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INEC Sets February 21 for Rivers Bye Elections

KEY POINTS • 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...

Rivers Lawmakers Loyal to Wike Defect to APC in Major Shake Up

KEY POINTS • 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...

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Microsoft Deepens Digital, AI Skills Push in Nigeria

Microsoft is scaling up AI and digital skills training in Nigeria, targeting students, developers and public servants as demand for technology talent accelerates.

TikToker Peller Arrested by Lagos Police Over Reckless Driving

Lagos police arrested TikTok influencer Peller after a reckless driving video sparked outrage, renewing calls for stricter enforcement against dangerous online stunts.

Naira Slides as FX Shortages Grip Official Market

The naira slipped to N1,456 per dollar as FX shortages persisted, keeping pressure on Nigeria’s currency market despite rising external reserves.

Police Deploy Special Forces Nationwide Ahead of NLC Protest

Police deploy tactical units nationwide as NLC protests insecurity and warns of strike if demonstrations face violence.

Aisha Buhari: The Cabal Turned Buhari Against Me, Disrupted His Health Routine

Aisha Buhari claims aides turned her late husband against her and disrupted his nutrition, worsening his health while in office.

Peter Obi: 80% Youth Unemployment Shows Leaders Have Failed Nigeria

Key Points Peter Obi links Nigeria’s 80% youth unemployment rate to leadership failure and...

Workers Face Nigeria’s Worst Survival Crisis, NLC Says

Nigeria’s labour union says inflation, insecurity and weak wages have pushed workers into the harshest survival crisis the country has ever recorded

CardinalStone Seeks $120 Million for West Africa SMEs

CardinalStone is raising a $120 million fund to invest in profitable SMEs across West Africa, betting on mid-market businesses as the region’s next growth engine

Nigeria Pauses Sachet Alcohol Ban After SGF Directive

Nigeria has halted enforcement of the sachet alcohol ban after an SGF directive, pending consultations and a final government review.

CBN Signals Higher Treasury Bill Rates After Bond Reset

Nigeria’s central bank prepares to lift Treasury bill rates after bond yields surge, signalling firmer monetary conditions and renewed focus on yield alignment.

EEDC Blames Power Supply Drop on Gas Shortages

EEDC says gas constraints disrupted generation, forcing load shedding and reducing electricity supply across the South-East as grid operators work to restore stability.

Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Edited Speech

Donald Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion, alleging an edited documentary misrepresented his January 6 speech and influenced the 2024 election

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INEC Sets February 21 for Rivers Bye Elections

KEY POINTS • INEC schedules Rivers State bye elections for February 21, 2026• Vacancies arose...

Rivers Lawmakers Loyal to Wike Defect to APC in Major Shake Up

KEY POINTS • Two Rivers senators defect from PDP to APC during Senate plenary• Six...

Economic Hardship Debate Deepens As Radda Says FG Controls 52% Of Federation Revenue

Governor Dikko Radda says the Federal Government controls most federation revenue and should share responsibility for Nigeria’s economic hardship.

NBA, Atiku Call For Suspension Of New Tax Laws Over Alleged Gazette Alterations

The NBA and Atiku Abubakar are demanding suspension of Nigeria’s new tax laws over alleged post-passage alterations.