Tinubu unveils Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025, Dangote demands power reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially unveiled the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025, marking a renewed effort to reposition the country’s industrial sector and boost local production. The policy was launched…
Surulere Residents Allege Police-Backed Thugs in Demolition of Homes
Residents and homeowners in Surulere Community, Amikanle, within Alimosho Local Council Area of Lagos, have raised alarm over the demolition of their properties, accusing suspected land grabbers of acting with…
Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia, Fasting to Begin Wednesday
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. The announcement signals that Wednesday, February 18, 2026, will…
FG eyes N800bn in February debt auction
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced plans to raise N800bn through its February 2026 Federal Government bond auction, a significant increase compared with the same period last year, though…
65% of Nigerians Demand Lower Interest Rates – CBN Survey
A new survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria shows that a majority of Nigerians are calling for lower lending rates as the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee prepares for its…
Naira Holds Steady Against Dollar in Early Tuesday Trading
The Nigerian Naira maintained a stable but cautious position against the United States dollar during Tuesday morning trading on February 17, 2026, as currency markets opened the week on a…
NGX CEO Calls for Global Collaboration to Boost Sustainable Capital in Emerging Markets
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, Temi Popoola, has called for stronger collaboration among regulators, exchanges and international partners to drive sustainable capital…
Police Fire Teargas at Protesters Outside National Assembly
Security operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday dispersed protesters at the main entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja, causing panic among demonstrators. The protesters had gathered at…
NURTW Names Lagos Motor Park After Tinubu
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos Chapter, has unveiled a multi-million-naira motor park named after President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. The facility, known as the President Bola…
Senate Moves to Shift 2027 Presidential, NASS Election Date Over Ramadan, Lent
The Senate on Tuesday initiated moves to shift the date for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections originally scheduled for February 20, 2027. The proposed change is being considered…