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Nigeria’s inflation rate was 15.10% in January- NBS
Nigeria’s inflation rate was 15.10% in January- NBS
Cardoso hails Nigeria’s permanent African Monetary Institute board membership
Cardoso hails Nigeria’s permanent African Monetary Institute board membership
IBB, Abdulsalami call for sustained investment in youth empowerment
IBB, Abdulsalami call for sustained investment in youth empowerment
Publisher advocates mandatory military service for youths to promote national cohesion
Publisher advocates mandatory military service for youths to promote national cohesion
Africa needs its own credit rating agency
Africa needs its own credit rating agency
Africa can drive global growth, ECA chief tells investors
Africa can drive global growth, ECA chief tells investors
NAN honours retiring PRS director, Kayode Olaitan
NAN honours retiring PRS director, Kayode Olaitan
FCT Poll: Supreme Court affirms Ishaku APC candidate for Bwari Council
FCT Poll: Supreme Court affirms Ishaku APC candidate for Bwari Council
EFCC grills El-Rufai on corruption allegations
EFCC grills El-Rufai on corruption allegations
Turkish Airlines to expand Nigeria operations for better connection
Turkish Airlines to expand Nigeria operations for better connection

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Nigeria’s inflation rate was 15.10% in January- NBS

Abdulrahman Kadiri – February 16, 2026
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate stood at 15.10  per cent in...
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Cardoso hails Nigeria’s permanent African Monetary Institute board membership

Abdulrahman Kadiri – February 16, 2026
By Kadiri Abdulrahman   Abuja, Feb. 16, 2026 (NAN) Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has lauded...
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General News

IBB, Abdulsalami call for sustained investment in youth empowerment

Ismail Abdulaziz – February 16, 2026
By Rita Iliya Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida, and former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar have canvassed sustained investment in...
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Publisher advocates mandatory military service for youths to promote national cohesion

Isaac aregbesola – February 16, 2026
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Ismail Abdulaziz – February 16, 2026
  **How and on what basis the continent’s governments can secure financing should not be based on external discretion  ...
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Africa needs its own credit rating agency

Africa needs its own credit rating agency

By: Ismail Abdulaziz
On: February 16, 2026
In: Features
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
FCT dilemma of waste in water bodies, Kubwa in focus

FCT dilemma of waste in water bodies, Kubwa in focus

By: Chijioke Okoronkwo
On: February 6, 2026

Politics and Governance

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FCT Poll: Supreme Court affirms Ishaku APC candidate for Bwari Council

FCT Poll: Supreme Court affirms Ishaku APC candidate for Bwari Council

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 16, 2026
In: Politics, Judiciary
NASS pledges action on Special Seats Bill

NASS pledges action on Special Seats Bill

By: Nefisetu Yakubu
On: February 16, 2026
In: Politics
APC in Abia endorses Tinubu, affirms Kalu as state leader

APC in Abia endorses Tinubu, affirms Kalu as state leader

By: Nefisetu Yakubu
On: February 16, 2026
In: Politics
Budget: Senate wants NCDC to prioritise investments in agriculture Agriculture

Budget: Senate wants NCDC to prioritise investments in agriculture Agriculture

By: Nefisetu Yakubu
On: February 16, 2026
In: Politics
FCT poll: I ‘ll support only candidates that supports Tinubu – Wike

FCT poll: I ‘ll support only candidates that supports Tinubu – Wike

By: Philip Daniel Yatai
On: February 15, 2026
In: Politics
Congress: Lagos PRP elects ex-IPAC boss, Adeshina, new Chairman

Congress: Lagos PRP elects ex-IPAC boss, Adeshina, new Chairman

By: Nefisetu Yakubu
On: February 15, 2026
In: Politics
AAP demands INEC publish court order for NDC

AAP demands INEC publish court order for NDC

By: Tosin Kolade
On: February 13, 2026
In: Politics
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Business and Economy

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Cardoso hails Nigeria’s permanent African Monetary Institute board membership

Cardoso hails Nigeria’s permanent African Monetary Institute board membership

By: Abdulrahman Kadiri
On: February 16, 2026
In: Economy/Business
Turkish Airlines to expand Nigeria operations for better connection

Turkish Airlines to expand Nigeria operations for better connection

By: Mark Longyen
On: February 16, 2026
In: Economy/Business
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
FG commits to adoption of biofortified crops

