Kadiri
On: February 19, 2026
In: Economy/Business

Judiciary, Crime and Security

FRSC, NIMC partner on data integration for national security, road safety

FRSC, NIMC partner on data integration for national security, road safety

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 19, 2026
In: Defence/Security
Counter-terrorism: UK, German defence attachés visit theatre command in Borno

Counter-terrorism: UK, German defence attachés visit theatre command in Borno

By: isaac aregbesola
On: February 19, 2026
In: Defence/Security
ICPC detains El-rufai after two nights in EFCC’s custody 

ICPC detains El-rufai after two nights in EFCC’s custody 

By: isaac aregbesola
On: February 19, 2026
In: Defence/Security
FRSC marks 38 years of transforming road safety

FRSC marks 38 years of transforming road safety

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 18, 2026
In: Defence/Security
 U.S. occupies central position in world ecosystem – Centre

 U.S. occupies central position in world ecosystem – Centre

By: isaac aregbesola
On: February 18, 2026
In: Defence/Security
India showcases submarine rescue capability at MILAN 2026

India showcases submarine rescue capability at MILAN 2026

By: isaac aregbesola
On: February 18, 2026
In: Defence/Security
Spain, NCTC seek coordinated support for terrorism victims in Nigeria

Spain, NCTC seek coordinated support for terrorism victims in Nigeria

By: isaac aregbesola
On: February 18, 2026
In: Defence/Security

Science & Tech

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Nigeria’s digital economy needs home grown security solutions—Don

Nigeria’s digital economy needs home grown security solutions—Don

By: Ndubisi Ijeoma
On: February 19, 2026
In: Science & Tech
Underrepresentation, bias, limited resource access limit girls in STEM – Group

Underrepresentation, bias, limited resource access limit girls in STEM – Group

By: Ndubisi Ijeoma
On: February 18, 2026
In: Science & Tech
Communications ministry, stakeholders to review impact on telecoms sector

Communications ministry, stakeholders to review impact on telecoms sector

By: Abdulrahman Kadiri
On: February 18, 2026
In: Science & Tech
INSPIRE Project: Nigerian students showcase innovation, tech talents

INSPIRE Project: Nigerian students showcase innovation, tech talents

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 17, 2026
In: Science & Tech, Education
Nigeria must embrace synthetic intelligence to stay competitive, says Akano

Nigeria must embrace synthetic intelligence to stay competitive, says Akano

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 17, 2026
In: Science & Tech
Visit: World Bank commends FG’s heavy investment in technical skills development

Visit: World Bank commends FG’s heavy investment in technical skills development

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 14, 2026
In: Science & Tech
NASS Committee urges investment in ICT institutions

NASS Committee urges investment in ICT institutions

By: Ndubisi Ijeoma
On: February 13, 2026
In: Science & Tech

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Health and Environment

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NiDCOM announces diaspora health initiative nationwide

NiDCOM announces diaspora health initiative nationwide

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 19, 2026
In: Health
FG to empower 5m rural women businesses, launches Abia palm oil cluster

FG to empower 5m rural women businesses, launches Abia palm oil cluster

By: Folasade Akpan
On: February 19, 2026
In: Gender, Health
Africa CDC updates on Lassa Fever vaccine development amid outbreaks in W/Africa

Africa CDC updates on Lassa Fever vaccine development amid outbreaks in W/Africa

By: Ndubisi Ijeoma
On: February 19, 2026
In: Health
Group seeks establishment of urban health units nationwide

Group seeks establishment of urban health units nationwide

By: Philip Daniel Yatai
On: February 19, 2026
In: Health
ABUTH: FG, Roche unveil Patient Navigation Programme to support cancer patients

ABUTH: FG, Roche unveil Patient Navigation Programme to support cancer patients

By: Folasade Akpan
On: February 19, 2026
In: Health
FG free cancer screening draws praise in Plateau

FG free cancer screening draws praise in Plateau

By: Tosin Kolade
On: February 19, 2026
In: Health
NAN strategic to public orientation, behavioural change — LAWMA MD

