February 2026 – Page 22

Collapse Of Democracy In Nigeria Dangerous To Africa

26.02.2026

Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has warned that the collapse of democracy in Nigeria would have far-reaching consequences for democratic governance across Africa. Speaking at a joint press conference by opposition parties in Abuja on Thursday, Atiku noted that Nigeria remains the largest democracy on the continent, stressing that any democratic backslide in the...

Customs Generates N3.4bn At Seme Border Over Surge In Agro Exports

26.02.2026

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Border Command, has generated ₦3.4 billion following a surge in agro-exports in less than one month. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Tunde Ayagbalo, explained on Thursday that the amount was generated within February 2026. He noted that the Controller of the Command, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, made the disclosure...

Fubara Swears In New SSG, CoS, Demands Honour

26.02.2026

Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has charged the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Chief of Staff (CoS) to bring honour to the state through discipline, loyalty, and a firm commitment to the success of his administration. He also warned the SSG, Dr Dagogo S.A. Wokoma, and the new Chief...

Borrow More For Devt Before Lending Market Dries Up, Jimoh Ibrahim Tells Tinubu

26.02.2026

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (Ondo South), on Thursday, urged President Bola Tinubu to source funds from the global market for national development before lending opportunities diminish. Ibrahim, an ambassador-designate, made the call while fielding questions from journalists at the end of the Senate Committee on Finance’s interactive session with the Federal Government’s economic team. He argued...

Fubara Reads Riot Act To New SSG, CoS, Warns Against

26.02.2026

Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has charged the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Chief of Staff (CoS) to carry out their duties with discipline, loyalty and a firm commitment to the success of the administration and well-being of the people of the State. This is as the Governor warned...

National Boundary Commission Reaffirms Support For Peaceful Resolution Of Edo-Kogi Boundary Dispute

26.02.2026

The National Boundary Commission has reaffirmed key positions supporting Edo State’s commitment to a peaceful and lawful resolution of the Edo/Kogi interstate boundary dispute. This followed a joint meeting of officials held at Abuja , which was presided over by the Director-General of the Commission, Surv. Adamu A. Adaji, and brought together representatives of the...

Ekiti Rainstorm Victims Benefit Relief Materials From Senate Leader, NEMA

26.02.2026

The Senate Leader of the 10th National Assembly, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has partnered the National Emergency Management Agency(NEMA) for the distribution of multimillion naira relief materials to thousands of rainstorm victims in Ekiti Central Senatorial District of Ekiti State. The beneficiaries were predominantly those whose buildings were ravaged by the stormy rain that hit the...

REA Confirms Progress on $750m DARES Solar Projects

26.02.2026

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, has said steady progress is being recorded under the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up Project, with key construction milestones already achieved across several project sites. The DARES project is a $750m World Bank initiative in Nigeria designed to provide new...

Lagos, CWEIC Unveil Invest Lagos Summit 3.0 To Deepen Global Capital Access

26.02.2026

The Lagos State Government has formally unveiled the 2026 edition of its flagship international investment forum, Invest Lagos Summit 3.0, in strategic partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), as part of efforts to further entrench the state’s position in global capital markets. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during a press briefing held at the...

Electoral Act: APC Pushing Nigeria To Precipice

26.02.2026

Opposition political parties have said Nigeria is being pushed to the precipice by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government. The parties, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) at a joint press conference in Abuja on Thursday, described the new Electoral Act signed into law...