February 2026 – Page 59

Nigeria To Pilot Regional Fishing Vessel Register In Gulf Of Guinea

19.02.2026

Nigeria has agreed to serve as the pilot country for the implementation of the Regional Record of Authorised Fishing Vessels (RRAFV) in West Africa. The Minister’s Special Adviser, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, explained on Thursday that the move is part of efforts to combat illegal fishing and strengthen marine governance across the Gulf of Guinea. The...

Funke Arowojobe Assumes Office As NSIB Director, Public Affairs

19.02.2026

Mrs. Funke Arowojobe has assumed office as Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance at the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional coordination and strategic communication within Nigeria’s aviation sector. According to a statement from the NSIB Office on Thursday, Arowojobe’s appointment follows the recent redeployment...

Rivers Lawamker, Barinada Mpigi Is Dead

19.02.2026

Again, the 10th Senate has been thrown into mourning following the passing of the Senate Committe Chairman on Works, Senator Barinada Mpigi. New Telegraph gathered that the lawamker representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District died on Thursday, February 19, at the age of 64. READ ALSO: Recall that Senator Mpigi was first elected to the House of...

Rosy Meurer Clarifies Her Relationship With Tonto Dikeh

19.02.2026

Nollywood actress Rosy Meurer has addressed the controversy surrounding her seemingly conflicting statements about her relationship with Tonto Dikeh, the former wife of her husband, Olakunle Churchill. The actress recently came under scrutiny after previously insisting she had no personal connection with Dikeh, a stance many observers noted appeared inconsistent with earlier comments in which...

Benue Governorship Aspirant Backs Tinubu’s Second Term, INEC Chairman

19.02.2026

All Progressives Congress (APC) Benue State governorship aspirant for 2027, Professor Sabastian Hon, has expressed his full support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid, describing it as a welcome development. Prof. Hon, who made this statement while addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, also commended the President for appointing the current Chairman of the Independent...

Dangote Cement Commissions Security Posts In Kogi Host Communities

19.02.2026

As part of its commitment to enhancing security and reinforcing effective community policing, Dangote Cement Plc, through its Obajana Plant, has commissioned two security outposts in Iwaa and Apata communities. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Obajana Plant Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Azad Nawabuddin, said the projects were undertaken as part of the company’s...

Tinubu’s Assent To Electoral Act Predictable

19.02.2026

Following the presidential assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, a Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Sen. Victor Umeh has said President Bola Tinubu decision to sign the bill into law was expected, and predicted. Speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, Senator Umeh said the political and legislative process surrounding the bill made...

BIPC, Revenue Agency Set Up Joint Team To Harmonize PAYE

19.02.2026

The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) and the Board of Internal Revenue (BIRS) have set up a joint team to harmonize outstanding issues between the two state agencies, including Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) remittances and ownership liabilities on the BIRS corporate headquarters. The resolution was reached during a meeting held at the BIPC boardroom, attended...

Court Compels INEC to Recognise NDP as Political Party

19.02.2026

The Presiding Judge of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Justice Mohammed Umar has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the National Democratic Party (NDP) as a bonafide political party. New Telegraph reports that the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2796/2025, was instituted by Hon. Ada Frederick Okwori, identified as the NDP’s National Chairman,...

Investors Charged T Recognize Potential Of Lifestyle Sector For Nat’l Economy

19.02.2026

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s lifestyle and entertainment sector have called for greater recognition of the industry’s role in job creation and urban development, warning that persistent negative narratives about the country could discourage investment and economic participation. They said despite existing economic challenges, emerging sectors such as nightlife and leisure are contributing to employment, youth engagement...