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  • ECB Books Third Straight Loss Due to Interest Rate Hikes

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on ECB Books Third Straight Loss Due to Interest Rate Hikes

    The European Central Bank (ECB) reported a loss of 1.25 billion euros ($1.47 billion) for 2025, marking its third consecutive annual deficit. This outcome is directly attributed to the lingering financial impact of its aggressive […]

  • Opposition leaders address 2026 Electoral Act amendment

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Opposition leaders address 2026 Electoral Act amendment

    Opposition Leaders to Address Nigerian Electoral Law Amendments Amidst Controversy Leaders from Nigeria’s main opposition political parties will convene a joint news conference in Abuja on Thursday to discuss the recently passed Electoral Act 2026 […]

  • ADC Slams Tinubu’s EFCC, DSS, ICPC Campaign Against El-Rufai

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on ADC Slams Tinubu’s EFCC, DSS, ICPC Campaign Against El-Rufai

    A senior official of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of targeting former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai with coordinated legal action, alleging the move is politically motivated. Oladimeji […]

  • Nvidia Earnings Spark Mixed Markets Amid AI Concerns

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Nvidia Earnings Spark Mixed Markets Amid AI Concerns

    Global stock markets traded in mixed directions on Thursday as investors assessed corporate earnings, with chip giant Nvidia’s results taking centre stage despite a lacklustre immediate reaction. The technology leader reported record quarterly revenue that […]

  • Mpigi’s Death: Wike Mourns Loss to Ogoni, Rivers, Nigeria

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Mpigi’s Death: Wike Mourns Loss to Ogoni, Rivers, Nigeria

    The death of Senator Barinada Mpigi, representing the Rivers South-East Senatorial District, has been met with profound sorrow, with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike calling it a loss to the Ogoni people and Nigeria. […]

  • Farmers warn APC: Shettima replacement risks 2027 vote

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Farmers warn APC: Shettima replacement risks 2027 vote

    Farmers’ Group Warns APC Against Replacing Vice President Shettima in 2027 A leading farmers’ association has cautioned that replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections could jeopardize the All Progressives Congress’s […]

  • Kenya Arrests Trafficker for Russia Job, Ukraine Fight Scam

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Kenya Arrests Trafficker for Russia Job, Ukraine Fight Scam

    Kenyan authorities have arrested a key suspect in a trafficking network that recruited over 1,000 nationals to fight for Russia in Ukraine, often under false promises of skilled employment. Festus Omwamba was apprehended in Moyale […]

  • Russian Assets Plan Fails, Hungary Vetoes Ukraine Loan

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Russian Assets Plan Fails, Hungary Vetoes Ukraine Loan

    Germany has definitively ruled out the seizure of frozen Russian sovereign assets to finance Ukraine, announcing the issue is closed within the EU and shifting focus to a new loan-based funding mechanism. German Foreign Minister […]

  • Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round Pre-Qualification Closes Feb 27

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round Pre-Qualification Closes Feb 27

    The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the registration and submission period for Pre-Qualification applications under the Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 27. The directive, […]

  • INEC Conducts Mock Trial for BVAS Validation in FCT

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on INEC Conducts Mock Trial for BVAS Validation in FCT

    Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has completed a mock trial of updated software for its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in 289 polling units across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a step aimed at […]

  • Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone License Secured for Steel Revival

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone License Secured for Steel Revival

    Kogi State has obtained final licensing for the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone, a major step in Nigeria’s long-stalled efforts to revive its steel industry and exploit solid mineral resources. The licence, presented to […]

  • Ronaldo Buys Stake in Spanish Second-Division Almeria

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Ronaldo Buys Stake in Spanish Second-Division Almeria

    Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Spanish second-division club UD Almería, marking a significant expansion of his involvement in football club ownership. The investment was made through his sports holding company, […]

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