FG commits to adoption of biofortified crops

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 14, 2026
In: Agriculture
Customs intercepts 4 live pangolins in Ogun

Customs intercepts 4 live pangolins in Ogun

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 14, 2026
In: Defence/Security, Agriculture
NGX: Investors record N6.79trn gain in robust trading week

NGX: Investors record N6.79trn gain in robust trading week

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 14, 2026
In: Economy/Business
FG unveils intervention to combat tomato, sugarcane pests

FG unveils intervention to combat tomato, sugarcane pests

By: Funmilayo Adeyemi
On: February 14, 2026
In: Agriculture

Judiciary, Crime and Security

Publisher advocates mandatory military service for youths to promote national cohesion

Publisher advocates mandatory military service for youths to promote national cohesion

By: isaac aregbesola
On: February 16, 2026
In: Defence/Security
FCT Poll: Supreme Court affirms Ishaku APC candidate for Bwari Council

FCT Poll: Supreme Court affirms Ishaku APC candidate for Bwari Council

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 16, 2026
In: Politics, Judiciary
EFCC grills El-Rufai on corruption allegations

EFCC grills El-Rufai on corruption allegations

By: isaac aregbesola
On: February 16, 2026
In: Defence/Security
NGIJ, NOA partner on promoting ethical, evidence- based journalism

NGIJ, NOA partner on promoting ethical, evidence- based journalism

By: isaac aregbesola
On: February 16, 2026
In: Judiciary
Insecurity: Fulani community leader urges Kwara govt to engage members as forest guards

Insecurity: Fulani community leader urges Kwara govt to engage members as forest guards

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 16, 2026
In: Defence/Security
NGF, Hiil unite to advance community based justice reforms

NGF, Hiil unite to advance community based justice reforms

By: isaac aregbesola
On: February 16, 2026
In: Judiciary
Army Education Corps contributes significantly to innovation and research, says Commander

Army Education Corps contributes significantly to innovation and research, says Commander

By: Nefisetu Yakubu
On: February 16, 2026
In: Defence/Security

Science & Tech

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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
DBI, Learn2Earn partner to train 1m AI Engineers in tech

DBI, Learn2Earn partner to train 1m AI Engineers in tech

By: Ndubisi Ijeoma
On: February 11, 2026
In: Science & Tech
Nigeria’s Child Survival Story: Why Women and Girls in Science Matter

Nigeria’s Child Survival Story: Why Women and Girls in Science Matter

By: Vivian Ihechu
On: February 11, 2026
In: Science & Tech, Health
Institute moves to regulate, certify informal roadside welders

Institute moves to regulate, certify informal roadside welders

By: Vivian Ihechu
On: February 9, 2026
In: General News, Science & Tech
Lagos official praises one-day governor, emphasises responsibility, integrity among youths

Lagos official praises one-day governor, emphasises responsibility, integrity among youths

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 9, 2026
In: Science & Tech
Welding critical to Nigeria’s infrastructure, industrial growth — Institute

Welding critical to Nigeria’s infrastructure, industrial growth — Institute

By: Vivian Ihechu
On: February 9, 2026
In: Science & Tech

Unijos congratulates Prof. Joash Amupitan, over nomination as INEC Chairman. Read more..

Health and Environment

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Group tasks Adamawa on N9bn counterpart funding to tackle malnutrition

Group tasks Adamawa on N9bn counterpart funding to tackle malnutrition

By: Funmilayo Adeyemi
On: February 15, 2026
In: Health
Female accountants take free medical outreach to Abuja suburb, Sauka

Female accountants take free medical outreach to Abuja suburb, Sauka

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 14, 2026
In: Health
Coalition faults non-implementation of 2025 health budget

Coalition faults non-implementation of 2025 health budget

By: Tosin Kolade
On: February 14, 2026
In: Health
Foundation promotes community awareness, early diagnosis of childhood cancer

Foundation promotes community awareness, early diagnosis of childhood cancer

By: Funmilayo Adeyemi
On: February 14, 2026
In: Health
Valentine’s Day: Parents decry discrimination against children with special needs

Valentine’s Day: Parents decry discrimination against children with special needs

