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Abuja, Nigeria | February 16, 2026 The Chairman/CEO of the (NIDCOM), , has strongly condemned the killing of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet, in , South Africa, describing the incident as deeply troubling and unacceptable. In a statement e-signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, mnipr, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols at NIDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa…

Maiduguri, Borno State | February 16, 2026 The has inaugurated its annual Zakat and Waqf Week in Maiduguri, with a call for strengthened faith-based social responsibility to address poverty and promote sustainable development. The event was officially inaugurated by Professor , wife of the Governor of , at the Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Falmata…

Kano, Nigeria | February 16, 2026 The (NSGF) has expressed deep sympathy with traders, shop owners and all victims affected by the devastating Singa Market fire incident in , describing the tragedy as painful and distressing. In a statement issued on behalf of the Forum, the Chairman of the NSGF and Governor of , ,…

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory – February 15, 2026 The (INEC) has intensified its voter sensitisation outreach ahead of the forthcoming FCT Area Council Elections scheduled for 21 February 2026.As part of efforts to deepen voter awareness and encourage peaceful participation, the Commission’s Voter Education Division engaged key religious institutions in Abuja to promote informed and…

Ilorin, Kwara State – February 15, 2026 The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen feed security in Nigeria’s livestock sector, as the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, , paid a strategic visit to ’s Integrated Soy Crush and Feedmill Complex in Ilorin, Kwara State. The visit underscores the government’s commitment to addressing one of…

Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State – February 15, 2026 President has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to people-centred development, declaring that progress must directly impact the lives of citizens across the country.Speaking in Birnin Kebbi before proceeding to the world-renowned , the President said he commissioned several landmark projects aimed at strengthening infrastructure and improving public services…

Kano, Nigeria – February 15, 2026 Fifty years after the assassination of former Nigeria’s Head of State, , family members, associates, and other Nigerians gathered in Kano to observe a special Jumaat prayer in his memory.The solemn prayer session, held at a central mosque in Kano, drew a cross-section of dignitaries, religious leaders, government officials,…

Port Harcourt, Nigeria – February 14, 2026 The (NDDC) and the (REA) have formalized a strategic collaboration aimed at expanding electricity access across the Niger Delta region with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).The agreement was signed by NDDC Managing Director, , and REA Director General, , marking a decisive step toward closing…

Ilorin, Nigeria – February 14, 2026 The Federal Government has announced the accelerated rollout of the National Ranching Programme in Kwara State, positioning sedentarisation as a critical solution to recurring rural violence and insecurity. The Minister of Livestock Development, , disclosed the move following recent deadly attacks in parts of the state, stressing that a…

Abuja, Nigeria – February 14, 2026 The (PVAC) has secured billions of euros and dollars in guarantor financing to accelerate investment in Nigeria’s healthcare manufacturing sector.PVAC National Coordinator, , disclosed that the initiative has successfully arranged €1 billion in guarantor financing from the (EIB) to support education and healthcare manufacturing. In addition, another US$1 billion…