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Nigeria’s Debt Management Office has announced plans to raise N800bn through its Federal Government bond auction scheduled for February 2026, signalling a continued reliance on domestic borrowing to finance government obligations and manage fiscal pressures. The planned issuance represents a significant increase compared to the amount offered during the same period last year, although it is slightly lower than the record level seen in January 2026. The bond offer is […]

Global oil markets took centre stage on Tuesday after United States President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric toward Iran, injecting fresh uncertainty into trading sessions that were otherwise muted due to public holidays across parts of Asia and the United States. Crude benchmarks initially climbed on geopolitical concerns before giving up some gains. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose by more than one per cent, approaching the $64 per barrel mark, […]

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two suspected bandits during a security operation aimed at preventing a planned kidnapping in a rural community within the state. The incident occurred at Elebe Village in the Aleniboro area, located along the Irawo Mine axis. According to the command, the operation was carried out following credible intelligence indicating that a group of armed criminals had gathered in the area […]

Oreoluwa Odetunde, a first-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) student at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, has been found dead in her off-campus residence, a development that has left the university community in deep shock and mourning. Odetunde, an international student from Nigeria, was pursuing her MBA at Cornell University. Before enrolling in the prestigious business school, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of […]

Two media aides serving under the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, have officially stepped down from their respective roles, marking a notable development within the state’s media and communications team. The officials, Pastor Taiwo Gbamila, who served as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Multimedia, and Mr. Olugbenga Abire, the Special Assistant on New Media, submitted their resignation letters on separate days. Their departures bring an end to […]

  The Federal Government is set to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations bordering on the unlawful interception of the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. According to court filings dated February 16, 2026, El-Rufai is facing a three-count charge related to alleged breaches of Nigeria’s cyber and communications laws. The charges stem from statements he reportedly […]

  Nigeria’s senior national football team, the Nigeria national football team, is set to face the Jordan national football team in an international friendly match scheduled to take place in Amman during the March 23–31 FIFA international window. The encounter will mark the first-ever senior-level meeting between both nations, making it a historic fixture for the two sides. The friendly is expected to provide an opportunity for both teams to […]

  The Lagos State Police Command has ordered an immediate increase in security presence and surveillance along the Mile 12–Ketu axis following reports of robbery incidents targeting motorists in the area. The development comes after concerns were raised by members of the public about suspected criminal activities along the busy corridor, which serves as a major route for commuters and commercial operators within Lagos. In response, the Police Public Relations […]

Nigeria and Angola have formalised a visa exemption agreement for holders of Diplomatic and Official/Service Passports, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing official cooperation between both nations. The agreement was signed on February 15, 2026, on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Nigeria’s delegation was led by […]