By: Folasade Akpan
On: February 14, 2026
In: Health
We‘ve achieved 99% coverage in measle-rubella vaccination campaign — CRSPHCDA

We‘ve achieved 99% coverage in measle-rubella vaccination campaign — CRSPHCDA

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 14, 2026
In: Health
Experts, CSOs call for increased funding as NCD burden surges ‎

Experts, CSOs call for increased funding as NCD burden surges ‎

By: Folasade Akpan
On: February 13, 2026
In: Health

Sports and Entertainments

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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
Osas Okonyon, Abbey Wonder release ‘All My Love’ single

Osas Okonyon, Abbey Wonder release ‘All My Love’ single

By: Ismail Abdulaziz
On: February 14, 2026
In: Entertainment
Valentine’s Day:Heartbreak tunes top Nigerians’ playlists — Spotify

Valentine’s Day:Heartbreak tunes top Nigerians’ playlists — Spotify

By: Folashade Adeniran
On: February 13, 2026
In: Entertainment
Uzodimma welcomes Niger Delta Games Torch of Unity

Uzodimma welcomes Niger Delta Games Torch of Unity

By: Afonne Emmanuel
On: February 13, 2026
In: Sports
LGAN begins preparations for 2026 Africa golf challenge in Abuja

LGAN begins preparations for 2026 Africa golf challenge in Abuja

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 12, 2026
In: Sports
Nesiama becomes first Nigerian appointed referee for World Athletics Relays

Nesiama becomes first Nigerian appointed referee for World Athletics Relays

By: Afonne Emmanuel
On: February 12, 2026
In: Sports

Foreign and International Relations

Africa can drive global growth, ECA chief tells investors

Africa can drive global growth, ECA chief tells investors

By: Mark Longyen
On: February 16, 2026
AU commissioner calls for permanent ceasefire in Sudan, DR Congo

AU commissioner calls for permanent ceasefire in Sudan, DR Congo

UN atomic energy chief holds talks with Iran ahead renewed Tehran-Washington negotiations

UN atomic energy chief holds talks with Iran ahead renewed Tehran-Washington negotiations

Iran urges U.S. to negotiate nuclear deal without Israeli influence

Iran urges U.S. to negotiate nuclear deal without Israeli influence

Gaza ceasefire should pave way for 2-state solution — Saudi FM

Gaza ceasefire should pave way for 2-state solution — Saudi FM

Increased U.S. military presence in Middle East aims to defend forces —Rubio

Increased U.S. military presence in Middle East aims to defend forces —Rubio

Türkiye condemns Israel’s land registration move in West Bank

Türkiye condemns Israel’s land registration move in West Bank

NUSA condemns killing of another Nigerian in South Africa, seeks justice

NUSA condemns killing of another Nigerian in South Africa, seeks justice

BRICS won’t transform into military alliance — Russian FM

BRICS won’t transform into military alliance — Russian FM

Education, Culture and Tourism

Argungu Fishing Festival: winner smiles home with Toyota cars, N1m

Argungu Fishing Festival: winner smiles home with Toyota cars, N1m

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 14, 2026
In: Culture & Tourism
Valentine’s Day: Queen Moremi urges youths to focus on character, values

Valentine’s Day: Queen Moremi urges youths to focus on character, values

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 14, 2026
In: Culture & Tourism
61st Argungu Festival: Over 50,000 anxious fishermen enter river ahead of Tinubu’s arrival

61st Argungu Festival: Over 50,000 anxious fishermen enter river ahead of Tinubu’s arrival

By: Magdalene Ukuedojor
On: February 14, 2026
In: Culture & Tourism
Don says eco-education key to responsible citizenship

Don says eco-education key to responsible citizenship

By: Folashade Adeniran
On: February 14, 2026
In: Education
Bogoro tasks PLSG on establishing tech varsity

Bogoro tasks PLSG on establishing tech varsity

By: Mark Longyen
On: February 13, 2026
In: Education
NELFUND speaks on diversion of student loan funds at UniAbuja

NELFUND speaks on diversion of student loan funds at UniAbuja

By: Funmilayo Adeyemi
On: February 13, 2026
In: Education
European-Nigerian varsity unveils model to ‘disrupt’ education system

European-Nigerian varsity unveils model to ‘disrupt’ education system

By: Ndubisi Ijeoma
On: February 13, 2026
In: Education
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