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• INEC schedules Rivers State bye elections for February 21, 2026• Vacancies arose from a resignation and a death in the state assembly• Polls follow months of political crisis and federal intervention
Nigeria’s electoral commission has fixed February 21, 2026 as the date for...
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• Two Rivers senators defect from PDP to APC during Senate plenary• Six Rivers House of Representatives members also join the ruling party• Senate leaders dismiss fears of Nigeria sliding into a one party systeM
Nigeria’s ruling party tightened its grip on the National...
Analysts say Nigeria’s economic gains are largely on paper, with macro improvements yet to translate into real relief for citizens. Experts urge targeted reforms for inclusive growth.
United Nigeria Airlines launches its Accra route with cultural fanfare as its founder warns that excessive aviation taxes endanger airline sustainability.
Nigeria launches reforms to strengthen healthcare access, equity, and resilience nationwide, targeting workforce, infrastructure, and digital transformation.