Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 after tense debate on Clause 60, addressing electronic transmission and 2027 election scheduling issues
Wike lauds President Tinubu’s servant leadership, citing reforms and development initiatives that ensure Nigeria’s sustainable growth and progress
Victor Osimhen says Napoli treated him poorly, calling him “like a dog” after a fallout with the club ahead of Galatasaray’s UCL tie
Yobe Police bust criminal syndicate, rescue abducted victim, and recover vehicle used for fraud, impersonation, and intimidation
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso says Nigeria will host the African Monetary Institute and later the African Central Bank as Africa advances single currency plans
Creative Crafts in Five Minutes leads Africa’s highest-earning YouTubers in 2026 with $8.8m, followed by Oum Walid and Mark Angel Comedy
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and Rainbow PUSH founder, dies at 84, leaving a legacy of activism, diplomacy, and justice
Akwa Ibom indigenes urge Governor Umo Eno to focus on state development, prioritising housing, healthcare, and education over Abuja projects
Oleksandr Zinchenko injury sidelines ex-Arsenal star for rest of season, requiring surgery and lengthy rehabilitation at Ajax
Nigeria Business Formalisation rises to 46% in 2025, reflecting slow but steady adoption of registration among entrepreneurs
Nigeria Telecoms FDI jumps 1,314% in Q3 2025, signalling renewed foreign investor confidence and sector growth
Saudi Arabia and NSCIA confirm Ramadan 2026 start, urging Muslims to sight the crescent moon and begin fasting from February 18
UBA launches a diaspora banking and investment platform to help Africans worldwide invest, protect wealth, and connect financially with Africa
Dangote refinery expansion: Group signs $400m XCMG deal to double refinery output and strengthen petrochemicals, urea, and base oil capacity
Governor Sanwo-Olu reassures investors of Lagos’ stability, inclusive growth, and role as a national economic engine contributing 22% of Nigeria’s GDP
Dangote Refinery supplies 62% of Nigeria’s petrol in January 2026, surpassing imports and marking a historic shift in local production
Ogun border fuel ban frustrates communities as residents call for full lifting to ease hardship and curb black-market petrol prices
Edo State Special Security Squad investigates the killing of Courage “Dogo” in Benin following a park ticket dispute; firearms recovered and suspects arrested
Ondo State Amotekun Corps arrests 95 suspected criminals for kidnapping, burglary, illegal mining, and anti-grazing offences across 18 LGAs
Anambra Police arrest four more suspects over the murder of three Cameroonian nationals, recovering firearms and charms in Nando, Anambra East LGA