February 2026 – Page 93

Entertainment Is Nigeria’s Next Hope After Oil (2)

15.02.2026

Introduction The inaugural part of this piece was necessarily introductory. It examined the interplay between economic development and the demand for leisure; the growth and evolution of the entertainment industry- with a focus on Nigeria, specifically Nollywood. This week’s feature (its second and final installment) continues from where the previous week’s stopped with an assessment...

Iyabo Ojo Explains Airport Video, Says It Isn’t Political

15.02.2026

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has revealed that her recent viral video showing upgrades at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, was neither sponsored nor politically motivated. The video, which sparked widespread discussion on social media due to Iyabo Ojo’s past political affiliations, prompted the actress to set the record straight. Ojo emphasised her actions were...

NULGE, Stakeholders Endorse Mbah, Reaffirm 2027 Support

15.02.2026

Leaders of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Enugu State Chapter, political stakeholders and community groups on Sunday converged on Morehouse Primary School, Enugu, for the inauguration of coordinators of the Tomorrow Is Here Movement in Enugu North Local Government Area, using the occasion to endorse Governor Peter Mbah and reaffirming support for...

Oversabi Aunty Grosses 1.8 Billion In Box Office

15.02.2026

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham’s movie, “Oversabi Aunty“ has recorded a commercial milestone with over N1. 08 billion views. Filmone Studios, who made this disclosure over the weekend said with a current gross of N1, 081, 177, 001, the film has firmly secured its place among Nollywood’s highest-grossing theatrical releases. The milestone underscores the...

Customs Launches Digital One-Stop-Shop To Cut Cargo Delays

15.02.2026

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital One-Stop-Shop (OSS) platform aimed at eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks at Nigeria’s ports and significantly reducing cargo clearance time to 48 hours. Speaking at the ceremony held in Lagos on Friday, 13 February 2026, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, described the initiative as a major structural...

Benue Women Seek Assembly’s Nod For Inclusion In Climate Chan

15.02.2026

Women in Benue State are pushing for their inclusion and involvement in climate change matters through the state House of Assembly to tackle significant challenges affecting women, especially the farmer-herder conflicts and widespread displacement in the state. The women articulated their collective position at the inauguration of the platform for women in climate change leadership...

Biodun Coker Foundation Donates ICT Centre To School In Lagos

15.02.2026

An NGO, Biodun Coker Foundation (BCF) has donated an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre to Holy Trinity Primary School, Lagos Island, to expose pupils to digital skills early in life. Speaking before the inauguration of the centre, Mr Biodun Coker, the founder of the foundation said the foundation was set to improve education among...

President Tinubu Gives Nod To State Police

15.02.2026

With the necessary legislative framework from the National Assembly, Nigeria would soon have State Police to complement and decisively tackle insecurity, President Ahmed Tinubu having given his nod. The President made this known at the 70th birthday celebration of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Azubuike Ihejirika, rtd, in Umuahia, saying whatever sacrifice is...

Nigerian-born Us Marine Declared Dead After Falling From Ship

15.02.2026

A US Marine who fell overboard from an attack ship in the Caribbean has become the first known American casualty in the Trump administration’s operation targeting drug-trafficking boats. Nigerian-born Lance Cpl Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, fell from the USS Iwo Jima on 7 February and was lost at sea. He was pronounced dead after a...

HEDA Petitions EFCC Over Alleged Financial Mismanagement At NSITF

15.02.2026

In a move aimed at tackling corruption in the public service, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate alleged financial mismanagement and corruption involving the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oluwaseun Mayomi Faleye. According to...