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  • VAT Removal Won’t Stop Nigeria’s High Rent, Cement Blamed

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on VAT Removal Won’t Stop Nigeria’s High Rent, Cement Blamed

    Nigerian real estate stakeholders have dismissed the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on land and rent as an ineffective solution to the nation’s persistent housing affordability crisis, pointing instead to escalating construction costs and […]

  • Israel Ahead in Weapons, Graham Urges US Investment

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Israel Ahead in Weapons, Graham Urges US Investment

    US Senator Lindsey Graham has proposed a shift in American military support for Israel, suggesting direct investment in its defense industry rather than conventional aid. The Republican senator made the comments in Tel Aviv on […]

  • Nigeria Food Inflation Drops to Single Digits CPPE Reacts

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Food Inflation Drops to Single Digits CPPE Reacts

    Nigeria’s food inflation rate fell to 8.89 percent in January 2026, marking the first time it has dropped to single digits since 2015, according to official data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The […]

  • APC Cross River Error: Late General, Justice in Invite List

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on APC Cross River Error: Late General, Justice in Invite List

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has issued a formal apology after mistakenly including deceased Major General Edward Ushie Unimna and Justice Emmanuel Agim, a former Supreme Court justice and current Vice […]

  • Lagos: VIS Operations Lawful, FCT Ban Not Nationwide

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Lagos: VIS Operations Lawful, FCT Ban Not Nationwide

    Lagos State Government Affirms Legality of Vehicle Inspection Operations Following Court Ruling Clarification The Lagos State Government has moved to clarify the scope of a recent Court of Appeal judgment, stating that a ruling which […]

  • Nigeria Customs Clarifies Exchange Rate Application from CBN

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Customs Clarifies Exchange Rate Application from CBN

    Nigeria Customs Service Affirms Exclusive Use of Central Bank Forex Rates in Valuation Process The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a detailed clarification on its foreign exchange rate application for trade valuation, stating it […]

  • UN Chief: Decolonization, Climate Action for 17 Territories

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on UN Chief: Decolonization, Climate Action for 17 Territories

    UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a renewed global push to complete the decolonization process, noting that 17 territories remain under colonial rule more than six decades after the UN’s formal decolonization drive began. […]

  • Arbeloa on Mourinho: No Surprises in Champions League Clash

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Arbeloa on Mourinho: No Surprises in Champions League Clash

    Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa has stated that he is fully prepared for the tactical approach of Benfica head coach José Mourinho ahead of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg encounter at the […]

  • Dangote Refinery Misses 50m Petrol Target, Beats Imports

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Dangote Refinery Misses 50m Petrol Target, Beats Imports

    Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery fell short of its domestic petrol supply target in January 2026, delivering an average of 40.1 million litres per day against a projected 50 million, according to official data. However, the facility […]

  • Nigeria UAE MoU Boosts Industrial Trade with BUA Group AD Ports

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria UAE MoU Boosts Industrial Trade with BUA Group AD Ports

    Nigeria, UAE Entities Sign Strategic MoU Focused on Agro-Industry and Logistics A strategic partnership has been formed between Nigeria’s BUA Group and two United Arab Emirates entities—AD Ports Group and MAIR Group—following the signing of […]

  • NFF Says No FIFA Decision on DRC Ineligible Players Protest

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on NFF Says No FIFA Decision on DRC Ineligible Players Protest

    The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has categorically denied widespread reports suggesting FIFA has issued a ruling on Nigeria’s formal protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) regarding player eligibility. The federation labelled all such […]

  • Momodu Denies Anti-Obi Stance, Cites Atiku-Obi Alliance

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Momodu Denies Anti-Obi Stance, Cites Atiku-Obi Alliance

    Dele Momodu Rejects Assertions of Opposition to Peter Obi Dele Momodu, a prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has publicly dismissed any suggestion that he harbours opposition to former presidential candidate Peter Obi. […]

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