Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Naira set to hit ₦1,100 to Dollar before 2026 ends ~ Dangote Dangote demanded a shift toward domestic manufacturing to produce essentials locally. Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and chairman of the Dangote Group, has forecasted a notable appreciation in the Nigerian naira, predicting it could strengthen to as low as ₦1,100 per US dollar by the end of 2026. Dangote made the optimistic projection on Tuesday during the launch of Nigeria’s Industrial Policy in Abuja, an event graced by Vice President Kashim Shettima and other key figures. Speaking at the occasion, he credited ongoing government reforms for the…

Billboard chart: Tems, Burna Boy hit multiple entries Elegbede Abiodun This new placements brought their individual totals to eight Hot 100 entries each. The duo achieved the milestone following their appearances on American rapper J. Cole’s album The Fall-Off. The track Bounce Road Blues, featuring Tems and Future, debuted at No. 34 on the chart, while Only You, featuring Burna Boy, entered at No. 78. The new placements brought their individual totals to eight Hot 100 entries each, surpassing South African rock band Seether. Afrobeats stars Tems and Burna Boy have made history after becoming the African artistes with…

Nigeria’s President, Tinubu Appends Signature to Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into Law Elegbede Abiodun Nigeria’s President, Tinubu Appends Signature to Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into Law. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026. The brief signing ceremony was held at the first floor office of the President at the State House, Abuja, at about 5:00pm with principal officers of the National Assembly in attendance. The National Assembly had on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill. The latest amendment comes amid intense public debate over the electronic transmission of election…

Women Affairs Minister Praises Remi Tinubu’s Emergence as ‘Leadership Person of the Year 2026’ Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman- Ibrahim, has congratulated the First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on her recognition as LEADERSHIP Person of the Year 2026. In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, the minister described the honour as a fitting tribute to a lifetime of service, compassion and transformational leadership. In a glowing tribute issued on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, the Minister lauded the First Lady’s unwavering dedication to advancing the wellbeing, dignity, and empowerment…

Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, Reiterates Electoral Neutrality and Professionalism, Leads FCT Readiness Visit Elegbede Abiodun … urges strict compliance in the discharge of their duties. Ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections scheduled for Saturday, 21st February 2026, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, alongside National Commissioners Chairman’s Aides and Directors of the Commission undertook a readiness assessment visit to selected Area Councils in the FCT. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for FCT, Mallam Aminu K. Idris and the Administrative Secretary Mrs. Bimbo Oladunjoye were also part of the…

Manny Ita  – The governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal has reiterated his resolve to ensure the state remains secure and the citizens  safe by commissioning 25 armoured personnel carriers and surveillance drones to support military and security operations against banditry and violent crime across the state and the wider North-West region. The equipment was handed over during a ceremony in Gusau as part of the state government’s logistics support programme for frontline security forces engaged in counter-insurgency and internal security duties. The governor said the assets are intended to enhance troop protection during high-risk missions and strengthen rapid response…

Senator Ned Munir Nwoko Undertakes Official Visit to Kaduna State Distinguished Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, today, 18th February 2026, embarked on an official visit to Kaduna, engaging key military, political, and business stakeholders in a series of strategic meetings focused on national unity, security collaboration, and economic development. The Senator was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Alhaji Yaya Abubakar; Senator Abu Ibrahim; Sa’idu Yahaya; Ademola Odeyemi, Managing Director of Optimus Bank; and Barrister Charles Ude. The visit commenced with a courtesy call on Colonel Sani Bello (Rtd), former Aide-de-Camp to Nigeria’s late Head…

Manny Ita  – The first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line, a 27-kilometre corridor linking Oyingbo in Lagos to Agbado in Ogun State, commenced full commercial passenger operations on October 15, 2024, several months after its formal inauguration by Bola Tinubu on February 29, 2024. The Red Line forms part of a broader urban rail programme designed to modernise transportation across Lagos, where six light-rail corridors are planned under the state’s long-term mass transit master plan. At present, only the initial segments of the Red Line and the Blue Line are operational, while construction continues on the…

Manny Ita  – Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has inaugurated multiple infrastructure and institutional projects in Anka Local Government Area, describing the interventions as part of a broader drive toward sustainable development and improved public services across the state. The projects commissioned include the reconstruction and upgrade of the Emir of Anka’s palace, the commencement of work on the Anka–Abbare Road, and the construction of a new local government secretariat. Additional facilities unveiled comprise offices for the Hisbah Commission and Community Protection Guards, as well as a reconstructed Safe School intended to strengthen educational safety and capacity in the…

Manny Ita  – A sharp rise in demand for functional foods is reshaping Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, as consumers increasingly reject artificial preservatives and synthetic additives in favor of products fortified with locally sourced “superfoods” such as moringa, tigernut (ofio), and hibiscus, popularly known as zobo. Industry analysts say the shift reflects growing health awareness, changing lifestyle patterns, and heightened scrutiny of ingredient labels, particularly among urban middle-class households. Manufacturers of beverages, dairy alternatives, and snack products are now reformulating flagship brands to align with the emerging “clean label” preference for natural, minimally processed ingredients. A senior executive…