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Nigeria Must Prioritise Reforestation As Forests Face Severe Degradation — Bassey
 Nnimmo Bassey is a renowned environmentalist and the Executive Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF). In this interview with SEYI TAIWO-OGUNTUASE, he speaks on the global shift towards carbon…
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Passive Income Can Boost Your Financial Life
There are numerous ways you can make extra money without much stress while working.  It could be through your passion, skills or what you love doing the most without getting…
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BUA Sets The Pace For Integrated Agro-Industrial Logistics Across Regions
In recent years, BUA Group has emerged as a formidable force in Nigeria’s industrial and economic landscape.  The company’s footprint stretches across cement production, sugar refining, flour milling, and a…
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DHQ Engages Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cameroon On Reintegration Of ‘Repentant Terrorists’
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), in collaboration with Operation SAFE CORRIDOR (OPSC), has engaged critical stakeholders, including those from neighbouring countries of Burkina Faso, Chad, Niger and Cameroon, as well as international partners to finalise modalities for the transfer of rehabilitated clients to their respective national and state authorities for reintegration. A statement by the Director, […]
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NSCDC warns against vandalism of fibre-optic cables in Zamfara
Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has warned that it will no longer tolerate the vandalism of fibre-optic cables and other critical infrastructure across the state. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Umar Mohammed, the agency cautioned individuals and firms against unlawful excavation activities, saying […] NSCDC warns against vandalism of fibre-optic cables in Zamfara
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 20, 2026
The Nigerian Naira maintained a stable yet cautious trajectory against the US Dollar in the early trading hours of Friday, February 20, 2026.  The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 20, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kaduna Government Hands Over 204 Rescued Kidnap Victims To Families
The Kaduna State Government has handed over rescued 204 kidnap victims to their respective local government area chairmen for reunion with their families. Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, representing Governor Uba Sani, performed the handover at the State Shelter Home in Kaduna, on Thursday. The survivors, predominantly from Tudun Wali in Kajuru LGA and […]
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Visa, air reforms lead African tourism agenda
Stakeholders across Africa’s tourism ecosystem have renewed calls for sweeping reforms in visa policies, air connectivity, and public-private collaboration The post Visa, air reforms lead African tourism agenda appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Jigawa Courts Received 30,058 Cases In 2025
A total of 30,058 cases were filed before various courts unde the Jigawa State Judiciary in 2025. Out of the total number of cases, 22,829 were disposed off. The figures were contained in the State Judiciary’s annual report, which was presented during the annual Bar and Bench Meeting held in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital. […]
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Climate Resilience: Cardoso Tasks Central Banks, DFIs On Africa’s Growt
 The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has stated that Africa must grow, industrialise, create jobs, expand opportunities, and lift millions out of poverty, while also…
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Assaults on teachers will attract severe consequences – Education Ministry warns
The Ministry of Education has cautioned that any attack on teachers will be met with “severe consequences” under Ghana’s laws, following a spate of violent incidents reported in schools across the country.
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Oil Prices Rise Amid Geopolitical, Geo-Economic Concerns
LAGOS  – Oil prices climbed on Wednesday as markets struggled with geopolitical balance, reflecting sustained fluctuation between supply and demand outlooks.  U.S policy instability has stoked pressures on geoeconnomic stressing global…
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Alleged Visa Fraud: How Travel Agent Arranged Marriage For UK-based Nigerian Without Consent – Witness
Justice Ademuyiwa Oyeyipo of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Asokoro, Abuja, has heard evidence detailing how a travel agent, Mr. Waliyu Aderibigbe Shitta, allegedly arranged a fraudulent marriage for Miss Dolapo Afusat Yusuf in order to facilitate her travel abroad using the identity of Mr. Emmanuel Opeyemi Makinde, a Nigerian citizen based in […]
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Kebbi govt condemns deadly village attacks, vows swift action
Kebbi State Government has condemned the recent attacks on several communities in the state, describing the incident as tragic and vowing to intensify efforts to safeguard lives and property. The attacks occurred on Wednesday in villages within Arewa Local Government Area, particularly Bui and neighbouring settlements. The unprovoked assault forced residents to flee as suspected […] Kebbi govt condemns deadly village attacks, vows swift action
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Okpebholo Poised To Raise Standards Of Hospitality Industry In Edo — Okaeben
BENIN  – The Governor Monday Okpebholo led administration is poised to raise the standards of the hospitality industry in Edo State and position it for greater growth and recognition.  This is…
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Non-compliance With Laws Bane Of Corruption — EFCC
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has linked the menace of corruption and poverty in the country to non-compliance with extant laws. Olukoyede stated this on Thursday in Abuja when the officials of Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), led by the chairman, Victor Chinemerem Muruako, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
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Fire destroys heritage train at Ibrahim Mahama’s Red Clay Studio in Tamale
A fire has gutted one of the heritage trains owned by Ghanaian creative artist and author Ibrahim Mahama at his Red Clay Studio in Tamale, Northern Region.
