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Month: February 2026

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Agriculture

Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Drop In Agriculture Allocation

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Production and Services, Bello Ka’oje, has warned that a cut in the funding for the agricultural sector could undermine Nigeria’s food security ambition and weaken economic recovery efforts. He stated this at a joint budget defence session of the Senate and House of Representatives with the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Abdullahi. According to him, […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026

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National

Armed Forces Need Support To Secure Reclaimed Areas – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has called for urgent strengthening of the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to consolidate gains made by the military against insurgency and banditry. Speaking during a 2025 budget appraisal and 2026 budget defence session at the National Assembly, General Oluyede said the armed forces lacked the manpower to remain in territories cleared of criminal groups and […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026

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Featured

NSC Inaugurates LOC Members for 2027 African Youth Games

The National Sports Commission (NSC), in a quest to successful host the second edition of the African Youth Games, inaugurated 28 members of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the games tagged Abuja 2027. The inauguration was performed by the Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. While addressing the committee, Mallam Dikko mandated them to organize a successful and excellent tournament, […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026

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General

Strengthen Provisions For Electronic Transfer Of Election Results – NRM Urges NASS

The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has called on the National Assembly to use the ongoing Senate–House of Representatives harmonisation process to strengthen provisions for electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria’s electoral laws. This is contained in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the NRM, Peter Letsuwa, in Abuja. The statement says failure to clearly mandate real-time electronic transmission of results in the Electoral Act 2022 created […]

todayFebruary 10, 2026

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Economics

Commercial Banks Responsible For 2022 New Naira Notes Scarcity – EFCC

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr Emere Chinedu has admitted that some commercial banks in the country were partly responsible for the scarcity of the new naira notes through hoarding when printed and circulated between 2022 and 2023. He said that the affected banks were found to have committed infractions through hoarding by a Special Panel of the EFCC that monitored the release of the […]

todayFebruary 10, 2026

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Economy

Oyetola Unveils ₦10.5bn 2026 Marine, Blue Economy Budget, Decries Funding Shortfalls

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has presented a ₦10,499,984,667.10 budget proposal for the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy for the 2026 fiscal year, expressing concern that the allocation falls far short of what is required to effectively discharge the ministry’s extensive responsibilities vital to Nigeria’s trade, transport efficiency and food security. Dr. Oyetola made the disclosure while defending the ministry’s 2026 budget before […]

todayFebruary 10, 2026

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News

NNMG Hails Renewed Hope Development Plan, Urges Discipline In Implementation

The Northern Nigeria Minorities Group (NNMG has welcomed the Federal Government’s approval of the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030), describing it as a potentially decisive moment in Nigeria’s economic and institutional trajectory. This is contained in a statement by the convener, Chief Jacob Edi. Endorsed by the National Economic Council (NEC) under the leadership of Vice President Kashim Shettima, the framework is designed to replace the 2021–2025 plan and advance […]

todayFebruary 10, 2026

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News

FCT Elections: SDP Condemns Hate Speech Against AMAC Chairmanship Candidate

The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has condemned alleged hate speech and threats against its Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship candidate, Dr. Obinna Simon, ahead of the February 21, 2026 FCT Council elections. This is contained in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, in Abuja. The statement raises concern over a viral video allegedly showing a supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) making threatening […]

todayFebruary 10, 2026

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National

Strengthening Legal Framework For Elections Critical To Safeguarding Democracy – Ameh

A former Chairmanof the inter party Advisor Council, IPAC, Chief Peter Ameh, has described the Senate’s recent amendment to Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill as inadequate and a setback to electoral transparency. A statement signed by him in Abuja, says the provision permitting electronic transmission of results from polling units only “where the system does not fail” leaves room for manipulation and uncertainty. The statement argues that […]

todayFebruary 10, 2026