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Tinubu Assents to Reworked Electoral Act, Defends Manual Safeguards Ahead of 2027 Polls

February 18, 2026

President Tinubu has signed into law the Electoral Act 2026, a sweeping repeal and re-enactment of the 2022 legislation that will regulate Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, following weeks of intense parliamentary exchanges over the role of technology in result transmission,

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Ford Foundation President Concludes First Official Visit to Nigeria

February 18, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

The President of the Ford Foundation, Heather Gerken, has concluded her first official visit to Nigeria, reaffirming the foundation’s 65-year partnership with the country and its commitment to advancing democracy, human rights and social justice across West Africa. During her

JNIM’s Incursion into Nigeria’s Security Landscape – The Emerging Threat

By Okey Okwusogu In the vast expanse of West Africa’s Sahel region, where jihadist insurgencies have long simmered, a new shadow is

MTN Shareholders, Karl Toriola Lose N581.57bn Within Three Days

Nigeria Reviews MTN Group’s Acquisition of IHS Towers Over Sector Impact

The Federal Government has said it will undertake a comprehensive assessment of the reported acquisition of IHS Towers by MTN Group, citing

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Why Weak Dollar Despite Trade War Could Benefit Nigeria – Experts

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Dollar Rate Falls To N1,388/$ In Black Market, Increases To N1,338/$ In Official Window

February 18, 2026

The naira appreciated against the United States dollar (USD) by 0.71 percent in the black market on Wednesday, February 18, as the foreign exchange

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NGX Rebounds With N683bn Gain As Market Cap Settles At N122.23trn

February 18, 2026

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recovered from the slump recorded on Tuesday, February 17, with a N683.62 billion gain as the market capitalisation closed at

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How AIICO Insurance Prevented N2.81bn FX Loss From Hurting Bottom Line

February 18, 2026

Strong earnings shielded AIICO Insurance’s bottom line from a significant foreign exchange (FX) loss, enabling the company to close 2025 with a 25 percent

Business·Finance & Economy·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Kano Shuts Entertainment Centres for Ramadan

February 18, 2026

The Kano State Government has ordered the closure of all entertainment centres across the state ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The directive,

Nigeria Now Leading Cement Exporter In Africa – Dangote

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Why Tinubu’s Policies Can Crash Dollar Rate – Dangote

February 18, 2026

The Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that current government policies could significantly strengthen the naira against the US dollar, potentially

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UK Factories Warn High Energy Costs Are Driving Businesses Overseas

February 18, 2026

Inside a glass factory in north-west England, molten glass pours through chutes and is blown into bottles in furnaces that burn around the clock. But the energy needed to keep them running is becoming increasingly expensive — and, managers say, uncompetitive. Encirc, which produces more than a third of the UK’s glass bottles, says it is paying far more for

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Nigerian Senate Reduces Notice Period for 2027 Elections

February 18, 2026

The Nigerian Senate has amended the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, reducing the notice

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Peru Impeaches Interim President Amid Corruption Allegations

February 18, 2026

Peru’s Congress has removed interim president Jose Jeri, making him the country’s

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Southern Rulers Split Over Council Claim

February 18, 2026

A disagreement broke out on Tuesday in Abuja between two of Nigeria’s

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Senate Passes New Electoral Act After Row Over Electronic Results Clause

February 17, 2026

Senate has passed the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

Entertainment

Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

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Gabon Suspends Social Media Amid Rising Unrest

February 18, 2026

Gabon’s media regulator has ordered the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice,” citing content that it says is fuelling division and unrest

News·Technology·Top Stories·World News

Russia Cuts Off WhatsApp Access in Sweeping Push for State-Controlled Messaging Platform

February 12, 2026

WhatsApp says the Russian government has moved to “fully block” its encrypted messaging service across the country, in what appears to be a coordinated

Telecom Tariff Hikes: The Business Struggle For SMEs In Nigeria

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NCC Data Exposes Telecom Performances in Nigeria

January 30, 2026

New data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed stark differences in the performance of telecom networks across the country. The data highlighted

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Will a Senate Probe Save Nigeria’s Dying Railway?

January 29, 2026

For years, Nigeria’s railways were meant to offer something the country desperately needed: a safe, fast way to move people and goods across a

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Terra Industries Raises $11.75 Million to Build Africa’s First Homegrown Defence Tech Prime

January 13, 2026

Terra Industries, a Nigerian-founded defence technology startup, has raised $11.75 million in seed funding as it steps out of stealth and positions itself to

Sport

Diaspora·News·Sports

UK-Based Nigerian Footballer Dies After Suffering Severe Brain Injury

February 8, 2026

A Nigerian non-league footballer, Saburi Olayinka Adeniji, has died in the United Kingdom after suffering a catastrophic brain stem injury, prompting an outpouring of tributes from teammates, supporters and members of the Nigerian community. Adeniji, a winger for Kings Park Rangers FC, a grassroots club based in Halstead, Essex, passed away in hospital on Friday, February 6, 2026, after spending

Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

Giants Real Madrid Becoming Teeters

February 2, 2026

Ordinarily, there ought to be no big deal about Real Madrid or

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CAF Sanctions Senegal, Morocco Over Chaotic AFCON 2025 Final

January 29, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy sanctions on the

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Ex-Fifa President Backs US World Cup Boycott Over Security Concerns

January 27, 2026

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter has urged football fans to reconsider travelling

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AFCON FINAL: How Referee Chaos, Officiating Outrage Tainted Senegal’s Win

January 19, 2026

After a spectacle of 52 games, and a record-breaking number of goals

Markets

African Countries With The Largest Proven Oil Reserves In 2025

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Markets Fall as Iran Signals New Chance for Nuclear Talks

February 17, 2026

Global shares slipped and oil prices fell on Tuesday after Iran offered a cautiously positive response in nuclear talks with US officials in Geneva,

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Soludo Seals Shops for Two Weeks over Monday Sit-at-Home

February 17, 2026

The Anambra State Government has sealed dozens of shops at two major markets in Idemili North council area after traders failed to open for

‘CBN’s Interest Rate Remains High, Choking Businesses’

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Soludo’s New Market Design: Why Onitsha Traders Must Tread Carefully

February 17, 2026

The main fears and warnings of critics of the actions of Anambra governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo about sit-at-home and closure of the Onitsha Main

Markets·News·Top Stories·World News

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Over China Trade Deal

January 25, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods entering the United States, sharply escalating trade tensions

Business·Finance & Economy·Markets·News·Nigeria

Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

January 13, 2026

Nigeria’s customs authority has introduced new rules for courier companies that handle imported goods under a system where duties are paid before delivery, Prime

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Tinubu Assents to Reworked Electoral Act, Defends Manual Safeguards Ahead of 2027 Polls

February 18, 2026

President Tinubu has signed into law the Electoral Act 2026, a sweeping repeal and re-enactment of the 2022 legislation that will regulate Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, following weeks of intense parliamentary exchanges over the role of technology in result transmission, Prime Business

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Ford Foundation President Concludes First Official Visit to Nigeria

February 18, 2026

The President of the Ford Foundation, Heather Gerken, has concluded her first official visit to Nigeria, reaffirming the foundation’s 65-year partnership with the country and its commitment to advancing democracy, human rights and social justice across West Africa. During her visit, Gerken

Business·Top Stories

Dollar Rate Falls To N1,388/$ In Black Market, Increases To N1,338/$ In Official Window

February 18, 2026

The naira appreciated against the United States dollar (USD) by 0.71 percent in the black market on Wednesday, February 18, as the foreign exchange (FX) rate for both currencies decreased by N10.02. According to Naira Rates, the black market aggregator, the USD

Business·Top Stories

NGX Rebounds With N683bn Gain As Market Cap Settles At N122.23trn

February 18, 2026

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recovered from the slump recorded on Tuesday, February 17, with a N683.62 billion gain as the market capitalisation closed at N122.23 trillion on Wednesday, February 18. During trading the previous day, the NGX’s market capitalisation closed at N121.55

Africa·Top Stories

Kenya to Begin Administering HIV Prevention Drug

February 18, 2026

Kenya will begin rolling out a new HIV-prevention drug in March, in what health officials have described as a major step forward in the fight against the virus. The drug, lenacapavir, is taken just twice a year and has been shown in

2023 Elections: Governors, Candidates Who Won, Lost At Supreme Court

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Ebonyi Governor Eases Curfew After Deadly Attack

February 18, 2026

The governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has relaxed a curfew in Amasiri, in Afikpo Local Government Area, following a deadly attack in a neighbouring community. The new curfew now runs from 6pm to 7am, replacing the earlier restriction that kept residents

News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Dozens Feared Dead After Gas Leak At Plateau Mining Site

February 18, 2026

An unknown number of miners are feared to have died after being exposed to a suspected toxic gas at a mining site in Company Zurak, in Wase local government area of Nigeria’s Plateau State. Local youth leader Shafi Sambo said he was

Markets·News·Politics·Technology·Top Stories·World News

UK Factories Warn High Energy Costs Are Driving Businesses Overseas

February 18, 2026

Inside a glass factory in north-west England, molten glass pours through chutes and is blown into bottles in furnaces that burn around the clock. But the energy needed to keep them running is becoming increasingly expensive — and, managers say, uncompetitive. Encirc,

News·Top Stories

FAAN to End Cash Transactions at Nigerian Airports From February 29

February 18, 2026

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the cessation of all cash transactions across its operations nationwide, effective February 29, 2026, in compliance with the Federal Government’s cashless policy. In a memo dated February 3, 2026, and signed by its

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