BREAKING: INEC Announces Dates, Timetable for 2027 General Elections

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Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the timetable and dates for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, dismissed earlier reports claiming the electoral body had already released the election timetable, describing them as inaccurate. Amupitan said the announcement follows the […]

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Why Nigerians May Experience Blackouts This Week

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Abuja Nigerians have been advised to prepare for a temporary dip in electricity supply as scheduled maintenance on a major gas production facility is expected to reduce gas availability to several thermal power plants feeding the national grid. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) confirmed on Thursday that its joint venture partner, Seplat

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Tinubu Commends BOI for Record ₦636bn Financing, Backs Role in Economic Recovery

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Bank of Industry (BOI) for disbursing a record ₦636 billion in loans to Nigerian businesses in 2025, describing the performance as a major boost to economic recovery and industrial growth. In a statement by the Presidency, Tinubu said the milestone reflects the impact of ongoing economic reforms and

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U.S. Lawmakers Accuse China of Backing Terrorism in Nigeria; Beijing Rejects Claims

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The United States has accused the Chinese government of sponsoring terrorism and illegal mining activities in Nigeria, allegations that Beijing has strongly denied, calling them “completely baseless.” The accusation emerged after five U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill in the U.S. Congress alleging that Chinese entities are involved in illegal mining operations in Nigeria and are

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Nigeria Revives Siemens Power Project Under Presidential Push, Seeks Broader Energy Cooperation

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has revived the stalled Siemens power project under its Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), moving to expand generation and transmission capacity while also deepening international cooperation on energy infrastructure. The renewed momentum was underscored on Wednesday when Johannes Lenhe, Deputy Head of Mission of SAIPEC (the Saudi–African Investment & Partnership Economic

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Two Nigerians Confirmed Dead Fighting for Russia in Ukraine as Survivor Seeks Repatriation

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Ukrainian authorities have confirmed that two Nigerian nationals were killed while fighting for Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, as a surviving Nigerian recruit has appealed for urgent repatriation. The deceased, identified as Hamzat Kazeen Kolawole and Mbah Stephen Udoka, were said to have signed contracts with the Russian military in 2025 and were deployed to

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Attempted Arrest of El-Rufai at Abuja Airport Ends Without Detention

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Security operatives on Thursday reportedly attempted to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after his arrival from abroad. According to aides and eyewitnesses, operatives approached El-Rufai at the airport, but the situation did not result in his detention. Sources close to the former governor said he refused

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Dangote Refinery Sets Global Record with 650,000 bpd Capacity

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February 19, 2026 — Dangote Refinery has become the first refinery in the world to achieve a sustained 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) production capacity, marking a major milestone for Nigeria’s energy industry and global refining benchmarks. The feat positions Dangote Refinery — already Africa’s largest — at the forefront of global refining output, surpassing

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Otedola Says Dangote Refinery Expansion Could Strengthen Naira Below ₦1,000/$

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Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has expressed optimism that the naira will strengthen significantly and trade below ₦1,000 to the dollar before the end of the year, citing the expanding operations of the Dangote Refinery and the broader impact of domestic refining. Otedola said the full-scale operation and production expansion of the refinery would

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Electoral Act Twist: Senate Retreats, INEC Now Under the Spotlight

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Abuja Part A: From Amendment to Flashpoint: How E-Transmission Became Contentious As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections, a few issues have exposed lingering electoral anxieties as sharply as the renewed controversy over electronic transmission of results. What began as a technical amendment to the Electoral Act has grown into a national flashpoint,

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