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  • UNCTAD Advises Nigeria to Diversify from Oil Revenue

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on UNCTAD Advises Nigeria to Diversify from Oil Revenue

    The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has urged Nigeria to accelerate economic diversification away from crude oil, warning that commodity dependence creates fragile economies and fails to generate sufficient quality employment. The advice […]

  • FCT Election: Tinubu OKs Work-Free Day, Movement Restriction

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on FCT Election: Tinubu OKs Work-Free Day, Movement Restriction

    The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced a public holiday and restricted movement to facilitate the upcoming area councils elections in the territory. In a broadcast on Thursday, Minister Wike […]

  • ZLP Demands Full Vote Count in FCT Elections, INEC Must Test IREV

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on ZLP Demands Full Vote Count in FCT Elections, INEC Must Test IREV

    ZLP Chair Warns INEC Must Count All Votes in FCT Area Council Polls The National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dan Nwanyanwu, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the […]

  • Naira Depreciates Further in Official Market vs USD

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Depreciates Further in Official Market vs USD

    The Nigerian naira experienced divergent movements across foreign exchange markets on Thursday, according to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data, weakening at the official window while strengthening in the parallel market. This split performance highlights […]

  • Lagos ports set to receive 28 fuel, container vessels

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Lagos ports set to receive 28 fuel, container vessels

    A total of 28 vessels, carrying petroleum products, containerised cargo, and other commodities, are scheduled to arrive at Lagos ports between February 19 and February 28, according to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The authority’s […]

  • Macron Tells Meloni to Stay in Lane on Activist Killing

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Macron Tells Meloni to Stay in Lane on Activist Killing

    French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to refrain from commenting on France’s internal affairs, following her remarks on the killing of a French far-right activist in Lyon. The activist, Quentin […]

  • NGX Lists First Commercial Paper with Dangote Cement

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on NGX Lists First Commercial Paper with Dangote Cement

    The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has recorded its first-ever Commercial Paper (CP) listing, marking a significant step in the development of the country’s short-term debt market. The milestone was achieved with the admission of two […]

  • EFCC Partisan Bias Against Opposition Alleged by ADC

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on EFCC Partisan Bias Against Opposition Alleged by ADC

    The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of demonstrating political bias, claiming the anti-graft agency predominantly targets opposition figures while shielding allies of the ruling party. Bolaji Abdullahi, […]

  • Nigeria FCT Poll: SDP Criticizes Tinubu’s Bad Leadership

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria FCT Poll: SDP Criticizes Tinubu’s Bad Leadership

    Ahead of FCT Poll, opposition figure blames Nigeria’s woes on ‘bad leadership’ ABUJA — As the Federal Capital Territory prepares for local government elections on Saturday, a prominent opposition figure has sharply criticised President Bola […]

  • ECB Fines JPMorgan €12.2M for Misreporting Risk, Largest Fine

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on ECB Fines JPMorgan €12.2M for Misreporting Risk, Largest Fine

    The European Central Bank (ECB) has imposed a fine of 12.2 million euros ($14.4 million) on JPMorgan’s German branch, JPMorgan SE, for significant breaches in capital reporting requirements between 2019 and 2024. This marks the […]

  • FIFA Ruling on Nigeria’s DR Congo Protest for 2026 World Cup

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on FIFA Ruling on Nigeria’s DR Congo Protest for 2026 World Cup

    Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Hopes Hang on FIFA Protest Ruling Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s pathway to the 2026 FIFA World Cup now rests entirely with global football authorities following an official protest by the Nigeria […]

  • IMF Urges Mozambique Fiscal Consolidation Amid Debt Woes

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on IMF Urges Mozambique Fiscal Consolidation Amid Debt Woes

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Mozambique’s high debt burden is severely constraining government financing, projecting a gradual fiscal adjustment but flagging persistent risks from interest payments and a vulnerable external position. In […]

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