NAN strategic to public orientation, behavioural change — LAWMA MD

By: Folashade Adeniran
On: February 19, 2026
In: Environment

Sports and Entertainments

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Yohanna clinches LGAN President’s Inaugural kitty

Yohanna clinches LGAN President’s Inaugural kitty

By: Tosin Kolade
On: February 18, 2026
In: Sports
NOC lauds Bola Tinubu’s support for sports development

NOC lauds Bola Tinubu’s support for sports development

By: Afonne Emmanuel
On: February 18, 2026
In: Sports
Alleged assault: Court adjourns Odumodublvck’s trial until April 8

Alleged assault: Court adjourns Odumodublvck’s trial until April 8

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 17, 2026
In: Judiciary, Entertainment
Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji emerges World Number 1 Women’s Badminton Player

Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji emerges World Number 1 Women’s Badminton Player

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 17, 2026
In: Sports
Azeez emerges overall winner of 2026 TYB Valentine’s Day kitty

Azeez emerges overall winner of 2026 TYB Valentine’s Day kitty

By: Tosin Kolade
On: February 17, 2026
In: Sports
Ministers seek industrial unity as NLNG wins 2026 NOGIG Games

Ministers seek industrial unity as NLNG wins 2026 NOGIG Games

By: Afonne Emmanuel
On: February 15, 2026
In: Sports, Oil & Gas
Asaba 2026: 15th BIPOGA Pioneering Mixed Martial Arts as a Scoring Sport

Asaba 2026: 15th BIPOGA Pioneering Mixed Martial Arts as a Scoring Sport

By: Tosin Kolade
On: February 14, 2026
In: Sports

Foreign and International Relations

U.S. Armada: Russia urges Iran, regional parties to exercise restraint, caution

U.S. Armada: Russia urges Iran, regional parties to exercise restraint, caution

By: Mark Longyen
On: February 19, 2026
Trump convenes senior advisors to review Iran strategy

Trump convenes senior advisors to review Iran strategy

UK condemns Iran’s 10-year sentence for British couple

UK condemns Iran’s 10-year sentence for British couple

Court sentences S/Korean ex-president to life imprisonment

Court sentences S/Korean ex-president to life imprisonment

Why Türkiye has special interest in Nigeria — Envoy

Why Türkiye has special interest in Nigeria — Envoy

Why Türkiye has special interest in Nigeria — Envoy

Tinubu’s Türkiye visit, a milestone in Nigeria-Türkiye relations — Envoy

German defence minister says Türkiye proves NATO ‘bigger than some believe’

German defence minister says Türkiye proves NATO ‘bigger than some believe’

Takaichi reelected as Japan’s 105th Prime Minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan’s 105th Prime Minister

India’s maritime power on display as global navies gather in Vizag

India’s maritime power on display as global navies gather in Vizag

Education, Culture and Tourism

Research key to industrial development, national growth – UniAbuja VC

Research key to industrial development, national growth – UniAbuja VC

By: Funmilayo Adeyemi
On: February 18, 2026
In: Education
UNESCO-REF, others partner to support Nigerians pursuing higher education abroad

UNESCO-REF, others partner to support Nigerians pursuing higher education abroad

By: Funmilayo Adeyemi
On: February 18, 2026
In: Education
Crescent Pearls Technical College opens to boost teacher education

Crescent Pearls Technical College opens to boost teacher education

By: Funmilayo Adeyemi
On: February 18, 2026
In: Education
TETFund inaugurates committee on multipurpose laboratories

TETFund inaugurates committee on multipurpose laboratories

By: Funmilayo Adeyemi
On: February 17, 2026
In: Education
INSPIRE Project: Nigerian students showcase innovation, tech talents

INSPIRE Project: Nigerian students showcase innovation, tech talents

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 17, 2026
In: Science & Tech, Education
Consultant advocates stronger Nigeria-Belgium business forum for Nigeria’s economic growth

Consultant advocates stronger Nigeria-Belgium business forum for Nigeria’s economic growth

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 17, 2026
In: Culture & Tourism
Books are powerful tools for intellectual growth, says Lai Mohammed

Books are powerful tools for intellectual growth, says Lai Mohammed

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 17, 2026
In: Education
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