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CITAD Condemns Arrests, Intimidation Of Critics, Social Media Commentators In Kano

27.02.2026

Amid what it described as a troubling pattern of arrests and intimidation targeting critics and social media commentators in Kano State, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has expressed deep concern over the worrying trend and development. According to the Centre, recent reports indicated that the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested...

Group Congratulates NAHCON Chair, Calls For Rebranding, Operational Reforms

27.02.2026

Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a registered faithbased civil society organisation that monitors and reports on Hajj and Umrah activities in Nigeria, warmly congratulates the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, on his appointment and confirmation by the Senate. In a statement, the group said: “We believe that Ambassador...

TCN’s Minority Shareholders Seek SEC’s Intervention In Mgt Crisis

27.02.2026

A group representing minority shareholders of the Tourist Company of Nigeria (TCN), the parent company of the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, has appealed to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to intervene in what it described as a lingering management crisis in the firm. The group, led by Dr. Olatunde Okelana, Chairman of the Zonal...

Education Minister Seeks More Funding In 2026

27.02.2026

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has urged the National Assembly to provide robust support for the Federal Ministry of Education’s 2026 budget, highlighting the urgent need to address critical teacher shortages and persistent infrastructure deficits across the nation’s schools. Alausa made the appeal during his appearance before the Senate and House of Representatives...

Al-Makura Donates Building For Renewed Hope Ambassador Headquarters

26.02.2026

Former Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Tanko Al-Makura, has donated a six-storey building to serve as the headquarters of the Renewed Hope Ambassador, supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term. The building, located in Jabi District, Abuja, has the capacity to accommodate 1,000 people. Al-Makura, who serves as the North Central Coordinator...

Keyamo Performs Groundbreaking Ceremony For NAMA Corporate Headquarters

26.02.2026

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Corporate Headquarters and Air Traffic Management Centre of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister described the project as a tangible demonstration of President Bola Ahmed...

FG Orders Strict Adherence To MTEF To Strengthen Budget Credibility, Fiscal Discipline

26.02.2026

The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly comply with the provisions of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), emphasizing that adherence to the framework is critical for strengthening the credibility and transparency of Nigeria’s budget process. The directive was given by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),...

Team Edo Beats Delta To Win N’Delta Games

26.02.2026

Team Edo has emerged winners of the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, which concluded on Thursday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin. Before the final four relay races on the last day, Edo had already secured first place. As at publication time, Edo had 52 gold, 34 silver, and 25 bronze medals....

FG Inaugurates Steering C’ttee, Joint Technical Working Group

26.02.2026

The Federal Government has inaugurated a Steering Committee and Joint Technical Working Group (JTWG) to drive the establishment of the National Gas Infrastructure Command Centre (NGCC), a centralized digital platform aimed at strengthening transparency, coordination, and operational efficiency across Nigeria’s gas value chain. A statement by the spokesman for the Minister of State Petroleum Resources...

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...