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Nigeria Moves to Safeguard Petroleum Revenues as Implementation of Executive Order 9 Begins
Federal Ministry of FinanceAbuja On February 26, 2026, the Implementation Committee for Executive Order 9 of 2026 held its inaugural meeting. This meeting was convened pursuant to Executive Order 9 of 2026, issued by , to safeguard Federal revenues and strengthen the management of petroleum revenue flows. The Committee reaffirmed the President’s directive that revenues…
NELFUND ADVANCES EDUCATION ACCESS NATIONWIDE
Abuja, Nigeria — March 2, 2026 The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has once again reaffirmed its role as a major catalyst for broadening access to higher education across the nation with continued disbursements to students for the 2025/2026 academic session. The initiative, part of the Federal Government’s strategic efforts to remove financial barriers to…
NELFUND ADVANCES EDUCATION ACCESS NATIONWIDE
Abuja, Nigeria, March 2, 2026 The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has continued its 2025/2026 academic session disbursements, releasing funds for tuition and upkeep allowances to thousands of students across multiple tertiary institutions nationwide. This latest round of payments underscores the Federal Government’s sustained commitment to expanding access to quality higher education and reducing the…
Popular Anambra Native Doctor Akwa Okuko Sentenced To Two Years Jail Term
Awka, Anambra State – March 2, 2026 A popular Anambra native doctor, , widely known as Akwa Okuko, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment after pleading guilty to charges brought against him by the . Ndem Kalu reports that the high-profile native doctor, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and ostentatious display of wealth, admitted…
NDLEA Arrests Cocaine Kingpin After 13 Years on the Run, Busts Secret Imo Drug Lab
Lagos, Nigeria, March 2, 2026 The (NDLEA) has arrested a suspected drug kingpin, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, bringing to an end a 13-year manhunt following multiple cocaine and heroin seizures linked to him.Chidiebere was initially arrested in 2013 over the shipment of cocaine into Nigeria and was arraigned before Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High…
FAAN APPEALS FOR PATIENCE AND COOPERATION AS GO CASHLESS PROGRAMME COMMENCES
Lagos & Abuja, March 2, 2026 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has appealed to motorists and airport users for patience and cooperation as its Go Cashless Programme officially came into full operation on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The initiative commenced at the access gates of the and the , in alignment with the…
TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI CRUSH MULTIPLE ISWAP ATTACKS IN GAJIRAM, GAJIGANA, MAYANTI, AND RECOVER HEAVY ARMS AND AMMUNITIONS
Nigeria, March 2, 2026Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again demonstrated resilience and battlefield dominance by decisively foiling coordinated attacks by (ISWAP) on Forward Operating Bases in , and , while intensifying offensive operations across Sector 2. The failed assaults, launched between the late hours of February 28 and…
FilmOne Studios Announces ‘Aba Blues,’ A Stirring Nigerian Drama Celebrating Love and Hustle
Lagos, Nigeria | February 28, 2026 has announced the upcoming release of , a powerful new drama that captures love, ambition, and the unmistakable spirit of .Set in the commercial heartbeat of , Aba Blues goes beyond picturesque scenery; it breathes through the pulse of the city itself. Known for its relentless industry, entrepreneurial drive,…
Gombe State Governor Inuwa Inspects, Commissions Projects in Kwami, Dukku LGAs, Lays Foundations for LCDA Secretariats
Gombe, Nigeria – February 28, 2026 The Governor of , , CON, has continued his statewide development tour with the inspection, commissioning and foundation laying of key projects across and . A statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House Gombe, indicated that during the visit to Kwami LGA, the Governor inspected the…
Advancing Faster Healthcare for Nigerians Through Public Sector Reform
Abuja, Nigeria, February 28, 2026 The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, , has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to accelerating healthcare delivery through strategic public sector reform.This was highlighted during a high-level meeting with the Director-General of the (BPSR), . The engagement focused on strengthening collaboration between the health sector and Nigeria’s public…