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FG, AfDB Partner On Expanding Nigeria’s Fibre Network To 125,000km
LAGOS  – The Federal Government has invited the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support the design and financing of the Digital Value Chain Infrastructure for Boosting Employment (D-VIBE), also known as…
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‘Unity, Providus Banks Merger A Done Deal As Integration Progresses’
  LAGOS  – Following the recently held Court-Ordered Meeting and subsequent overwhelming endorsement, the merger and business combination between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited remains firmly on course.  Analysts…
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‘Portfolio Flows Surge To $6.01bn On The Back Of Nigeria’s Elevated Yield Differentials’
 National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that the latest capital importation report for third quarter of 2025 indicates a marked improvement in foreign capital inflows into Nigeria, with total…
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Government seeks to rename NIB as BNI to avoid confusion – Interior Minister Muntaka
The Government of Ghana has proposed renaming the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) as the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) under the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, to reduce public confusion with the National Investment Bank.
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FCT Council Elections: Profiles of main candidates
INEC will conduct the elections in 2,822 polling units in 62 wards across the six area councils - Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali. The post FCT Council Elections: Profiles of main candidates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Oluyede launches Operation Savannah Shield to tackle insecurity in Kwara
He said troops would sweep through Kainji National Park to dislodge terrorist networks entrenched within forested areas. The post Oluyede launches Operation Savannah Shield to tackle insecurity in Kwara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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High costs, no water and unemployment threatening industrial growth, says AGI president
President of the Association of Ghana Industries, Dr Kofi Nsiah-Poku, has warned that persistent water shortages, high interest rates and rising unemployment are threatening Ghana’s industrial growth.
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Electoral Act: I Pray We Don’t Have Sudan Experience In Nigeria — Utomi
 Pat Utomi, a Professor of Political Economy and Management Expert, in this interview with CHIBUIKE CHUKWU, speaks on the amendments to the Electoral Act, warning the ruling class to be…
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BPP records N1.1 trillion savings from procurement reforms in 2025 – DG
The bureau also reported reduced contract approval timelines, additional cost savings, and tougher sanctions imposed on erring contractors and non-compliant government officials. The post BPP records N1.1 trillion savings from procurement reforms in 2025 – DG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gov’t to raise GH₵30bn through syndicated domestic bond to bail COCOBOD – Sagnarigu MP
The Sagnarigu MP, Atta Issah, has disclosed that the government intends to mobilise approximately GH₵30 billion through a syndicated domestic bond to stabilise the operations of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).
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Nigeria elected UN Peacekeeping Committee chair for record 54th time
Nigeria has a long-standing, recurring role as Chair of the UN Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. The post Nigeria elected UN Peacekeeping Committee chair for record 54th time appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian equities market extends gains by 1.38%, investors gain N1.7trn
A total of 898.5 million shares, valued at N38.5 billion, were traded in 61,953 transactions. The post Nigerian equities market extends gains by 1.38%, investors gain N1.7trn appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Brake failure claims life of trader in Kaase Gas tanker crash
A fatal road accident at Kaase in the Asokwa Municipality of the Ashanti Region has claimed the life of a 55-year-old trader after a gas tanker reportedly suffered brake failure on a hill.
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NRC adjusts Abuja-Kaduna train schedule ahead of FCT elections
Ahead of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced a temporary adjustment to the Abuja–Kaduna train timetable. The change was disclosed in a statement issued by the Corporation’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu. According to the statement, the outbound train service […] NRC adjusts Abuja-Kaduna train schedule ahead of FCT elections
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ICPC raids El-Rufai’s residence
“UPDATE: The residence of Malam Nasir @elrufai was today searched by the ICPC,” he wrote. The post ICPC raids El-Rufai’s residence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Unregistered party sues INEC, seeks deregistration of another party
“The registration of a political party is not a favour to any association but a constitutional process guided by law." The post Unregistered party sues INEC, seeks deregistration of another party appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Majority, Minority clash over bill to revert NIB name to BNI and overhaul National Security structure
A proposed Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill triggered heated exchanges in Parliament, as the government moves to restructure Ghana’s national security architecture and change the name of the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) back to Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI).
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FCT council election: ADC tests might as Wike rallies PDP for APC victory
Tomorrow, Saturday, February 21, 2025, the electorate in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, will file out to elect chairmen of area councils, as well as councillors. DAILY POST reports that the polls present an opportunity to test the strength of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, powered by a coalition of major opposition politicians in […] FCT council election: ADC tests might as Wike rallies PDP for APC victory
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Water crisis disrupting production – AGI president warns industrialisation at risk
President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Dr Kofi Nsiah-Poku, says worsening water shortages are severely disrupting production and threatening Ghana’s industrialisation drive.
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