February 19
Nigeria: Tackling Nigeria's Gender Imbalance in Stem Education
Science and innovation drive modern societies, yet across the world, women and girls remain on the margins of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Tinubu Committed to Investing in Nigerian Students'
The National Coordinator, South East, Renewed Hope Agenda for President Bola Tinubu, Mr. Belusochukwu Enwere, has said that the present administration of President Bola Tinubu is… Read more »
Nigeria: External Reserves Jump to $48.37bn, Gain $2.47bn in 1 Month
Nigeria's external buffers strengthened further in February 2026 as its foreign reserves climbed sharply to $48.37 billion, highlighting sustained inflows and improved liquidity… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu - Why I Signed Electoral Reform Bill Into Law
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2026, declaring that Nigeria's electoral process remains "essentially manual"… Read more »
Nigeria: Ramadan - Jigawa, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara Reduce Working Hours
Kano: Censorship Board orders entertainment houses to shut down | Uba Sani frees 90 inmates, urges unity | Church distributes food items to Tsangaya schools Read more »
West Africa: Tinubu, German Chancellor Discuss Sahel Security, Power Transmission
President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have resolved to improve bilateral relations between their two countries and to strengthen collaboration in the security,… Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Minister Hails Zamfara Governor for Providing Armoured Vehicles, Drones to Troops
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has commended Governor Dauda Lawal for procuring armoured personnel carriers (APCs), surveillance drones, and operational… Read more »
Nigeria: COAS Urges Military Veterans to Join Politics, Policy Advocacy
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged retired personnel of the Armed Forces to actively participate in politics, governance and policy… Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Detains El-Rufai After Release From EFCC As DSS Denies Arrest of Ex-Governor
Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has been taken to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday night after his brief… Read more »
Nigeria: Jandor Felicitates Muslims, Christians On Ramadan, Lent
A former Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and leader of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, Dr Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as… Read more »
February 18
Gabon: Gabon Suspends Use of Social Media Until Further Notice
Citing security reasons, Gabon's media regulatory body, High Authority for Communication (HAC), has declared suspension of social media platforms "until further notice", explaining… Read more »
Nigeria: Ramadan - Akpabio Urges Muslims to Pray for Peace, Practise Compassion
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has called on Muslims to use the period to pray for peace in Nigeria and the world. Read more »
Nigeria: After Signing New Electoral Law, Tinubu Insists Voting, Collation Remain Manual
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2026, declaring that Nigeria's electoral process remains "essentially manual"… Read more »
Nigeria: 2.1m Children Vaccinated in Enugu's Measles-Rubella Campaign - WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised the successful conclusion of Stream 2 of Enugu State's Measles-Rubella Integrated Campaign, which reached over 2.1 million children… Read more »
Nigeria: Persecuted Nigerian Christian, Others Receive Warm Welcome in White House
The White House, penultimate Thursday, February 5, hosted a delegation of persecuted Christians from several countries, shortly after US President Donald Trump delivered remarks at… Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Reserves Jump to $48.37bn, Gain $2.47bn in 1 Month
Nigeria's external buffers strengthened further in February 2026 as foreign exchange reserves climbed sharply to $48.37 billion, highlighting sustained inflows and improved… Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Tems Emerge 1st African Artists to Hit 8 Entries On the Billboard Hot 100
Top Nigerian musicians, Burna Boy and Tems, have become the first African Artistes to have 8 entries on the Billboard Hot 100. Read more »
February 17
Nigeria: UK to Begin Issuing Evisas to Nigerian Travellers From Feb 25
The UK Visas & Immigration is continuing its transition to a fully digital border as UK Visas Go Digital for Nigerian travellers, a statement issued on Monday by Senior… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Demands National Forum On Power to Rescue Nigeria's Industries
Africa's richest man and chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has called on the federal government to urgently convene a national forum dedicated to resolving Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Education Greatest Weapon Against Poverty - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described investment in education as the greatest weapon against poverty, commending Adamawa State governor, Umaru Fintiri, for his massive investment in… Read more »
Nigeria: British Boarding Schools to Deepen Ties With Nigerian Families
Leading British boarding schools will engage Nigerian families in March as UK Boarding Schools Week 2026 holds exhibitions in Abuja and Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria-UAE MOU Signals Export-Led Industrial Drive - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has commended the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigeria's BUA Group and United Arab Emirate (UAE)-based AD Ports Group and… Read more »
Nigeria: Groups Distribute Relief Materials to Displaced Pastoral Families in Kwara
The organisation of Fulbe Global Development and Rights Initiative (FGDRI) and Fulbe Development and Cultural Organisation, Kwara State chapter, have distributed relief materials… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Begins Distribution of 2,000 Tractors, Targets 1.5m - Hectare Cultivation
The federal government has commenced the distribution of 2,000 tractors under the Renewed Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme, with a target to cultivate over 1.5… Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation Dips to 15.10 Percent As Food Prices Drop to 10-Year Low
...Experts eye MPC rate cuts Read more »
