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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

IGP Intensifies Advocacy On Police Health Campaigns

19.02.2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has charged officers and men across the country to actively participate in the “Know Your Numbers” health campaign currently ongoing in their respective commands. Egbetokun stressed the importance of officers being conscious of their health status, noting that only sound health can guarantee effective policing within the Nigeria...

Stick To Procurement Act, FG Tells MDAs

19.02.2026

With funding constraints slowing down capital budget implementation, the Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Public Procurement Act in the implementation and payment of the 2025/2026 capital budget. The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, gave the directive during a stakeholders’ meeting on...

NAFDAC Seals 18 Warehouses Over Expired Food Products In Niger

19.02.2026

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed no fewer than 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, following the discovery of large quantities of expired food and beverage products valued at over ₦100 million. The warehouses, located around Ndazabo White House along Minna Road and behind Bida Modern Market, were...

NSDC, Lee Group In Talks To Set Up Massive Sugar Project In Niger

19.02.2026

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), the Niger State Government, and the Lee Group are finalising plans to establish another large-scale sugar project in Niger State, according to a press statement issued by the NSDC. Speaking at a meeting with NSDC and Lee Group teams at the Government House in Minna, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago...